The Digital Eve Israel 2009 Visual Blogroll

The Digital Eve Israel 2009 Visual Blogroll 3 The bloggers of Digital Eve Israel in 2009, one of the best English networking groups for professionals in Israel. Use this blogroll to find professionals who can help in your field of expertise. As I know many of bloggers in the list, I can vouch that they'll respond to your queries as best as they can. Digital Eve Israel's Bloggers in 2009 Modest Meanings Modest Meanings Ainav Derkson International Education Marketing Specialist The Secrets of System i Security The Secrets of System i Security Shari Masafy Marketing Communications Manager The Big Felafel The Big Felafel Rebecca Markowitz, Web Designer / Account Manager Molly Livingstone, Director/Producer Buzz from the Beehive Buzz from the Beehive Debra Daumier Blogger Dr. Nili Marcia's Blog Dr. Nili Marcia's Blog Dr. Nili Marcia Energy psychology chiropractor J Media Group Blog J Media Group Blog Shoshana Yossef Senior Account Manager illuminea blog illuminea blog Miriam Schwab CEO Tchochkes Tchochkes Shira Abel-Shvo Marketing and Strategy Professional Debi'Z Debi'Z Debi Zylbermann SEO and Software QA specialist Tikshoret Tikshoret Marjorie Solomon Communications Coordinator The-Word-Well The-Word-Well Sara K. Eisen Freelance Writer, Editor, and Web Content Consultant Israel Innovation 2.0 Israel Innovation 2.0 Lisa Damast Marketing Manager Debra De-Jong Debra De-Jong Debra De-Jong International Marketing Professional Translation RR Translation RR Naomi Elbinger Director Pixel/Point Press blog Pixel/Point Press blog Kelli Brown Web developer Graphic designer PPC Blog PPC Blog Dan Perach Google Advertising Professional Brush This Brush This Liora Blum Graphic Designer IsraPay blog IsraPay blog Moshe Egel-Tal, CSPP Payroll expert and consultant Creativivi Creativivi Vivian Cohen-Leisorek Marketing Manager/CI Specialist Happiness: Hope or Hype? Happiness: Hope or Hype? Adriane Shuster Life/Executive Coach Positioning Power Positioning Power Nancy Shapira-Aronovic Managing Partner Green Prophet Green Prophet Karin Kloosterman Freelance Writer/Journalist Reality Overlaps Reality Overlaps Rebecca Rachmany Director of Marketing Zionism and the State of Israel Zionism and the State of Israel Hadassah Levy Web Content Professional Stefanella's Drive Thru Stefanella's Drive Thru Stephanie Freid Blog Administrator / Writer ????? ?? ???”? ??? ????? ?? ???”? ??? Hannit Cohen Systems Architect and WordPress Specialist First Year Mom First Year Mom Ofra Kleinberger Marcom Manager The Commtouch Cafe The Commtouch Café Rebecca Steinberg Herson VP Marketing ????? ????? ????? ????? Sharon Gefen Blogosphere researcher, WordPress Specialist and Designer eJewish Philanthropy eJewish Philanthropy Dan Brown Founder Community Organizer 2.0 Community Organizer 2.0 Debra Askanase Social Media Strategist JobMob JobMob

Places To Visit In Your Spain Vacation

Places To Visit In Your Spain Vacation In Spain youll find yourself spoilt for choice with dozens of fantastic destinations to visit throughout the country. Holidays in Spain are just right for those who want to  enjoy white sandy beaches  that are perfectly basked in sunshine. But with so many to choose from, where do you start? Lets take a look at a few of our favourites below.  Costa de Almeria  Supposedly the countrys sunniest spot,  Costa de Almeria  is the best place to soak up the Spanish rays whilst escaping the huge crowds found at the better known beaches. Largely un-touched by tourism, the area offers authentic hilltop towns and villages where you can truly get to grips with the traditional Spanish lifestyle.  Costa Dorada  Spains golden coast is thus named for its endless stretches of bright, golden sand. Its home to the infamous town of Salou which attracts thousands of young party goers every year who come and take advantage of the cheap sangria deals. For a quieter holiday, try La Pineda instead.  Costa de la Luz  In the southern depths of Spain lies Costa de la Luz which stretches all the way from Gibraltar to Portugal. This quiet, laid back region provides the perfect relaxation retreat with quaint little fishing villages and beautiful coastlines. When you think youve sipped on enough sangria, you can change things up by taking a trip to Jerez; the sherry capital of the world!  Marbella  Marbella has quickly become a high end holiday destination which entertains the most glamorous of guests, including wealthy tourists and a-list celebs. Though most popular in the summer months, its buzzing all year round with the young, rich and famous splashing their cash in the seafront bars and clubs.  Costa del Azahar  Costa del Azahar has made a name for itself through hosting the annual Benicassim music festival. For more information and to purchase tickets for next years event, visit  http://benicassimfestival.co.uk.    Whichever stretch of sand you choose, Spain will guarantee you sun, sea a nd unlimited sangria; the three necessary components for an awesome beach holiday!

Four Reasons To Get Into Real Estate

Four Reasons To Get Into Real Estate If you are thinking of a change in career or are still trying to choose a career to get into, why not think about real estate? This career is very beneficial, as people are always looking at buying and selling houses, so you can work for a company and for yourself, making it a flexible career. With the ability to gain commission too, it is a fantastic career choice if you want to make more money and challenge yourself. Here are four reasons to get into real estate. Getting a License is Easy You will not have to go into education full-time to get your real estate license and get the education needed to be successful in your new career. Many people go into real estate to make extra cash. Whether you are going to carry on working and go into real estate part-time or you wish to jump straight into the career with both hands, you can still work until you are licensed and ready to go. The best place to go into real estate is in an area you know well, but whether you go into real estate in Los Feliz or elsewhere, know your area and know it well. No Cap You can earn as much as you put into real estate. Work hard and you can get a commission that will not be capped at a certain amount. Although you won’t get a paycheck when you aren’t selling, this is beneficial as it means you will not be capped when you make that big sale. You must be patient when it comes to big sales. Just like any job, you will have to work your way up and get your name out there and some experience, but once you get your first big sale, you will feel all your hard work pay off. There Will Always Be Real Estate This market will never die and can never be taken over by technology. People like talking to other people, especially when it comes to purchasing a new home, as this is one of the biggest decisions we can make in our lives. Even when the market is down, it still exists. There will still be buyers; there may just not be as many. With real estate, when the economy is bad, real estate agents do not suffer as much as other companies. Flexibility Real estate can be quite flexible. It isn’t a Monday-Friday 9-5 job and, therefore, can be very beneficial for those with busy schedules such as single moms. You can usually work to your own schedule, booking viewings that work around your schedule as well as your potential customers. This is the same whether you work for yourself or in a large firm. If you are getting sales and hitting targets, you can take time off whenever you want; no need to worry about booking a holiday around other employees holidays. If you are good with people and have a competitive attitude, real estate could be the way to go with your career.

What is Your Alter-Ego Career

What is Your Alter-Ego Career Like so many of my generation of recruiters (god, I have just made myself sound ancient and I am only 3*something), I fell into recruitment in the 1990s as opposed to by design (as is the case of many generation Y now because “it’s very lucrative” apparently).  I often chat to my contacts, as I build a relationship with them  (and of course away from work too), as to what my alternative career would have been had I not stumbled across a random advert in The Grocer that fateful day in October 1998, which led me to the R2R (who placed me into my first role) and so history tells the rest. Well, I guess it depends what day you ask me : I could have been: I think I could have been a barrister. After all, a lot of the skills I use could be comparable listening, negotiating, persuading, advocating if only I had tried harder at my A levels! I was destined for this career path and most days I am actually relieved I failed to get the grades I needed to do law (much to the horror of my parents who had funded me through private school for 7 yrs, oh dear!)so, maybe not. I should have been: Anyone who knows me personally will agree with this. I should have been a politician or public speaker of some sort. Give me a microphone and an audience and I am in my element. I think that you have to be so confident as a recruiter, putting yourself “out there” whether it’s cold calling, challenging clients, to giving bad news to candidates I think you lose your inhibitions pretty quickly (if you had any to begin with I didn’t!) Trouble is, I never know when to stop just ask the hecklers at my recent wedding vow renewals (the worst culprits were my own father and dear husband huh!) I wanted to be: Obviously Wonder Woman! Which girl (born in the 70s) didn’t want her amazing outfit (and figure!) and to have super powers? Having been in R2R for 10 yrs now, some would say I do  have super powers although I haven’t figured out yet how to jump as high as her.or fly. I could still be: A party planner! I knowdon’t laugh, but once again, I think it uses very similar skills to recruitment. Organisation, planning, negotiating, targets and goals. And, let’s face it if booze and fun is involved how can it NOT be a good career choice?! (Although it is only fun if it is your OWN party, so we can leave that one out too) We could all be: Matchmakers. I have said it for years. Set up a dating agency in the same way you run a recruitment business meeting all the parties involved face to face and matching up on personality and instinct and surely that’s a winning formula? And yet, what has stopped me? Matters of the heart are so personal and based on one episode many moons ago where I tried to play Cupid and it ended in total heartbreak (he was a right “you-know-what”). But I have the resilience! So maybe we could set up Qui Cupid Services? 3 So now over to you what would your alter ego career be? Have you read my alternative career aspirations and thought, “no way, I would be a pilot, bridal shop owner, author”? So let’s see whether it is normal or should I stick to the day job instead of the daydream? Author: Signing out, Diana Prince aka WonderWomanoops! I mean Lysha Holmes, Qui Recruitment.

3 Ways to Hire Better Employees through Pre-Employment Screening

3 Ways to Hire Better Employees through Pre-Employment Screening Photo Credit â€" Pixabay.comYou want everyone in your company to help your business grow, but how can you tell that an employee will truly be of benefit to your company?Many companies get this wrong by not hiring the right people from the start. Why? They neglect to follow proper hiring procedures.Even if you’re feeling time pressure to fill a position, you’ll do more harm than good by rushing the process.evalYou must understand the following about how the employee can affect your business:Will the candidate be a positive influence on other colleagues?Will the candidate’s productivity be in line with expectations?Will he or she relate to your customers well?Will the employee generate income or cost you money?The best candidates perform well in all these areas.Here’s how your concerns can be handled at the start of the hiring process through pre-employment screening.1. Find out Who You can TrustThe employee you want is the one you can trust when you’re not there.How do you d educt this from an interview? Well, you can’t. Finding this out depends on the research you do before and after the interview.Do You Have All the Facts?Unfortunately, many applicants lie on their resumes. They can even forge papers and attach them as “proof” of:Previous work experienceQualificationsReferences from employersevalA good rule of thumb is to not trust any of these documents until you confirm their authenticity. A pre-employment screening can tell you what you can expect regarding:KnowledgePractical skillsHow much past colleagues and employers trusted him or herNow you know whether candidates are able to fulfill your job expectations.What About His or Her Character?You can use pre-employment screening to gather concrete evidence about a person’s character.evalAn in-depth screening can bring many things to light, including offering information on a person’s criminal history. This is very important since they aren’t likely to tell you this on an application or d uring an interview.A criminal record check can tell you about a person’s criminal past, unveiling certain personality traits and possible future behaviors. Here are some examples:Violent acts on a criminal record may be proof of an aggressive personality.Fraud or tax evasion suggests that the person doesn’t respect rules. Your business will suffer if people only follow their own notions. You also don’t want to take a chance of an employee committing fraudulent acts.Sex offenders carry obvious risks, such as the possibility of sexual harassment cases.It is true that people can change over time, but do you want to risk your business’ future over something that could be preventable? Doing a pre-employment check can take risky candidates off the hiring list and keep your employees safe from criminal acts in the workplace.2. Determine Who is Wise with MoneyOutright criminal acts aren’t the only things to be on the lookout for. A big part of pre-employment screening is checking someone’s credit history.Bad CreditWhy is doing a credit check important for hiring? Your business is ultimately about making money, and people who don’t know how to work with their own money won’t know how to respect yours, either.If you need to fill a position that involves managing a budget, for instance, you may not be able to trust people who make bad decisions with their personal finances.Occasional debt is understandable, especially in difficult economic times. But when one account after another is opened and payments are always in arrears, this suggests poor judgement.evalYou can also position people better when you know their financial situation. For instance, someone with debt problems should not be put in a position where he or she has direct access to cash, as it may be too tempting. Don’t put your business or the person’s character at risk unnecessarilyâ€"but do take some time to investigate so that you can draw your own conclusions.Learning from a Credit Asse ssmentIt’s important not to disregard a candidate if you find out he or she has faced financial problemsâ€"in this type of situation, context is everything.You have a legalâ€"and moralâ€"obligation to share findings with a candidate. This gives the person the opportunity to explain the situation or supply alternative facts if a report is faulty.evalYou may, for instance, learn that the situation was beyond the individual’s control and that the candidate learned valuable lessons from the situation. If you see that they learned from past mistakes, this is a good insight into their personality.If someone was once in debt and found a way out of it, it shows that they are willing to learn from their mistakes, which is a valuable characteristic in any business context. Situations like this demonstrate commitment, determination and problem-solving skills.And people who understand this rarely fail in their personal or business lives.The more facts you know, the more accurate your assess ment of the candidate will be. This is why it’s important to gather information from as far back as possible.3. Find the Employee that Benefits Your ReputationHow will your future employees represent your brand and you as a person?When interacting with clients, suppliers and partners, your employees showcase your business on a day-to-day basis. If something happens to affect these crucial relationships, your business reputation could easily be on the line.This is why speaking to character witnesses is vital.You can learn a lot about how candidates interact with others by speaking with previous employers.Beyond this, a good rule of thumb is to only employ a candidate if know his or her actions will benefit your business’ reputation.Remember that the things you find out about someone can be found out by others too, so if you employ someone with a questionable background others may assume you condone this type of practice.Will your peers still respect you when they know what type o f people you employ?Use employment screenings to protect your bottom line and your brand reputation.Partnering with the right employees is vital for business growth, but choosing the right candidate can be difficult. This is why you need professional tools and processes.Pre-employment screening helps you understand details about candidates that you would not otherwise receive in an interviewâ€"and this is key to finding the best employees.

5 Keys to My Job Search - CareerAlley

5 Keys to My Job Search - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Are you doing everything you can to make sure that your job search ends with a great job offer? Are you secretly sabotaging your work needs? There are vital things that you can do to accelerate your job search and boost your chances of getting a great job. Here are a few items that will get you some great results. Staying on Social Media It may seem counterproductive but when you are on social media you can stay abreast of job openings and make great networking connections. LinkedIn is a great way to get your skills seen by major job seekers. Keep your profile fresh and current and stay focused on being very active there, as the more you connect with, the greater your chances of nailing that one great job. Potential employers have been known to troll LinkedIn prior to placing job ads, so you may get a job before you realize the company is even hiring. == Additional Resources 5 Tips for Using Social Media When Job Hunting Update Your Resume In addition to making sure that your resume is flawless in grammar and punctuation, you are going to want to keep it as current as possible. If you start taking online classes or tests, make sure it is on your resume. Even prior to completion you can list it as in progress so potential hiring managers know that you are in the process of furthering your education and skill set. == Additional Resources 5 Major Differences Between Winning and Losing Resumes Make a Brand If there is one thing that will help you the most in getting a great job is establishing a brand. While many out there seem to be a jack of all trades, if you are an expert in your niche youre more apt to be hired for that niche. Finding your brand, what you do and how you do it, can be as simple as looking over your past jobs and education. What has stood out the most, what is your passion? Build on this and start to mold your social media accounts and your page to this new brand. Target Companies Make a list of about 20 companies that you could see yourself working in some manner. Target these companies first and each day make a connection to one of them. Connections can be in the form of a phone call or email, or simply connecting through social media. As you network among these top companies, youll need to be professional and prepared, because theyll want to see you at your best. == Additional Resources Company Career Sites Stay Up to Date on Your Trade Whenever you are trying to get hired, you need to make sure you are staying current on new innovations and trends in your field. The worst thing possible is for a hiring manager to comment on a hot new trend and you know nothing about it, that will date you and send your application to the bottom of the stack. Stay hip and aware of everything going on, plugged in to the latest and greatest. Job searches can be long and tiring, especially if you arent doing it properly. With these helpful tips, you can be assured that your are shaving time off your job search and should be able to find a great job in less time. About the Author: Tina Samuels writes on how to improve reviews online, social media, small business, and marketing. This is a Guest post. If you would like to submit a guest post to CareerAlley, please follow these guest post guidelines. Good luck in your search. Joey Trebif

Just Ask Leadership - A review -

Just Ask Leadership - A review - Knowing how to ask the right questions is a key skill for every successful professional. Gary B. Cohens book, Just Ask Leadership Why Great Managers Always Ask the Right Questions is a reminder that people are a companys most important resource and that listening is so much more important than talking. Ive written about how important it is to be a good listener, and believe it is a crucial skill for job seekers and all careerists. Garys book starts out by asking, Would you rather be asked for your input or told what to do? (p. 1). He describes how CEOs and managers can help their organizations succeed by instilling a value on listening and asking questions. He focuses on five important topics: Improving vision. Ensuring accountability. Building unity and cooperation and creating a culture of trust. Creating better decisions and getting the right answers by asking the right questions. Motivate to action asking for success. In the book, Gary identifies and addresses such important questions as, How can I seek clarification without being judgmental? (p. 133) and How can suspending my beliefs inspire my coworkers and resolve conflicts? (p. 177). I think that anyone who wants to be a better manager or leader can learn a lot from this informative book based on interviews with nearly 100 leaders, including Fortune 500 CEOs. I can help with every part of your job hunt! Need a great resume? Tips to use social networking? Interview coaching?   If you need help mobilizing your networks and your job search plans,  learn more about how I can help you! While youre at it, dont forget those social networks! Be sure to become a  fan of Keppie Careers on FacebookId be thrilled to have you as part of the community! Since were on the subject of doing something newAre you on Twitter? Jump on and touch base with me  @keppie_careers.