The Digital Eve Israel Visual Blogroll

The Digital Eve Israel Visual Blogroll 3 The best English mailing list in Israel for professionals, Digital Eve Israel is a great resource with many active, helpful members. Update May 6th, 2009: The Digital Eve Israel 2009 Visual Blogroll is a more recent version of this visual blogroll. As a thank you to them for their ongoing efforts in the Israeli job market, I thought it would be nice to bring the DEI bloggers to your attention. They're all people who would like to help you, and this is their way of reaching out to you. Please visit their blogs and contact them if you think they can help you. Digital Eve Israel's Bloggers Words That Work Words that Work Rochelle Treister Business English Editor/Copywriter Creativivi Creativivi Vivian Cohen-Leisorek Marketing Manager/CI Specialist Temporarily Named… Temporarily Named… Nira Orpaz Business Life Coaching Israel Innovation 2.0 Israel Innovation 2.0 Lisa Damast Marketing Manager illuminea blog illuminea blog Miriam Schwab CEO 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 The Big Felafel The Big Felafel Rebecca Markowitz, Web Designer / Account Manager Molly Livingstone, Director/Producer Tchochkes Tchochkes Shira Abel-Shvo Marketing and Strategy Professional Extreme Internet Marketing Extreme Internet Marketing Sheryl Sitman and Dror Gliksman, Internet Marketing Consultants Hablog shel Ach'i Dakar Hablog shel Ach'i Dakar Hannit Cohen Systems Architect and WordPress Specialist Dr. Nili Marcia's Blog Dr. Nili Marcia's Blog Dr. Nili Marcia Energy psychology chiropractor The Content Guru The Content Guru Ofra Kleinberger Marcom Manager Debradejong Debradejong Debra De-Jong International Marketing Professional The Commtouch Cafe The Commtouch Café Rebecca Steinberg Herson VP Marketing Debi'Z Blog Debi'Z Blog Debi Zylbermann SEO and Software QA specialist Devarim Ketanim Devarim Ketanim Sharon Gefen Blogosphere researcher, WordPress specialist and designer eJewish Philanthropy eJewish Philanthropy Dan Brown Founder JobMob JobMob

How to Stay Motivated When You Hate Your Job - Classy Career Girl

How to Stay Motivated When You Hate Your Job OK, I admit it.  I will tell you a secret just between you and I..I stayed in a job I hated for many, many years because I had a good salary and health benefits and a mortgage and other bills to pay.  I dreaded walking into the doors of the office to a job that didn’t fit who I really was. I share a lot on this blog about how to find a job you love and I hope that you have found it helpful. But for most of you, there is an amount of time where you have to stay in a job you might hate until you can find that dream job.  I dont want to ignore you and pretend like its fun. Its definitely not! So while you plan your exit route, here are some tips to stay motivated if you hate your job. How to Stay Motivated When You Hate Your Job 1) Find the Root of the Problem What’s keeping you from feeling positive at work? Find where the problems lie and start forming possible solutions. Just because you hate your job doesn’t mean you have to throw in your towel right away. You may be able to resolve the root of the problem so your time at work can be more bearable. When I realized that I disliked the financial tasks that I was doing in my job but I loved the training and mentoring tasks, I tried to spend as much time as possible doing what I enjoyed. You might be able to find temporary solutions as well to make your work more enjoyable for the time being. 2) Assess Yourself Know why you’re sticking around if you hate your job. Ask yourself, do you really hate your job or you just need to make some changes and new goals? Will a one-on-one coaching session with a mentor or your manager help you re-engage with your position? And if leaving is not an option, then ask yourself why exactly you’ve got to tough it out. Is it because of your pay grade or is it a necessary step in your career? Step back and see if you really have the right personality to succeed in the job. If this isnt the right career for you, then what is? 3) Plan Your Future If you hate what you’re doing now, the prospect of sticking with it for the next 5-10 years is a daunting and overwhelming scene. So I encourage you to know what you really want in the future instead. Think about where you’re going and what you need to do to succeed in the future. If you can get a clear vision of where you want to be 1, 2, or even 5 years from now, your temporary job will become much bearable. Having something to look forward to can make a huge difference. When I was plotting my exit route, I had a notebook that I would repeatedly look at reminding me of my goals and future vision.  I would look at my vision a few times a day just to make sure I didnt forget what I really wanted my future to look like.  And the best part is, my career vision came true and so can yours! 4) Leave Your Misery at Work Do not bring your on-the-job negativity home with you. This can be very challenging if you have a family. If you have kids, then it is more important to leave your misery behind. Our children don’t need to know that our job equals unhappiness for us. Try to balance your work and life and leave your negative work mindset in the office. 5) Be Better At Your Job Just because you hate your job doesn’t mean you cant keep improving! When your job sucks, you might feel that you suck too. Keep in mind that you are not your job. Don’t let yourself be a byproduct of a miserable job. Stop self-pitying and find ways to improve yourself professionally. You can begin by attending networking events and conferences within your industry to stay up on the latest trends. Develop new skills and expand your resume by taking online courses and participating in your company’s professional development offers. This will make you feel more fulfilled and your boss may notice your new skills and put them to use in a better job. Give your boss a reason to appreciate and promote you and a better career fit might be right around the corner. [RELATED: How to Find a Job Online] 6) Bond With Your Colleagues Take some time to get to know your co-workers even better. Even if your job sucks, at least you will enjoy being with your team. This will help you increase your on-the-job engagement. You will appreciate your position more and the company as a whole if you truly like those you work with. 7) Manage Your Bad Days Everyone has frustrating moments at work but one small problem or event doesn’t have to ruin your entire day.  Take a step back and assess the situation before you jump to conclusions. Maybe take a walk outside or call up a friend during your break that makes you laugh. Give yourself a moment to think about how lucky you are to have a job that pays your bills and to remember your future vision that you are working towards. Remember, work isnt everything. 8) Know  Enjoy Your Passion Waking up knowing you are wasting another beautiful day at a job you hate is an awful feeling. You MUST make time in your day for what you are passionate about. Is it art? Is it music? Is it yoga? Know what really makes you happy and schedule it into your calendar! Trust me, this is the only way you are going to stay sane until you find your dream job. When I was on the job hunt while working in a job I hated, I spent every spare minute working on my blog because I loved it so much. Hours would fly by and I wouldnt even notice because it wasnt work to me.  Spend at least an hour each week doing something you love and it will help keep you motivated.

The Importance of Training and Development in the Medical Field

The Importance of Training and Development in the Medical Field Many employers try to get employees out onto the floor as quickly as possible. While running a medical facility can seem like a difficult task, not training your employees can result in much worse. When you dont train employees, you run the risk of hiring people that arent aware of what theyre doing. This will slow everyone down because medical facilities rely on teamwork. There are also several reasons why training will benefit you. Read on to learn about the importance of training and development. What Is Employee Development? Employee training and development consist of a variety of practices that enable employees to progress in their careers. Without understanding the importance of training employees, you will not be able to hire employees that know what theyre doing. When it comes to the medical field, most of the employees have gone to school to learn about the field. However, sitting in a classroom is different from applying those skills to real life. Why Is Training and Development Important? After someone graduates from college and starts seeking a job in the medical field, they wont have a professor that can guide them. While they may know a lot about the field, they havent had the experience of working full-time as a medical practitioner. The way that your facility operates may be different from what others have learned in school. When you take on a new employee, youll need to show them the ropes of how you do things. As new technologies develop, your employees will need to be up to date so they know how to use them. By putting employees on the right path, you are allowing them to grow and go further in their careers. Happier Employees Many business owners will be surprised to know that the importance of training in the workplace is so great that their employees will be happier because of it. Imagine if you went to work every day without knowing what you were doing. As a result of having happier employees, theyll be more likely to stay at your facility rather than looking for another job. This will give you an edge over the competition because others will know that you effectively train your staff and value their skills. Developing Leaders If you have any type of promotion system, employees will need to learn new things as they climb up the ladder. Setting up development programs will allow employees to better their skills and provide them the means to take on important roles. Because the medical field is filled with a variety of roles, leaders must be able to understand what everyone does. Theres plenty of resources that you can look into to get the knowledge you need to develop the qualities of a leader. Increased Productivity A combination of the happiness and empowerment that employees feel will result in them becoming more productive. As your employees are striving to become leaders and get promoted, theyll work much harder than those that arent confident. When you dont train your employees, theyll work at a slow rate and be forced to ask someone for help. While asking questions isnt a bad thing, a lot of them can be answered through a simple training course. Empowered Employees A part of training and developing employees is making them feel empowered. Medical employees are used to working in teams, so developing leaders will assure others that they have the potential to become leaders, as well. Empowering employees gives them a sense of value and encourages them to try. It also prevents them from having the mindset that what they do is just a job. Theyre more likely to think of their work as a place to succeed and progress. How Do Training Plans Work? Each company has a unique training plan that revolves around its needs. Typically, training plains will focus on developing your talent while getting you ready to take on a more important role. In the medical industry, training plans are usually personalized for each employee because everyone has different roles. In the past, most programs were designed to be applied to everyone, but that strategy limits growth. Employers can train their employees in a variety of ways such as having someone show them the ropes and using digital learning platforms. The most important thing when it comes to training is ensuring that employees have time for it. Its normal for employees that are being trained to work fewer hours. Theyre sometimes compensated for the time that theyre training, encouraging them to take it seriously and try to make progress. Understand the Importance of Training and Development and Apply It No matter what industry a company is in, the importance of training and development will have an impact on its success. Properly trained employees will launch your company to higher heights while ensuring that they stick around. Because the medical field is full of diverse talent, everyone needs to be trained differently. Youll find that trained employees will be happier and more productive in the workplace. This is because they know that you value their skills and want to see them succeed. If you run a medical facility, start training and developing your employees today. Youll start developing leaders that will be able to take on more roles, reducing the stress that you have from running the place. Courtesy of Corey Payne.

The Coolest Offices in the World

The Coolest Offices in the World Over the years, office design has evolved and changed to suit the working world. From large open plan offices with a manager looking over the workers, to small cubicle desks spaces theres certainly been a huge variation in what people think works well. In more recent years, collaboration and freedom in the workplace has been a quintessential factor for creating a productive workforce. As technology is changing and work is becoming more cloud based, working space has evolved and developed into a fun and interesting way to motivate employees, whilst providing a comfortable workspace too. Everyone wants to work in a cool office space, so what brands have been upping their game when it comes to having the awesomest office? Airbnb: Airbnb are an awesome brandand their offices reflect it. The entire office space is open plan, with no private offices (even for the founders!). There are collaboration spaces for employees to work together on projects, and lots of mini work caves for employees to sit in quietness if desired. The whole office has a light and airy feel, and looks very contemporary too! Airbnb unveils new #office headquarters in Dublin warehouse https://t.co/GmLIMhv18h pic.twitter.com/SXH0BaeARO Office Furniture and Interiors Ltd (@OFAISouthampton) January 16, 2017 innocent: Innocent drinks are a brand known for their positive outlook and funny attitude. The offices reflect this perfectly, with bright colours, fake grass and fun props littered around the office. Its actually called fruit towers (Google map it!) and looks like an amazing place to work. They have a breakfast kitchen, a library and even a Dr Who Police Box in the office. Always fun to take students to @innocent for a #workplacedesign tour. Likely the only office open to everyone to visit. Try it #bananaphone pic.twitter.com/8tUXJXMuPR Dr Kerstin Sailer (@kerstinsailer) November 16, 2016 Nokia : Nokia have an office space that screams contemporary and cool. The bright, block colours and wooden panels make the area bright fun and playful, whilst still holding a professional vibe too.   Our #interiorinspiration this week comes from the Nokia #office in California with its innovative meeting spaces! pic.twitter.com/uAzVlapogl burmatex (@burmatex) September 30, 2016 Google: Googles Tel Aviv office is like something out of a fairy tale. With different themed rooms, and incredible decals, the space has been transformed into the perfect creativity boosting home for some of the best minds at Google. Garden look from the Rooftop of Google Office pic.twitter.com/qUpBW2WbT6 George Nguyen (@George_Nguyen) January 21, 2017 Lego Lego show off the tone of there brands through the design of their office. Fun, playful and bright, the offices reflect the brand perfectly. They even have a slide! Designed for play and new ideas, while getting work done and enjoying time at the office. We can do that for you. #lego office in Denmark. pic.twitter.com/TJZeJpjvsW The Atlantic Group (@atlanticgroup) December 29, 2016 Redbull: Redbulls streamlined and ergonomically designed office reflects their brand perfectly. The block colours and metal work make the area feel  modern and fresh. Inside Red Bull’s Sleek Mexico City #Office https://t.co/tthTgR4O0j via @officelovin pic.twitter.com/AMf1KbVOyT Chameleon (@chameleonbusint) January 10, 2017 Do you work in a cool office? Tweet us a photo to @UndercoverRec!

4 Career Options For Those With Wanderlust

4 Career Options For Those With Wanderlust Some people can park themselves on the couch and binge-watch their favorite television series for days, while others can barely sit still for a full twenty minutes. The same is true for careers and living situations. Some can be happy living in the same city with the same job their entire lives, while others eventually start to fidget and will need to make a change and move around.Everyone has their own idea of comfort, and for some, consistently placing themselves in new and uncomfortable positions is their comfort. If that’s you, you’ve got the wanderlust.Sure, there are lots of temporary travel career options, like the Peace Corps, which is only available to college students and recent graduates. But, did you know, there are lots of different careers that will allow almost anyone to sate their longing for travel without requiring them to uproot their jobs every time they uproot themselves? These are the top four options for ansty individuals from all walks of life:eval1. Long- Haul Truck DriverIf road trips are your jam, this is definitely the career for you. Long-haul truck drivers spend anywhere from days to months at a time on the road, and they get a chance to see both urban epicenters and kitschy small towns that are off the beaten path. It’s still a job, and you might have to pass through some of your destinations, but it’s not just sleep and driving. Long-haulers do have time to explore their surroundings and to get some much needed RR. This is an especially lucrative career right now, as the U.S. is facing a severe truck driver shortage that needs to be filled.Your destinations and trip lengths will depend entirely on who you end up working for, but this is also an industry full of self-employed drivers who work for themselves. If you’d like a little more control over where you end up, how long you’re out and about, and how much time you get to spend enjoying your stops along the way, you should consider buying or leasing your own truck an d working for yourself. Some self-employed truckers even live in their rig year-round, even if they’re only working half that time. Either way you go, you’ll need to get a CDL While individuals have the right to refuse to consent to a blood, breath, or urine test in most states, keep in mind that a refusal to consent is an automatic license suspension, which will include your CDL. If you’re not in good health and ready to be an excellent safety example both on and off the job, this might not be the career for you.2. Work On A Cruise ShipWorking on a cruise liner is such a great way to see the world. Cruise ships also need everything from entry-level hospitality employees, to experienced management and human resources specialists, to professional entertainers, which means there’s a career for almost everyone aboard the ship. A job in retail, room service, the bars, or the kitchens and bakeries on board are usually entry-level and easily attainable with little to no experience . There’s also all the operational stuff; from the ship’s captain all the way down to the engine maintenance specialists and deck hands, the ship needs people to keep it on course. Most vessels have spas, salons, gyms, and casinos that need trained professionals from each field. They also have all sorts of administrative jobs, from management and accounting to event planners and promoters, and everything in between. If you’re a musician, dancer, comedian, or even an experienced KJ There are millions of job vacancies each year. A cruise ships ratio of employees to cruisers is usually two to one, which means each ship has twice as many employees as it does cruisers. That’s a lot of jobs! There are several cruise fleets that operate liners out of almost every major U.S. port, with destinations all over the world. Your meals and boarding while on ship are free, which means you can put every penny you make toward other things Photo Credit â€" Pexels.comCaveats: Flight attendants sometimes have to work very long shifts, upwards of 12-16 hours, so if you can’t be on your feet for long periods of time, this might not be a good fit for you. There are also a few basic requirements for the job, regardless of which airline you work for. You must be at least 19 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. You can’t have any visible tattoos or piercings other than ears If you end up taking a summer influx job that is only temporary, you can always balance it out by finding seasonal holiday jobs in the winter time.Resort towns also offer extremely cheap housing and meal programs, because it’s difficult to attract people to their remote locations to work. Most of the jobs available are entry-level positions in the service sector, but if you’re a good employee and willing to either stick around for the long-haul, or bounce around from resort to resort, you’ll quickly move your way up the ranks and secure a high-paying career.Photo Credit â€" Pixaba y.comIf that sounds a little fuzzy, I’ll give you a few jumping off points. Xanterra is in charge of several parks across the U.S., including our two biggest national parks (Yellowstone and The Grand Canyon.) They need a huge influx of employees for their busy season, which means they hire people from all over the world on short-term contracts. If you get hired on under a short-term contract that isn’t attached to a work visa granted for international employment, you have many options for starting another contract at your current location, or for moving around to one of their other locations. They always have lots of job openings, especially this time of year! I personally worked at The Grand Canyon’s South Rim for a summer, and it was one of the best experiences of my life.Another example would be a company like Pinnacle Entertainment, who owns several different gambling resorts across the country, and always has a range of jobs available. Again, many of the positions are ser vice-oriented, but once your foot is in the door, you’ll have a lot of options for advancement, moving around, or even both at the same time! These are definitely slower-paced options, travel-wise, but if you’re short on funds and would like to relocate with minimal cost and effort, companies like this will make it completely feasible for almost anyone on any budget.Good Luck Finding Your Travel Career!I hope that this article has given you some things to think about, and some options to satiate that wanderlust of yours without having to save up money to take time off work. If you’d like to take the next step, check out this list of awesome niche-specific job posting sites, which includes on just for professional drivers, a couple for restaurant jobs all over the country, as well as one that posts jobs in all sorts of cool resort destinations around the world. Whatever it is you want to do, and wherever it is you want to go, the next step is just a click away…

In Career Development Could Strengths May be Liabilities

In Career Development Could Strengths May be Liabilities I do a lot of work with my clients as a career development specialist to recognize their strengths as they relate to their career. We may use strengths in identifying career paths, or in work with how to best brand yourself, or how to discuss strengths within the context of an interview. More recently, I have been helping clients identify how overusing their strengths may have created a liability in their work. Let me give you some examples: Bottom-line focus A client of mine is a manager and has a brilliant analytical mind. She is very results-focused and can get to the bottom line of information quickly. This has been an asset for her in her career. Lately, though, she has been given some feedback that she is not a team player. She did not know where this was coming from. We discovered that as she was talking with her team members, she would often interrupt them. She was able to quickly assess the situation they were describing and get to the bottom of line of the problem they were describing. What she didn’t realize, by doing this, her team members felt like they were not being heard, that they were bothering her with this information, and that she was impatient and rude. Fortunately, she was able to make significant positive changes with her team through small tweaks to the way she communicated with her team members when this was happening. She was still able to use her strengths to help the team and her organization without the liability of not being a team player. Thinking fast A client of mine can process information very quickly. This has helped her tremendously throughout her career. She has been able to switch careers to new fields and industries because of it. However, she doesn’t realize that this is a strength of hers. She thought everyone was able to process information at the speed she could or, if not that quickly, maybe just a bit more slowly. It just came so naturally to her that she overlooked it as a strength. The issue comes in when my client is explaining information to others. They ask her to slow down and repeat herself. She can become highly irritated by these requests. Her tone changes. She typically doesn’t slow down and instead explains it a second time just as quickly. The situation continues on with everyone’s impatience level growing. Now that she recognizes this as a strength of hers and that others’ process information in different ways, my client is able to see the situation from the other employees. She now tries to take a conscious breath before explaining new information. This breath both reminds her of her tendency to go to fast, and allows her to slow down. Seeing potential A client of mine is a wonderful manager. His team loves him. He sees the best in others. He looks for potential in all of his team members and helps them grow and develop in their careers. His team has never felt more supported in their development. However, as he was being put into the hiring manager role for his team, he was making some mis-steps. He brought on some new team members who did not succeed and ultimately left the company after a few months (either by their own choice or his manager’s decision). He could not understand what was wrong. As we looked into his hiring practice, we recognized that when he was hiring new individuals he looked for their potential and what they could be. In doing this, he was also discounting many of the red flags these candidates presented in interviews. It was in his personality to see the best in people. Changing that was going to be difficult. Instead he worked with his manager to implement team interviews for new hires. Now he has others interview candidates as well. He is able to combine their feedback and what they saw in the candidates before making the final decision. This change has really helped the retention and fit of new hires on his team. Issues in the workplace are very common and, a lot of times, the solution is just a matter of seeing the situation through other peoples eyes. Some issues arise because of the abilities and talents you have. Its important to see how those talents can impact your communication and your business decisions. You probably wont be able to do this alone so seek the help of co-workers, the people who report to you and those from other teams who work with you often.

Three Keys to Managing Up - Hallie Crawford

Three Keys to Managing Up Do you know how managing up can help your career? You are sure you let your boss know you would be available for more work, but then you find out another employee is given a management position. What went wrong? When it comes to giving more responsibility, employers really give more importance to actions than words. If you want to find ways to create that next career opportunity for yourself, here are three keys to prove to your boss that you are ready to move forward. Learn your boss’ work style. Spend time to getting to know your boss: her personality type, her communication style, and how they want your work to be done. When you understand these elements about your boss, it will help you better assess your work and make sure you are doings things how your boss would like you to work and communicate with them. However, be careful not to lose sight of yourself and your values. Action tip: Observe your boss for this week. Then write down what you’ve learned and compare them to your own preferences. Analyze to see how you could adjust your work style without losing yourself to better please your employer. If after a week you dont feel like you have been able to gauge your boss ´habits, schedule a meeting with her to ask how you could do things in a way that they prefer. Keep your boss in the loop. When you keep your boss informed about your projects and  team projects, that helps them to trust that you are on top of things. This could be informal communication, such as an email, or formal communication during a meeting. In most cases, the more you communicate with them the better. Just make sure to keep it brief and efficient. Action tip: Determine the best way to keep your boss informed. Would she prefer update emails at the end of each day or as you complete sections of a project? Is a once-a-week email update sufficient? Your boss should generally  let you know how often she wants updates on your work but if you are unsure, ask. Remember she is busy, so don’t overload her with unnecessary information. Go the extra mile. Before you leave a meeting with your boss, review what was discussed to be sure you are clear on all the action items. If you feel that something wasn’t clear or you are unsure of the next steps, take a moment to ask for clarification. You can also try repeating what was said in a more specific way to make sure you and your boss are on the same page. Action tip: Think of one action step you can take this week to exceed your boss ´expectations. Can you finish a project a day early? Perhaps you can use a visual aid in your next presentation? Keep in mind that giving attention to small details shows your boss that you are capable of great things. is a certified career coach and founder of HallieCrawford.com. Her team of coaches helps people find their dream job and make it a reality. She is regularly featured as an expert in the media including the Wall Street Journal, CNN, and US News World Report. Visit her website at  www.HallieCrawford.com  for more information about her teams career coaching services and to sign up for a complimentary consultation.