The Orthodox Unions 2008 Israel Job Fair is Almost Full

The Orthodox Union's 2008 Israel Job Fair is Almost Full 2 The Orthodox Union's 2008 Israel Job Fair for English Speakers is coming on November 25th. With over 600 attendees already registered, the event is filling up so you need to register now if you haven't already. New information you'll want to see As the event gets closer, the Orthodox Union has released new information about the fair including a list of the 50+ employers attending the fair and more importantly, a categorized list of the job openings those employers will be trying to fill. Something I forgot to tell you in the original announcement at the beginning of October is that I will be at the job fair too. JobMob will have a table at the Ramada Hotel Jerusalem on November 25th. Please come by and say hi so that I can put a face on some of your names. Finally, please share this with anyone you think will be interested. There aren't too many job fairs of this size in Israel every year, and this is by far the biggest one aimed at English speakers. Definitely worth a trip to Jerusalem.eval Get all the new information from the updated version of the job fair's original announcement here on JobMob.

5 Ways to Boost Your Twitter Profile

5 Ways to Boost Your Twitter Profile How important is Twitter to you? Chances are you have more followers on Twitter than any other social media network, mainly because it’s less personal and acceptable to follow complete strangers. I would venture to say Twitter is as important to you as your LinkedIn and Facebook accounts. Some tech recruiters even say they wont deal with candidates with little or no Twitter presence. Yet for some reason we tend to neglect what our profile looks like, perhaps because we think nobody really cares or don’ t have the time.  I believe that’s a mistake for a number of reasons. Why you need to do it First off, if you are tweeting in your own name, your Twitter will come up very high in your Google results. Anyone (that’s including employers, recruiters and headhunters) will be able to find your Twitter profile and it should be consistent with your personal brand across other platforms. Second, some tweeters are really particular about who they follow back. Unless you have a credible profile, they might take you for a spammer and you stand to lose followers. Third, you will want to be searchable for what you do and how you can help others. Imagine a customer searching the net for your type of services, your Twitter account is one channel that you must make the most of. Here are five simple steps to boost your Twitter profile today: Photo  The obvious one! Either dig out a nice nice mugshot or see a headshot photographer that can take a few snaps for you. As the photo space is tiny, you will want to get as much of your face in there as possible, the closer up you are the more trustworthy you will come across. Whatever picture you upload, try to keep it the same on your other social media profiles, website and or blog â€" personal branding is all about consistency. Not having a photo will definitely deter any potential followers, as will your favorite cartoon character. Bio  Right, you only have 160 characters so let’s keep it short and to the point. I would list the main value I am able to add to people starting with the highest value activity. So put your job title, what services you provide and try to inject a little bit of personality at the end. Or if you have it, put your personal brand statement here. Location  This field is becoming increasingly important with local Twitter directories such as Twellow listing fellow tweeters in your area. If you are an offline networker, you need to put your correct location on your profile so that you attract the right followers. A final note on location; think what anyone searching for you would enter. If you live in Hoboken, you might want to put Greater New York City â€" Twitter is a global tool that used correctly will connect you to people from around the globe. Link  This is your free backlink from the good folks at Twitter Inc, don’t waste it by leaving it blank or entering your LinkedIn addresses. Always use your own real estate in this field as you will be able to track how many clicks you get from your Twitter profile with the help of analytics software. Lists  By starting to categorize the people you follow in list, you will look like a serious Tweeter. You can have lists broken down to geography, interests, friends or whatever you choose. You will also find that people love getting on to these lists as it adds to their Twitter credibility. Bottom line There you have it, five simple steps to pimp your Twitter profile today. Twitter doesn’t give you much space to play with so you have to get it right. Tinker a bit and see what others think of your changes. If you don’t like it, change again. I know from personal experience that whenever I feel like changing my bio I will test it on Twitter first as it’s fast and the updates aren’t sent to any of my friends’ feeds like on Facebook or LinkedIn. Tell me what you think, would your Twitter profile impress an employer? Furhter reading at Top 7 Ways to Kick Off Your Twitter Job Search.

Making Direct Response Marketing Work for Your Business

Making Direct Response Marketing Work for Your Business Is your company well-equipped for direct response marketing? Unlike brand marketing that aims to raise peoples awareness of your brand, direct response marketing is more focused on encouraging people to buy and drive your sales up. The most common examples include encouraging people to sign up to your email list or to call a number on TV to buy a product; its all about making calls to action. While completely different from branding, direct response marketing also takes some work before you can get good results from it. You have to focus on making your calls to action seem more relevant to your target market. Here are a few tips that can help you get a good start on direct response marketing.  Invest in Direct Response Call Center Services With an approach that relies on making one call to action after another, youd need a team that will allow your company to respond to as many people as possible. If your company relies heavily on infomercials and surveys, for example, you have to be prepared to handle a huge volume of incoming and outgoing calls. On top of that, you have to make sure you still have enough open lines so that people trying to make a purchase dont get delayed and frustrated. Direct response call center services lets you harness the power of a well-trained staff and the latest technical tools necessary to handle all those calls. The best part about this? By having a third-party service provider handle this aspect of your operations, you won’t be wasting money on extra phone sets, computers, and other hardware that you may end up not using later on. There will also be no need to renovate your business premises to make room for more staff and equipment when you need to scale up. Services like these are flexible and come in different packages, so you only have to pay for what you need.  Focus on People Looking for You You can have your communication lines open to everyone, but if you want a high conversion rate you should know where to look. Reach out to people who are actively looking for your kind of products out there. Your calls to action will be more relevant, and they will be more likely to oblige and buy from you. How do you know if the people youre reaching out to are the people youre after? Your service provider can help you in this regard. Call centers employ methods that allow them to find the most appropriate individuals to contact, and they have the tools and experience that can help you increase your chances of making successful conversions.  Increase the Urgency and Clarity of Your Calls to Action One of the best ways to increase your conversion rates is to add a sense of urgency to your offers. People dont like missing out, and this is why stores always seem to be crowded with last-minute shoppers during sales. You can employ the same technique when it comes to selling your own products. But how can your company make this work? Be more specific when it comes to offers. Exact numbers and being honest are more persuasive than vague statements. For example, you can make a limited offer that will end soon, but that doesnt sound as urgent as saying exactly when the offer ends. Of course, you also have to be clear with your offers to avoid misunderstandings, which can make customers feel that they were lied to. Some say that direct response marketing can be very difficult to pull off, but approaching it with the right mindset can make it a lot simpler than it initially looks. A keen eye on your target market and the right call center service provider will be your ticket to success in the long run. . Image credit: Main.