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Post-it Notes Post

I admit it, I have a problem. I am absolutely obsessed with post-it notes. And that includes the electronic ones on my MacBook.

I stick driving directions on my car dashboard where my imaginary navigation system is. I stick random inspirational sayings around my desk that get lost among my never ending to-do list notes. I could easily go through a pack a week if I didn’t attempt to control myself.

If you’re like me, you’ll be happy to be reminded that you can write and save notes about the jobs you view during your Simply Hired job search. 

Step 1: Underneath the job listing, click “Save.” 

Step 2: Then “add notes.” Remember, you can write anything you want and it’s completely private.

Step 3: After you’re done typing, “Save” your note and you’re done!

If the job appears in a different search, your note will be right there alongside it.  Otherwise, go to your Saved Jobs to view, edit or clear your notes.

Simply the Best?

Hey everyone! It’s getting close to election time again, so why not warm-up your voting techniques in the annual Business Week 'Best of Web' poll? 

If you love what we’re doing here at Simply Hired, from our job search to salary tool and job trends, to maps and information about local jobs, PLEASE vote for us as your favorite place to go for employment information!

Tell all your friends to vote too! Thanks!

A Pirate’s Life for Me

Ahoy, matey! Happy “Talk Like a Pirate Day!” This auspicious day got me thinking about what pirate jobs would actually have been like.

Pirates don’t have a reputation for being the most honest characters. However, they had a few redeeming qualities that people can adopt to become more productive and successful workers.

1. Pirates were willing to work hard for their fortune. Sailing a ship is no easy task. It takes a special kind of dedication to do physical labor every day for months on the water, handling heavy sails, manning pumps and swabbing the decks. As May Smith once said, “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” To become successful, you need to put in the time and effort to not only get things done, but to do them well. All of those long hours you spend working in the office will someday pay off.

2. Pirates were goal oriented. Pirates didn’t just sail around getting in sword fights and drinking lots of rum. They were always on a mission—to find their treasure. Whether it be from years of following X’s on maps, stealing ships or pillaging villages, they were after the gold and did whatever it took to get it.  While at work, set goals for yourself in a given time frame, such as finishing a big project by the end of the week or retiring by the time you’re 35. By constructing goals and working towards them, you actively shape your own future.

3. Pirates were team players all the way. The captain of a ship is nothing without a crew. Pirates realized that there is strength in numbers, and though they were all hungry for treasure, they worked together to achieve their goal of finding riches. To improve the teamwork and synergy at your own place of work, keep divisions of responsibility clear and communication strong. Cooperate with and respect one another to work together to achieve your shared vision.

Now get back to work, or I’ll make yeh walk the plank!

Blocks of Chocolate

[Update 2/10/10 - "Block" feature renamed to "Hide." See new screen shot below.]

Happy International Chocolate Day!

Although it may seem like we’ve been MIA lately here at Simply Hired (sorry folks, but we’ll be better about blogging), we have actually been cooking up tons of new features to make your job search even easier.  We know that’s hard to imagine, but we love you THAT much.

One particularly sweet, new feature is “Block”. This terrific tool allows you to remove certain companies or sources from your search results with just a click of your mouse.  It doesn’t matter what your reason is: they may be irrelevant to your search, they might not seem trustworthy, or you may even have discovered a shocking absence of chocolate cake in their cafeteria.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

How does it work? Let’s say you are interested in “sweet” jobs in San Francisco.  Being a chocolate connoisseur, you don’t want to work for just ANY chocolate company. You would like to hide any search result which doesn’t have the company’s name.  To remove jobs like these, just “Block” them.

After choosing to hide jobs where the company name is not provided, anonymous companies will no longer appear in your search results. And, you can do the exact same thing for job sites which don’t quite live up to your expectations.

Change your mind? No problem! You can always “unblock” companies under your account preferences.

Delicious chocolaty recipes, anyone?

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