How To Add a BIG Document to JibberJobber

How To Add a BIG Document to JibberJobber In JibberJobber one of the main menu items is Docs you can upload your resumes, cover letters, reference letters, even job descriptions (I wouldnt recommend that) to the Docs area (also known as Document Manager).  Once your document is in there, you can then associate it to a Contact, Company or Job. For example, lets say you have sent your resume to three people, used it to apply to five jobs at four companies you would have your resume once in the Document Manager, and then you would have associated it to each of the three Contacts, five Jobs, and four Companies. If you were to go to any of those records, you would see your resume in the Associated Docs area (along with any other document you used, sent to, etc. that record). If you go back to the Document Manager, you would see you have associated your resume twelve times and you can click on the number 12 and see when and where you used that resume. This is pretty cool, and can help you identify opportunities for follow-up. If, however, your document is over 2Mb, you cant upload the file to the Document Manager. JibberJobber was never optimized to be a storage system like Box or Dropbox, or the clouds provided by Google (Drive), Microsoft (OneDrive), Apple (iCloud), etc. We want to focus on relationship management and follow-up, not on duplicating the hardware and software genius that those systems have created. So we interface with them. Ideally we will interface with all of the big ones for now, here are your options: 1. Dropbox: Put a file on Dropbox, and then you can Add a document from dropbox (that is a link on the Document Manager page). We have an API set up with Dropbox so its pretty easy to take a file from there and easily associate it to JibberJobber.  There are benefits to this option, including: (a) you can see the associations of this file, which really resides on Dropbox, with your JibberJobber records, and (b) you get to associate files as big as you want (perhaps company financials or annual reports, which can easily be over 2Mb). Note that the plan is to API with other systems, but weve had other fish to fry, and we havent finished interfacing with other systems yet. 2. Universal hack:  That is, have your bigger-than-2Mb file somewhere online, and then put the link to the elsewhere-hosted-file on the Record page.  This is pretty simple to do. First, upload your file to Google Docs, for example. Youll have a unique URL for that file in Google Docs.  Simply copy that URL and then go to your Contact (or Company or Job) page and paste the link on that page.  Where?  Perhaps in the Notes section perhaps in a Log Entry you can even create a custom field if you want.  My preference would likely be the Notes section.  This is an ideal work-around for annual reports, which you would likely only link to from one Company record, and not really care about other associations).  This works with any system that allows you to (a) upload a document to their system, and (b) get a URL that takes you to that document. Sorry for not having all of the APIs in place yet but option #2 means that you can use any system you want for file storage.  The two most popular will be Gmail (Google Drive/Docs) and dropbox (which gives you a lot of storage on their free account). Let us know if you have any questions How To Add a BIG Document to JibberJobber In JibberJobber one of the main menu items is Docs you can upload your resumes, cover letters, reference letters, even job descriptions (I wouldnt recommend that) to the Docs area (also known as Document Manager).  Once your document is in there, you can then associate it to a Contact, Company or Job. For example, lets say you have sent your resume to three people, used it to apply to five jobs at four companies you would have your resume once in the Document Manager, and then you would have associated it to each of the three Contacts, five Jobs, and four Companies. If you were to go to any of those records, you would see your resume in the Associated Docs area (along with any other document you used, sent to, etc. that record). If you go back to the Document Manager, you would see you have associated your resume twelve times and you can click on the number 12 and see when and where you used that resume. This is pretty cool, and can help you identify opportunities for follow-up. If, however, your document is over 2Mb, you cant upload the file to the Document Manager. JibberJobber was never optimized to be a storage system like Box or Dropbox, or the clouds provided by Google (Drive), Microsoft (OneDrive), Apple (iCloud), etc. We want to focus on relationship management and follow-up, not on duplicating the hardware and software genius that those systems have created. So we interface with them. Ideally we will interface with all of the big ones for now, here are your options: 1. Dropbox: Put a file on Dropbox, and then you can Add a document from dropbox (that is a link on the Document Manager page). We have an API set up with Dropbox so its pretty easy to take a file from there and easily associate it to JibberJobber.  There are benefits to this option, including: (a) you can see the associations of this file, which really resides on Dropbox, with your JibberJobber records, and (b) you get to associate files as big as you want (perhaps company financials or annual reports, which can easily be over 2Mb). Note that the plan is to API with other systems, but weve had other fish to fry, and we havent finished interfacing with other systems yet. 2. Universal hack:  That is, have your bigger-than-2Mb file somewhere online, and then put the link to the elsewhere-hosted-file on the Record page.  This is pretty simple to do. First, upload your file to Google Docs, for example. Youll have a unique URL for that file in Google Docs.  Simply copy that URL and then go to your Contact (or Company or Job) page and paste the link on that page.  Where?  Perhaps in the Notes section perhaps in a Log Entry you can even create a custom field if you want.  My preference would likely be the Notes section.  This is an ideal work-around for annual reports, which you would likely only link to from one Company record, and not really care about other associations).  This works with any system that allows you to (a) upload a document to their system, and (b) get a URL that takes you to that document. Sorry for not having all of the APIs in place yet but option #2 means that you can use any system you want for file storage.  The two most popular will be Gmail (Google Drive/Docs) and dropbox (which gives you a lot of storage on their free account). Let us know if you have any questions

You versus your Monkey Brain

You versus your Monkey Brain In a previous post, I wrote about Two Awesome Hours  by Josh Davis. He tackles the tough subject of how to get things done as a human being, with all our human failings. If you have important work to do, Josh Davis has tips on how to get it done. The previous post discussed what he calls decision points, those moments between tasks where you can choose to start on something important, instead of staying on autopilot and working on something less critical. His second tip is to manage your mental energy. He writes, “Tasks that need a lot of self-control or focused attention can be depleting, and tasks that make you highly emotional can throw you off your game. Schedule tasks based on their processing demand and recovery time.” He spends some time on your executive function, the “functions that the brain handles that include decision making (Should I wear a red or a blue shirt this morning?), planning (First I’ll go to the dentist, then on the way from the dentist to my house, I’ll stop to pick up dinner), and holding on to thoughts for a short time while we need them (I need to remember the name of the person I just met long enough to introduce her to my business partner).” The most you use your executive function during any given day, the less energy and focus you’ll have for the really important work you need to do.   Call it decision fatigue; the more time you debate what to wear or what to pack for lunch, the harder it will be for you to decide what to work on at the office. That’s why many executives (famously, Steve Jobs and President Obama) wear the same thing to work every day. Once less decision, which frees up executive function space for big ideas and decisions. Davis’ solution? “The key to limiting mental fatigue is recognizing the work that is most likely to deplete your resources in a substantial way and, when you have any say in the matter, to simply not engage in that work before you want to be at your best.” You can choose to do the most important work you have first thing in the morning, before tackling tasks like email or other work that will drain your energy and decision making mojo. You can also make some decisions in the evening so you have fewer to make at the start of your day. Lay out your outfit, pack your lunch, make your to-do list for the next day. You’ll be able to start your day fresh with plenty of executive function energy. Work in some energizing activities, like exercise, refreshing reading or viewing, or spending time with people who have lots of positive energy. These activities will replenish your mental (and physical) energy. You also waste executive function by trying too hard to stay focused. You would never yell “FOCUS” at Tiger Woods when he’s getting ready for a difficult putt. Yelling at yourself to focus when you’re working on a tough task is just as counterproductive. Our brains are designed to flit from thought to thought; we’re hard-wired that way. Davis recommends that you do your best to eliminate outside distractions (noise, device alerts, etc.) Do your best to create a serene, quiet work environment. Don’t beat yourself up when your monkey brain wanders. Scientific experiments suggest that brief breaks in concentration can actually help you find more creative solutions for challenging problems. Davis suggests, “When your attention drifts at some point, simply note the fact that it drifted as interesting, and gently bring your attention back.”   Channel your inner surfer dude. “Mindfully attending to those thoughts means watching the thoughts go by and noting whatever comes upâ€"e.g., whether they stir up worries, tempting you away from the task at hand. The key is to let go of those thoughts that are not helping you stay on track, the way a surfer passes up the opportunity to ride those waves that are not quite right. Brains have lots of thoughts. You don’t have to react to each one just because it came up. Be that mental surfer and surf your thought waves.” A very Zen approach to staying focused on the work at hand.

Why Do We Fail - Simi Gupta on Career Geek

Why Do We Fail - Simi Gupta on Career Geek Although it seems as though some people never fail, everybody has failed at something in their life, whether academically or at a physical activity there is always something that they are not good at. There’s no doubt about it, failure makes us feel down and you may even consider quitting because “What’s the point?!”. I’ll tell you the point. You undertook this task for a reason, passion, money, glory, self-fulfillment, happiness, career etc. What makes you so undeserving of that degree, job, person, contract? NOTHING. Nothing at all. So why do we still fail?.. Loss of focus in crucial areas You’ve worked so so hard and covered all the material you needed to for that exam or assignment or to give that presentation. Turns out that one little thing you were SURE wouldn’t come up was the main focus. It sucks and you never got to show off all your amazing knowledge on the subject because you just weren’t given the chance. Unfair? Yes. Is it your fault? No. Can you learn from this? Absolutely! Whether you are doing your A levels, undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree or working, you will find out how important those little details are and I promise you, you WILL improve in your ability to prepare for anything life throws at you. Not seeking help A study conducted in Korea in 2011 showed that 67% of medical students did not seek help when urgently required, mainly due to them not taking their stresses seriously (http://www.kjme.kr/DOIx.php?id=10.3946/kjme.2011.23.1.7) The study found a significant link between happiness scores and their patterns in asking for help. When you are feeling overwhelmed and unable to carry out an activity then speak to someone about it! I can’t stress this enough, it really helps you to feel much better and to realise that others are feeling the same way as you whether or not they have “walked in your shoes” and it DOES NOT make you a weaker person because you try to do what you can to avoid failing. Lack of self belief You’ve heard this before but I’m gonna say it again. If you don’t believe that you can do it, then you really can’t. It’s as simple as that. Every minute of your time that you put into achieving your goal bring you an inch closer to your destination. I know I know, failing over and over makes you lose belief and I don’t have the words to convince you that you have the strength to succeed. So I’m going to tell you what Micheal Jordan says: “I’ve failed over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed”. Remember, everybody who’s anybody at one point in their life felt like they couldn’t do it either and everybody that’s nobody, gave up. If you know you’ll fail by giving up what’s wrong with trying and giving yourself the chance to get the best results? I could die tomorrow.. Well someone has actually calculated based on mortality rates that the chance of a person aged 15-24 is 1/4132 in the UK, which equates to a probability of 0.000242.   How many international students have you come across that leave their families and lives behind to study and work in London so that they can have a better quality of life? If you were born here, you are SO blessed to have the chance to study and earn money! If you are one of those people who actually can convince themselves that this 0.000242 is worth more than achieving your goals then carry on watching as everybody else surpasses you and one day you will kick yourself wishing you had taken more control over your own life. The truth is, only YOU have the control to change this attitude! Think about it if all world leaders, scientists and lawyers had this same attitude no one would persevere, and the world would be a dark place. To conclude this off, there are many reasons for failure and everybody is different in terms of their intellectual and physical strengths and gifts in the same way that everybody fails at different things. Sometimes we fail simply due to being overstressed at crunch time for a million different reasons. But the important thing to remember is that failing is a part of learning. Without failure there is absolutely no progress and it’s best to make those failures whilst you’re young rather than when you’re older. As a graduate I can safely say that I know many people that retook theirA levels and are now doing better than some of the others I graduated with. I promise, failing is not the end of the world! As a matter of fact… it is the start of real life! 8