Hi fatekeepers,

I follow a lot of amazing people on twitter but I saw an amazing post from a Zappos.com employee that I thought was worth sharing…take a look at the screenshot below:

I think this twitter post sums up their corporate culture and forward thinking. If you live in California and the Las Vegas area and you are looking for a job…if you do live in Nevada and are looking for a great opportunity to join a company that defines forward thinking click here.

Click HERE - Check out this video tour of the Zappos campus. Zappos.com powered by people like you!

 

Edward Jones came in as the number 2 best company to work for in the United States of America. Please read below what makes them so amazing to work for.

You might think that Edward Jones is just like every other large investment firm. They, however, like to believe that everything from their client-focused guiding principles,  their business philosophy,  business model and the awards they have achieved makes them unique.

Since their inception back in 1922, Edward Jones has taken a personal, long-term approach to investing. Then in 1955, we put forth a visionary new strategy of how investments should be delivered.

What is their culture? & What is it like to work for them?

At Edward Jones, your thoughts, opinions and ideas are welcome. You’ll experience world-class training opportunities and a strong network of support, helping you to achieve both your personal and professional goals. At Edward Jones, you’ll also find that your work can make a real difference in people’s lives. Every position ultimately supports their mission of providing the investments, services and advice individuals need to work toward their long-term financial goals.

When you join Edward Jones, you are joining an organization of devoted, enthusiastic, diverse and highly driven individuals. They understand fully that each and every associate contributes uniquely to our organization through solid values, a desire to make a difference and a strong client focus.

If you are interested in a career with Edward Jones click here.

Hello again,

If you watched the celebrity apprentice a few weeks ago you would have been introduced to Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh where he assigned this seasons celebrities with their assignment in episode 2.

Now who and what is Zappos.com? The site main service is a site that offers the absolute best selection in shoes in terms of brands, styles, colors, sizes, and widths. Over the past 9 years, the Zappos.com brand and their aspirations have evolved, and in addition to offering the best selection, they now want to be the company that provides the absolute best service online — not just in shoes, but in any category.

They have been featured this year in FORTUNE TOP 100 companies to work for in 2009, and came in at 23. The company’s debut at No. 23 makes it the highest-ranking newcomer on the list of the Best Companies to Work For.

The thing that makes this company one of the most unique in the world is its culture and 10 values. They have been featured on ABC nightly news, Fast Company magazine as one of the top 50 most innovative companies and as mentioned before in FORTUNE magazine.

I believe this would be a great company to work for, please check them out at Zappos.com and if their culture of fun and happy is not your cup of tea…you could at least receive one of best online sales experience and buy something!

If you’re worried about getting laid off, here’s some consolation: So is everyone else. Follow these do’s and don’ts to raise the odds that your job stays, well, yours.

DO take credit… but don’t “walk around with a big neon sign that says I’M GREAT,” says career coach Marie McIntyre. “Look for opportunities to let people know what you’re doing.” One good strategy: Create a paper trail by copying your boss on e-mail (selectively!). And periodically take the initiative to send a summary of what you’re working on.

DON’T ask for a raise or a promotion. Be patient, and be grateful for now that you’ve got a job.

DO volunteer for more work. Companies are making cuts, so someone needs to pick up the extra work. Do it with a smile, and you’re a dream employee.

DO arrive early and stay late. This is obvious and no longer optional. Make your commitment visible by pulling long hours. Also, lay off the text messaging or personal calls during business hours.

DON’T telecommute. “[Bosses] tend to fire people they don’t like or don’t know,” says Stephen Viscusi, author of “Bulletproof Your Job.” Working from home or part-time makes it harder for your boss to know you, so avoid it if you can.

DO chat up your boss and your boss’s boss. If you’re at the cafeteria, strike up a conversation. “Executives love to talk about business, and they’re often as uneasy talking with you as you are with them,” says McIntyre. Be ready with a question, like “I just read about something our competitor’s doing. What’s your take on that?”

DON’T be eccentric. Now’s the time to fit in completely. “Buy some Crest White Strips. Look like you belong there,” says career expert Stephen Viscusi. “Don’t wear perfume or cologne, because maybe you’re wearing the perfume of your boss’s ex-wife.”

DO feel your boss’s pain. If you feel as if you’re being marginalized, talk with your manager and find out what his or her priorities are these days. Ask your boss, “What are your biggest goals right now, and how can I help?”

DON’T be high maintenance. Even if layoffs are necessary, they can also serve as an excuse for companies to fire people they wanted to get rid of anyway. Why? The most frequent issue is attitude: People who are demanding, difficult, or whiny, or otherwise take up too much of their manager’s energy, are the first to go.

If you need something from your boss, there’s a right and a wrong way to ask. “Use the magic phrase, ‘I really want to make this work,’” suggests Deborah Brown-Volkman, a career coach who specializes in counseling financial services professionals. Be clear you’re committed to finding a solution that helps the company. “The worst approach is ‘I don’t have this, I don’t have that,’” Brown-Volkman says. Instead, show how your business will benefit from a fix. If you can’t, then let it go. And always be ready with a solution or two.

The bottom line: Make your boss’s job easier, not harder.

DO stay informed. Set a Google alert for your company so that you’re up on what’s going on. You’ll have a better sense for when layoffs are coming. Plus, smart employees know how their piece of the business fits into the larger picture of what’s happening at the company.

DON’T gossip about the company. It’s tempting to compare notes with co-workers, but obsessing about your fears will only distract you from being productive. “It’s a diversion of your energy, and whatever answers you’re coming up with aren’t that helpful,” says Haberfeld.

DO a self-review. Try this exercise: Imagine your boss, your boss’s boss, and the HR director all sitting in a room, categorizing people. What are they going to say about you? How much do they value your work?

DON’T panic! There may still be a way to save your job if your boss tells you you’re being laid off. “These are the words you always hear: ‘Listen, we have to let you go – it’s a numbers thing,’” says Viscusi. He suggests negotiating and offering to take less pay or work fewer days in the week.

“If they still say no,” he says, “now you’re calling their bluff, allowing yourself to open a bigger severance envelope.” That’s because if a company has trouble explaining why it fired you, there’s room for you to sue for wrongful termination. Some managers might decide it’s easier to throw some money in your direction now than risk losing more down the road.