Videos

• • Add a new contact
    (2 minutes, 41 seconds) March 22, 2007
    
    How do you add a network contact? Its pretty simple - this video shows some of the important fields you need to use.
  • Add a log entry
    (1 minute, 33 seconds) March 23, 2007
    
    This shows how to add a log entry on a network contact. You do it the same way if you want to add a log entry for a job or target company.
  • Create a CSV file to import new companies
    (1 minute, 54 seconds) March 23, 2007
    
    This is perhaps one of the most important things to do when getting started. Since it is a premium feature, make sure you do it within the first 14 days and you won't have to upgrade your account later. Note that you can create your own csv files to import, which can be a lot faster than typing each company in one by one.
  • Importing Companies from a CSV file
    (1 minute, 46 seconds) March 23, 2007
    
    Make sure you import your companies in the first 14 days while you still have premium features for free! This video show's how to import new companies into your account (make sure you see the video "Create a csv file to import new companies"). The video says you can import 5, 500 or 5,000 records. Premium users have unlimited storage while, regular users are limited in the number of network contacts and companies saved.
• • The List Panel defined
    (2 minutes, 27 seconds)
    
    The List Panel is like a spreadsheet interface + web interface. This short video shows what the List Panel is (there is a List Panel in various places…) and what the different things mean. This is a “must see” video!
  • Action Items Explained
    (2 minute, 33 seconds)
    
    It is easy to create an action item to remind you what needs to be done. This video walks you through the process.
• • Get Contact List
    (2 minutes, 53 seconds)
    
    You shouldn’t be at your computer all day long - even social networkers need to get away and meet people face-to-face! Here is a way to print your contact list – including company and/or network contacts. Select and order the results by tag, category, etc. You can also export to a csv or vcard file which allows you to send to other programs (like Outlook, LinkedIn, Plaxo, etc.). There is a lot of functionality on this page, hopefully this tutorial will help you see how easy it really is. This is a premium feature.
  • Tags Explained
    (1 minute, 22 seconds)
    
    You NEED TO use tags… if you don’t, then watch this quick video and see how easy it is to use them. It is super valuable.
  • Tags to E-mails?
    (2 minute, 03 seconds)
    
    This video shows how powerful tags are, and one of the most important things you can do with them. No matter who you are (active job seeker, small business owner, happily employed professional) this makes Career Navigator a valuable relationship management tool. This is a premium feature.
  • Drag and drop from outlook
    (54 seconds)
    
    The fastest way to add a new contact is by dragging and dropping from Outlook contacts. Watch this short video to see how to do it!
  • Network Relationship Goals
    (2 minutes, 33 seconds) April 4, 2007
    
    Networking is about relationships, and proactively improving the relationships. The Network Relationship Goals allows you to pick a section of your network and focus on strengthening the relationships. Check out this simple tutorial to see how it works. (The idea is simple, the results can be profound)
  • How to export your contacts from LinkedIn
    (2 minutes, 26 seconds) April 21, 2007
    
    This video shows how to export your contacts from LinkedIn, and what to do with the exported file before you import it into your account here. This is a premium feature.
• • How to track a job posting and edit its status
    (2 minutes, 49 seconds)
    
    Managing jobs that you apply is simple when you enter them here. The ability to tie them to a company, indicate which resume and cover letter you use, associate reference letters, put important dates (date of interview, date of thank you letter, etc.) is really powerful.
  • How to Add a Job Feed
    (1 minute, 31 seconds)
    
    This short video shows how powerful feeds from job search engines can be. After you watch this video you'll know how to create a job feed and save it in your account.
  • Job Feeds Creating a New Job Record
    (1 minute, 37 seconds)
    
    Kind of Part II to the job feed video, which shows you how to quickly click on a job feed and add that as a job record. Very cool.
• • How to use the Maps
    (2 minutes, 29 seconds)
    
    This tutorial shows you how Google Maps allows you to see your network contacts on a map, as well as where your target companies are. Note that you can save a company to the "Global Map" so that everyone can see it - this is helpful for others that may be new to your area and need help in their job search.
  • Expense Tracker
    (1 minute, 45 seconds)
    
    This is a very simple way to track expenses and mileage, allowing you to categorize each “expense” as you wish. You will get an e-mail at the end of every January with an itemized list that you can take to your accountant and perhaps get a write-off (not all job search expenses are tax-deductible, consult with your accountant). In some cases (job search, business ownership) the expense of Career Navigator may be tax deductible. This is a premium feature.

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