Monthly Archives: August 2009
6 New Rules of Executive Job Search
I was commiserating recently with recruiter Jeff Lipschultz, a founding partner of A-list Solutions, about how overwhelming the new world of executive job search can be for those facing one. With fewer jobs at every level, when faced with a layoff or when considering a career transition, executives may find they’re not in demand the
Brand Yourself with A Personal Branding Video – Al Biedrzycki
With the job market so tough, we constantly encourage our readers to distinguish and promote themselves in unique, innovative ways. We tout personal branding and social media as ideal methods to get your message and qualifications out to the right audience. Does it work? Do people listen? We like to think so, but it is
Interview Tips – Win over Your Interviewer through A Thank You Note
You just walked out of that long-awaited interview, you rocked the difficult questions, and asked even better ones, but unfortunately your work is not done. I know that the last thing you want to do is walk out of an interview and hand-write a thank you note to someone from Human Resources; no one enjoys
Tips for Job Interview: Avoid These 9 Common Phone Interview Blunders
You’ve made it past phase one, the cover letter and resume submission. Now it’s time for the phone interview. More and more employers are questioning potential employees over the phone to cut costs and help weed out candidates. Use this opportunity to shine and earn face-face time with the employer. Avoid these simple (and common)
Personal Branding Books: Executive Branding and Your LinkedIn Profile
One of our blog contributors, long time friend and one of the best resume branders we know has just come out with her own e-book! Meg Guiseppi’s highly collaborative and personalized branding process brings out her client’s passions, strengths, and value proposition. Please check our her e-book for more information on how to create a
Reduce Your Chances of Getting Laid Off In a Down Economy
These days, we’re all a little on edge about the immediate future of our jobs. Lay-offs are happening right and left and we seem to have so little control over it. While this may be true, we do have control over our “lay-off potential.” This article will not tell you how to prevent yourself from
Personal Branding Tips – Brand Yourself with Effective “Elevator Speech”
The most effective elevator speeches I’ve used have been concise and value based. The following is an example. Please input your own information and PRACTICE it enough times so that it becomes as natural as saying your name when meeting someone new. Try to minimize the advertisement or tendency to talk about yourself. It is
Build Your Personal Brand Online – Top 5 Reasons Why You Need A Personal Website
Build Your Personal Brand Online – Top 5 Reasons Why You Need A Personal Website
Job Search Tips – How to Find a Job as A College Student
You may think you know all about college job searches, but you still don’t have a job so perhaps this could actually help you. If you want to have something impressive and unique to show employers after graduation then you need to get a bit creative. Yes, you! Having a standard job as a cashier,
Personal Branding with Social Media: Twitter Your Way to Your Personal Brand
Twitter.com may get a bad rep because of the user’s inability to post anything longer than 140 characters, but that’s one of the reasons I like it. I have to admit, the simplicity of this particular social networking site confused me. I wondered why anyone would need a means for updating their status, since that
