Monthly Archives: August 2009
Group Work Skill: 6 Tips to Keep Your Sanity and Your Personal Brand Image in Conflicts
How to handle team conflicts in the work place and impress your colleagues and employer.
Job Search Help: Reach Into Your Job Career Toolkit
Yes, a new shiny MacBook Pro and a Smartphone will make you look like a thriving young professional, but they will not help you get a job. There are less expensive things that are much more valuable that you can utilize in the search for the perfect career. Your career toolkit houses these treasures and
Personal Building for College Freshman – Tips On Dealing With New Roommates
Going to college and living with new people is a living and learning experience. It’s the first time you’re living with people whom you share the same ambitions, interests, and of course, fears. While having roommates is an exciting part of your college experience, it’s important to maintain a civilized relationship with them, so that
Your Personal Brand Online: 5 Ways To Organizing Your Personal Web Site
Personal Web sites are becoming increasingly more popular among career-seekers, and for a good reason. They allow you to maximize your resources so employers can see beyond the single-page list of your previous jobs. These tips will help you to better organize your Web site so that you become much more influential in the multi-media
How To Use Google Reader To Leverage Social Media and Become a Subject Matter Expert
Today, everyone has to be a subject matter expert if they want to get hired or advance their career. But the world is moving fast, and you have to stay on top of what’s being said in your field. In fact, your ultimate objective ought to be to become a thought leader in your subject
CONTEST: Product/Service Horror Stories for new eCornell Entrepreneurship Course
Want to learn how to avoid the pitfalls of entrepreneurship? eCornell is putting on a new course for entrepreneurs, and we’re holding a product and service horror stories contest so you can get a discount. You automatically get $100 off just by entering the contest, and the winner gets up to $375 off. Write your
Social Media Mistakes: Fired On Facebook.
Facebook! What was once a playground for college kids to connect, complain and discuss the daily buzz is now the worlds largest social network. With over 250 million people now using Facebook, opportunities are abundant for connecting with everyone from long lost high school friends to co-workers and potential employers. With everyone from your grandfather
Three Tips On How To Write A Personal Biography To Show Personal Brand Identity
From a previous article here on Brand-Yourself.com, we learn that personal branding consists of projecting three main qualities about yourself: your competencies (in other words, your skills); your personality, which includes your goals, values, and identity; and the unique value or benefit you are able to provide (i.e. what do you have to offer that
Your Personal Brand Image: 6 Tips for Professional Online Picture
If you want to distinguish yourself from your competition, putting a professional photograph of yourself online is a good start. People will remember your resume much better if they have a face to go with it. Here are some things to remember when having a photo taken, and what you should do with it once you get it.
Professional resume cover letter: 8 tips for great first impressions
We all have to write cover letters at some point in our careers. Here are 8 tips to remember to make yours stand out and get you the interview.
