Monthly Archives: April 2010
3 Simple Ways to Exceed Expectations and Establish Personal Leadership Brand
Success in life often hinges on two key elements: your ability to push yourself to greatness, and to exceed the expectations of others. Being a champion takes effort. The payoff is wonderful and builds your personal brand and repertoire.
Job Search Tips – How to Use Twitter Lists to Find a Job
What started out as the new shiny e-toy is slowly going the way of the quickly forgotten fad. Twitter lists were and are an incredible tool and were hugely accepted when they were unveiled. However, most people, after setting up a few lists, moved on to another shiny toy without giving it much thought. But Twitter lists are still an ideal way to better organize followers into people of interest, sports related, city related, geography related and even a category for your career search.
Top 5 Job Search Tips on Cover Letters
In a market where job openings are scarce, sending a cover letter is crucial because it gives you the opportunity to tell hiring directors why you are qualified for the position and what you can bring to the table. It is important to discuss your qualifications and expertise without revealing too much or too little information. Employers want to know why they should hire you.
Looking for an Internship? Consider These Job Search Tips
Are you having trouble identifying exactly where you want to intern this summer? Do you know what you want to do, but don’t know how to get there? Finding a rewarding internship in an industry that excites you can be difficult. Here are six tips on not just finding an internship, but finding one that is right for you.
Job Search Tips – Can I Collect Unemployment If I Relocate?
The answer is yes, you can relocate and continue to collect unemployment. State requirements vary, however, so it is extremely important to visit your new local employment office as soon as possible and let them know you wish to transfer your unemployment benefits.
Part 4: How I Work With My Personal Brand – How I Communicate What I Do
Showing what I do and have done adds credibility to my skills, shows that what I do is in alignment with my values, and that my brand is to be trusted.
Develop Your Personal Brand Strategy: 15 Must-Read Personal Branding Articles
Develop Your Personal Brand Strategy: 15 Must-Read Personal Branding Articles. When it comes to building a brand, there is rarely a “right” or “wrong” path that applies to all. Instead, it is likely a highly unique and personalized route that will lead you to success. With that said, allow me to provide an even wider range of viewpoints. Here are 15 recent personal branding articles from 15 great authors – some you might know, and some you might not.
Develop Your Personal Brand and Stand Out at Work
Some employees will make sure that they stick within their job requirements and do not do much more. Others will work very hard at their job and excel in it. However, there is a minority group of employees who really step up and contribute in any way they can. If you want a chance to advance in your company, you will have to be a part of that latter group.
Personal Brand Management – Use the Ongoing Personal Brand Review
It is easy to say that engagement and value is the essence of social networking, but it truly is the case. The more you provide helpful tips, recommendations, and insightful posts the more you will be at the top of others’ minds. Personal branding is a hotly discussed topic but it is one that affords you the ability to take ownership of your career direction.
Personal Brand Interview: Career-transition Expert Billie Sucher
Do a job because it’s right for you, not because someone else ‘picked’ it for you. Each job you hold is a stepping stone to the next, so do your very best to learn from each job and respect it while you’re doing it. Give back to something or someone who needs a helping hand. And when you feel like your river isn’t flowing in the right direction, I hope you will muster the courage to change course, sooner than later.
