Author Archives: RJ Sherman
Job Search Help: What To Do After Getting A Job Offer
Job Search
People tend to put so much emphasis on the job search process – the resume, the interview, what kind of job to look for, and how to get yourself noticed – that the part that comes next is often forgotten. So what exactly do you do when the whirlwind of applications is over and you
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Add a Headshot To Your Personal Brand Toolbox
How To
T-shirts, flip flops and tank tops are great—for the beach and lounging around your house. Generation Y may be taking over the workforce, but the apparel of the new generation is not. If you want someone to take you seriously, immediately let them know you mean business—put a photo in front of them that does
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7 Steps to Response to a Nasty Email and Build Personal Brand
How To
We have all received an abrasive email where the sender should have either picked up the phone or stopped by to discuss the issue face to face. It is important when responding to emails that you have a very professional email response. Today there is proper email etiquette that when not followed makes you look
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Tagged how to respond to emails, proper email etiquette, Responding to Emails
Student Resume Samples: GPA or Experience – Which Counts More?
Resume Samples
The two major elements on your resume that represent you and your competency are your academics – your GPA – and your experience – what you have done in the real world of your career field. But it is a tossup as to which is more important. They definitely create an interesting balance, but it
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Branding Yourself Online: 6 Simple Secrets to a Well-Designed Website
How To
Understanding how to build a user-friendly site does not have to be a headache. By keeping in mind some basic formatting rules, you can help ensure that your website keeps viewers happy. Here are 6 tips to improve your site’s design. What works well: Consistent pages. If you have a certain heading on every page,
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43 Tips for Job Interview: Before, During, and After
Interview Questions
Being interviewed is a critical aspect of the hiring process. You have already made it past the resume overview and now it is time for you to have what might be the only face-to-face interaction with your potential employer before they decide to hire you or not. It is essential that you put your best
Incorporate Your Personal Brand Building Into Networking
News
Meeting new people is a part of everyday life. Some of these acquaintances will come and go, while others will stay prominent for longer periods. Certainly, the people we remember best have strong personal brands. You might have met someone who became one of the most influential people of today, but didn’t realize it because
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Punctuality and Your Personal Brand
News
In sports such as football, soccer, hockey, and so on, athletes utilize training and practice to set themselves apart from the competition and position themselves to win the next game. Now, it won’t give you a big advantage in the job market if you do 1,000 push-ups before your job interview. But there are some
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Tagged Time Management
Personal Positioning: 7 Tips to Succeed as a Young Entrepreneur
How To
To date I have launched two companies; Charles River Web Connections (CRWC) and Brand-Yourself.com.CRWC launched while I was still a sophomore in high school. Both companies are going strong. College-aged business owners aren’t a rarity these days, but starting a serious business as a high school student is still intimidating.Getting a business off the ground
