Author Archives: Walter Feigenson

Even Granny Can Blog: Blogging Methods Anyone Can Use To Build Personal Brand

How To

If you can use email, you can blog using Posterous. If you want total control of your blog, use a hosted WordPress installation. Here’s how and why.

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Job Search Tips – Concentrate on Things You Can Control

Job Search

You may feel like you’re completely at the mercy of others in your job search. In some ways that’s true, but here are some things you control.

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Develop Your Personal Brand through Blogging – Use Stats to Guide What You Write

How To

Most blogging software platforms give you some feedback about your users. You’ll get stats about how many people visited your blog, your top posts, referring sites, and the search terms people use to get to the site. Follow them to discover the topics you should write on and develop your personal brand through blogging.

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What’s Better for Your Personal Brand – a Blog or a Website?

How To

A blog is usually better than a website for your personal branding efforts. Learn why!

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Personal Brand Management – Where to Draw the Line between Personal Branding and Free Speech

How To

While it’s important to get your brand recognized, you need to be sure you are being seen in a way that is appealing to everyone, regardless of personal beliefs

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SEO Social Media – Make Sure Your LinkedIn Profile is 100 Percent Complete

Online reputation management

LinkedIn says you’re 40 times more likely to turn up in a search if your profile is complete. Here’s how to complete yours – make it a priority to get it done!

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Develop Personal Brand: Networking Techniques for Introverts

How To

Most people hate networking events. If you’re an introvert, you probably avoid them like the plague. But even extraverts can become introverts when faced with a roomful of people they don’t know. Networking is a bit like the medicine your doctor gives you: it may taste bad, but you know it’s good for you. Here’s how to survive networking.

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How to Write a Biography – And Why You Should!

How To

You’ll need several versions of your bio. Some should be in first-person and some in third-person. Start with your Personal Branding Statement, and make sure your text supports it.

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Job Search Tips – Find a Job through Using Google Alerts

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Job Search

Use Google Alerts to research and help you write about specific target companies. They’ll be watching what you write using their own Alerts.

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Job Search Tips – How Volunteer Work Can Help You Find a Job

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Job Search

Given the season, I thought this would be a good topic. Volunteering your services doesn’t just help others, it can help you too. And what better time of the year to think about giving your time! There are many places you can volunteer your services; you only have to look around to find worthy causes.

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