An Interview With Jen Rudolph: CEO of Actor’s Green Room
I recently had the pleasure to sit down with Jen Rudolph; the founder and CEO of Actor’s Green Room. AGR is an acting company designed to help actors find and play to their strengths in this very competitive industry. Through close mentorship, to the foundation of networking in New York City, Jen went on to …
Use Five-Star Amazon Reviews to Build Your Personal Brand
Amazon is the largest online store for publishers and brands, and can be a great tool for building a fanbase for your personal brand. It takes getting top reviews to make this successful in a very competitive environment.
Do you need more visibility and sales for your product(s) or book(s)? By focusing on authentic reviews …
What do you want … Money, Labor or Access?
When you are asking for help.
What do you really want?
What do you really need?
I typically see requests for one of three things.
You may be able to get all three.
However, you should know what you want before you make the ask. As you think about what you need to grow your …
Cultural Fit: What Is It All About?
Many articles point to the fact that the job interview is really all about the so-called cultural fit of the candidate, provided the skill and experience requirements are met as well of course. The thing is that in addition to the hiring manager, several other company members, too, are interviewing candidates to add their own …
Improve Meeting and Party Results with Holiday Cheer
Do you sometimes have a bit of the“bah humbug” feeling when the need arises to attend company events? Most likely, you would prefer to spend your time with family and friends. Even worse, a “gift exchange” may be a requirement. The pressure of time and money spent may put unwelcomed pressure on you.
Should you …
6 Rules for Addressing a Cover Letter
While perusing the job advertisements of your favorite career site, you’ve just found a position that seems tailor-made for you. That’s a common scenario, but unfortunately, one that often strikes fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned job seekers. After all, there are a lot of steps to go through between locating a …
Best Cities in the World for Career Growth
New Year is coming and it is a great time to start new beginnings. Maybe you have been thinking of starting a new career or starting a new chapter in life. Then, this article is for you. PwC ranked some of the world’s largest cities for opportunities. It uses 10 categories including intellectual capital and …
Important Meetings Behind Closed Doors About You
Here’s a sampling of some devastating comments I’ve heard in headhunters’ meetings – comments that broke the chances of particular candidates.
· “Alan’s not an A player.”
· “The reference said Allie is an operator but has no vision.”
· “The company Anne is with doesn’t have a reputation for being well managed.”
· “Keith’s …
Instagram Advertising for Personal Brands
Having a well-planned sales strategy is an important part of building your personal brand online. Leveraging your advertising dollars to their fullest potential is also important for word-of-mouth and visibility.
Instagram is one of the top performing networks today that attracts a large audience, which makes this a must-use tool for brands. Posting eye-catching images …
The Organized Personal Brand
Organization. It’s the one thing so many of us let go when times get busy. From unkempt desks to computers cluttered with files from projects no one remembers anymore, it’s no wonder that entrepreneurs are forever stereotyped as flying by the seat of their pants. Yet, in a world where technology is taking on more …