How To Give Constructive Feedback
Just as you owe it to people praise them, you owe it to them to provide critique. Face it. People will disappoint you. Regardless of your great example, careful delegation, and optimistic blind hope, people will disappoint.
The first rule is to not shoot the messenger when you learn about a problem. You shouldn’t punish …
6 Ways To Stay Top of Mind After An Event
You went to a networking event, chatted with new contacts, and collected cards. Now what? There are multitudes of things you can do to make a personal and lasting impression past the first interaction. Now that you’ve done your due diligence in attending a networking event and connecting with peers, it’s time to begin the …
11 Ways to Use Personal Media Features to Strengthen Your Brand
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free …
4-Step Email Marketing Success for Personal Brands
Having a well-planned email marketing strategy is an important tool for your personal brand where you and your business can connect with your audience in a meaningful way. The way you communicate is important in order to increase sales and return customers.
There are several ways that the right email strategy can work for your …
Skills, Passion and Execution – Tips for Hiring Managers
Hire for Smarts.
Dig for Passion.
Look for proof of Execution.
When hiring someone … or looking for a job yourself … these are three things you should be aware of and using to insure you find the right fit or are the right fit.
These are especially true whether you are freelancing, consulting or …
12 Considerations to Make Before Changing Your Brand Image
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that …
6 Things To Think About Before You Start Your Job Hunt
You’ve spent the last three months searching for a job and company that not only interests you, but that you’re confident you can excel in. Unfortunately, you’ve only been able to find one or the other.
Finding the right job fit isn’t always easy. The job search can be a painstakingly long process defined by …
Entrepreneur: Don’t Fear the Tweet
Social media has provided companies a quick, uninhibited way to connect with consumers the world over. From this, of course, has stemmed those brands that never quite “got” its purpose, choosing to type out manifestos and then posting them 150 characters at a time on Twitter. Even though this kind of over-tweeting is certainly harmful …
Here’s Why the Resume Isn’t Dead Yet
While technology is an important part of the job search equation, it doesn’t trump thought-work, introspection and proper targeting.
Yes, totally ignoring technology can potentially be harmful, in that disregarding its value could equate to missed opportunities. However, overshadowing the process with a hyper-focus on technology’s ability to catapult your results can be equally harmful.…
Your Brand: Do You Know What It Is?
If you’re in transition and want to be found among the many people looking for work, you must stand out. How can you increase your chances of being called in for an interview if you cannot be picked out from the crowd? The answer is in your brand. Why do people ask for a Coke …