George Anders: The Value In Hiring Liberal Arts Majors
I spoke to George Anders, who is the author of You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a “Useless” Liberal Arts Education, about why companies haven’t been hiring liberal arts majors, what the future holds for these majors, how they can compete with other majors, the qualities that they have that make them valuable …
What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do About Your Job
There are a number of very good tests of personality type on the market, and as a career coach I always recommend that people in transition explore the results of such tests and apply those results in their decision-making processes. Being in transition is an opportune time to assess where you are and what you …
Do You Honestly Convey Limits Upfront?
Reputation management and personal brand development begin with good first impressions. But an overlooked fact is that most try so hard to please, they are not honest about what they can and cannot do. The improved approach is to convey limits upfront in terms of capabilities. The scope may refer to both time allotment and …
How to Use Video to Effectively Build Your Brand
A strong brand presence addresses the needs of consumers and the brand alike. Quality branding helps customers feel uniquely empowered by the brand, via enhancements like increased productivity or knowledge. The brand itself benefits from customers who develop loyalty, increasing the chances they advocate for the brand to friends and family. Quality branding can result …
Why Your Business Should Support a Charity
Unfortunately many businesses are only profit driven and they often neglect the problems of the world. However, you can get many benefits while helping the world become a better place to live. You can build a stronger brand image, attract and retain the best talent and separate your company from your competitors by creating a …
15 Ways Introverts Can Build Their Brand Online
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 helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.
1. Interview Others
“As someone who doesn’t like to talk …
Leaders Needed: Apply Within
It’s Not Too Early or Too Late
You have to continue to differentiate yourself at each stage in your career. Regardless of your age, at every point in your life, there is a younger person eager to step into your job. If you are 30 years old, there is an impatient 20-something coming up on …
5 Ways Your Personal Brand Can Bring Up the Quality of Your Website
A professional website for your personal brand is important in building a professional reputation and attracting the visitors. The graphics and content are also the point of reference from which all other of your online properties tie into.
By using the latest templates and responsive designs your brand can bring more visibility at a much …
Why You Should Document Your Failures
Do you do this today?
Do you take the time to document your failures?
Or, do you sweep past them?
My recommendation … take the time!
It’s not to memorialize them or make them part of your LinkedIn profile (but, they may be useful for interviews and mentoring). Rather, document your failures to learn from …
Why You Need to Think Like an Interviewer
To start with, I must make an important disclaimer. I am not a psychologist but a career coach. I don’t find it surprising that there is much in common between the two professions, and I have lots of stories to prove it. If you happen to be in transition, you may want to understand the …