Oh My Stars! YouTube Style
YouTube’s Next Up stars are an elite group of lip-dubbing, indie-band interviewing, and action-comedy producing grassroots talent pulling in okay bucks from not only YouTube’s partners program, but also a cash prize that came from making the YouTube Next Up list.
No one is suggesting that being a YouTube phenomenon is a good job. Or, …
3 Reasons Your Resume Brands You As A Commodity
You wouldn’t describe yourself as a commodity, would you? Make sure your resume reflects this.
You especially wouldn’t describe yourself as a commodity when looking for a job. Who would say in a job interview, “You should hire me because I’m exactly the same as everyone else?”
So you’re probably thinking, “I’d never write a …
Revolutionize Your Brand Easing Life of Your Audience
Today I want to offer a simple reminder about your brand.
At the end of every email you send, every phone call you make, every tweet you read is a fellow human being.
And, as a fellow human being, they have a life. And stress. And an overwhelming to-do list… just like you do.
Except …
It’s Time to Tame those Tags
Job seekers have a lot of work cut out for them. They have to deal with the economic crisis, with the increasing unemployment rate, and with dozens of competitors. It’s not enough anymore to just have the skills for the job – they have to be a personal brand that stands out among the crowd …
Should You Show Your Stripes? Politics & Your Personal Brand
In this highly contentious election year, politics are everywhere. Surf the web, flip the channels, or tune your radio and right before your very eyes or ears talking heads everywhere are dissecting and opining on politics in the U.S. and the 2012 Presidential Election.
According to the Pew Research Center, the political climate in the …
Love Him or Hate Him – Floyd Mayweather Jr
Personal wealth is just a small piece of your personal brand success pie. If you maximize opportunities while in the spotlight then most likely financial benefits will follow. And we know that the spotlight shines just as bright on a villain as it does on a hero.
Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. has amassed great personal …
Multimedia eBooks: Extending Your Content and Your Brand
Hello!
This is my first post for Dan’s blog and I’m thrilled to be Personal Branding’s newest contributor. My goal here at Personal Branding is to share video tips and ways you can connect with your audience without being plastic or pushy. As a video coach, I’ve worked with journalists, nonprofits, and business folks for …
Twitter Personal Branding Q + A #16
Responses to recent tweets by people about personal branding and not showering, online portfolios and donations to non-profits.
Personal branding hygieneGreg Hartle, @greghartle, twittered: Experts: Am I hurting my personal brand by not showering for four days?
Jacob Share, @jacobshare: Not if you work from home by yourself and don’t do video.
Yes if …
A ‘Headhunter’s’ 8 Rules for ‘Acing’ the Job Interview
Each and every week of the year, my executive recruiting firm, The HTW (Hire to Win) Group, has candidates going in for face-to-face job interviews. The candidates we present, versus those who choose to do it alone, end up winning the job 70% of the time. What makes the difference? In short, it’s the fact …
3 Common Branding Mistakes of the Digital Age
Most professionals and business owners who use social media don’t have a grasp on branding. They didn’t go to school to learn it and it’s not their strength.
Branding is how you define yourself with the goal of being distinct from other people or companies. Your name, your picture and your content define who you …