Your Résumé Should NOT Include A Headshot
Just don’t do it.
“But what if I—”
No.
“But what about—?”
No!
“But I like to—”
No!
Unless you are a model or an actor applying for a modeling gig or auditioning for a part, you should never, ever, ever, ever, EV-VER …
Personal Branding: When To Call In The Pros
Almost everyone who is drawn to personal branding is seeking some practical result who will translate into tangible improvements for their lives. The list includes the likes of obtaining suitable employment, getting a promotion, improving our career prospects, establishing ourselves as referents or gaining influence in our field of expertise. And for those more bent …
Eliminating The Nerves Of Networking
Do you walk away from networking situations feeling like it was a display of your best you? Or do you walk out the door feeling like you missed out on great relationships simply because you were too nervous?
Looking at those who network best, it seems to be some natural trait that they were born …
How To Get Your Own Domain Name, Part 1
For that extra professional touch.
A JobMob reader asks:
I have a professional question. Do you know how someone gets a domain name that is their name? As in jacob@jacobshare.com?
There are actually 2 parts to the question:
1) How do you get your own domain name?
2) How do you use that domain for …
‘Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire’ Résumés Can ‘Burn’ You!
Is it ever a good idea to outright lie on your résumé, or even to significantly “fudge” the truth regarding your work history and/or accomplishments and achievements? The short answer to this question is “No!” because it can definitely come back to “burn” you! Nonetheless, this is a moral dilemma many job seekers wrestle with …
Belief vs. Fact vs. Assumption
In 1954, 25 year-old British medical student, Roger Bannister, broke the four-minute mile. Up until that point, it was thought not possible that a human being could achieve such a feat. Within the year following this historic accomplishment, the four-minute mile threshold was broken sixteen more times.
What was the difference?
Human beings are a …
7 Often-Overlooked Reasons To Write A Book
In the long run, these often-overlooked benefits of writing a may turn out to be even more important that your original goal of writing a book to build your personal brand.
The personal branding …
Announcing Millennial Branding’s New Premium Gen Y Research Portal
As a Personal Branding Blog subscribers, I would like you to be one of the first to know about my company’s new Premium Gen Y Research portal. I’ve spent several months developing a new focus area for my company, Millennials Branding. We are expanding our research and consulting services to help companies better attract, maintain …
How To Quickly Increase Sales
A number of traits define the sales personality. They are listed here for you to recognize the three top actions to incorporate into your everyday practice as these will make a huge difference in your sales growth:
Perseverance Consistency Working to solve problems and serving your clientele wellWhen I began in sales the Internet …
Performance Review: 3 More Ways To Sell Your Brand
Performance reviews: though most dread the appraisal process, it can actually be a great way to access and sell your personal brand. Going through the process annually is a good thing – it allows you to grow, develop, and become an expert in your field while advancing within the company.
The challenge for most during …