How to Create a Personal Marketing Plan
Effective personal branding doesn’t just happen overnight. You have to have a personal marketing plan in place if you want to maximize your personal brand and career.
Job seekers who build effective personal brands carefully plan a strategy to help make themselves become noticed by employers and recruiters. A personal marketing plan consists of creating …
Show Companies You Can Fit Into Their Culture Easily
A company’s culture is like a puzzle – it’s either you “fit” into it or you don’t. A candidate’s alignment with the company’s values, habits, and even communication styles is both beneficial for themselves and the employer. It can allow for easier management, engagement, and increased satisfaction over time.
Even when you’re qualified in every …
5 Things to Do Before Building A Personal Brand
A strong personal brand isn’t created overnight. It takes time to discover your strengths, identify your passions, and build a community of followers.
In a Medium article by Gary Vaynerchuk, he talks about how a personal brand can lose value if an individual doesn’t “put in the work.” Vaynerchuk also explains many people overlook the …
5 Ways To Refresh Your Personal Brand This Year
Are you ready to make this year the best year for your career? If so, it might be time to refresh your personal brand.
Refreshing your personal brand will make you feel more confident about your career, discover new opportunities, and get noticed by employers. By refreshing your resume or updating your online portfolio, you …
5 Skills That Will Get You Hired
Do you possess strong communication skills? Do perform well in a team setting? If so, it’s very likely you’ll be a highly sought-after candidate in 2015.
According to a November 2014 report by NACE, leadership, the ability to work in a team, and strong communication skills are just a few of the top skills employers …
4 Last-Minute Gifts to Give Your Boss and Coworkers
As final reports are submitted and employees tie up loose ends before the holidays, many are scrambling around to find the perfect gift to give their colleagues at the annual company holiday party.
While it might seem like finding a holiday gift is the last of your priorities this time of year, it can actually …
4 Unusual Ways to Land a Job
Despite the popularity of social media, many job seekers don’t realize how powerful it can be during the job search process.
Although in-person networking is very effective, social media can open the doors to connections you can’t make on a daily basis. Especially if you’re looking for a job in a different city or state, …
5 Tips for Networking with Influencers
Connecting with influential professionals in your industry can be extremely beneficial for your career. Not only will you have the opportunity to learn about their expertise, but also you will have the chance to get yourself noticed by an influential professional in your field.
Influencers can help you grow as a professional and do wonders …
5 Ways You Can Benefit from a Personal Branding Coach
Whenever you’re searching for jobs or networking with professionals, your personal brand plays a huge role in your career.
The reality is, it’s no longer an option to create a personal brand. If you want to land a job, launch a business, or connect with influential people in your industry, you need to have a …
What to Do When You’re Afraid of Networking
Does the thought of entering a crowded room filled with strangers make your palms sweat?
Networking is a fear many people share. Some would even say it’s one of the scariest steps of finding a job. Whether it’s getting freaked out by small talk or the fear of forgetting someone’s name, networking can be a …