Author: Heather R. Huhman

Heather R. Huhman is a career expert and founder & president ​of Come Recommended, a career and workplace education and consulting firm specializing in young professionals. She is also the author of#ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle (2010), national entry-level careers columnist forExaminer.com and blogs about career advice at HeatherHuhman.com.
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Career & WealthLifestyle & Habit BuildingRelationships & Personal Growth

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 …

Relationships & Personal Growth

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 …

NetworkingRelationships & Personal GrowthSkill Development

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 …