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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5 Ways Veterans Can Build Their Brand

This month, the military’s Hiring Our Heroes campaign introduced a new branding workshop to their job fairs. The workshop focuses on resumes, interviewing, and career transition skills. Recognizing the importance of the personal brand, the workshop will be a permanent addition to all Hiring Our Heroes job fairs.

In honor of Memorial Day, here are …

A career portfolio serves as a great way for job seekers to tell a story about their work experience and illustrate their personal brand.
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6 Elements to Make Your Career Portfolio Stand Out

A career portfolio serves as a great way for job seekers to tell a story about their work experience and illustrate their personal brand. From your internships in college to your most recent job, a career portfolio displays your accomplishments and what makes you a sought-after candidate.

When you create your portfolio, it’s important to …

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5 Ways Your Brand Can Advance Your Career

Throughout your career, your brand will always be a valuable asset. When you maintain a professional brand, you’re more likely to be noticed by managers. They’ll see your strengths and offer you opportunities as a result.

Here are five ways to advance your career with your brand:

Go the extra mile. Your work is important. …

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Graduates: Stand Out Using Your Personal Brand

You’re about to graduate college and join millions of other graduates in the competitive world of the job search. Of course, you won’t all be competing for the same jobs, but many of you will.

Now, more than ever, it’s essential to tailor your personal brand to your advantage. Here are a few ways you …

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Extroverts: 4 Branding Takeaways From Introverts

Although introverts may appear soft-spoken, they actually have some big ideas when it comes to branding. Their branding techniques speak loudly and extroverts need to listen up. Whether it’s an introvert’s quiet thinking or their great amounts of creativity, here are some branding strengths of introverts that extroverts should pay attention to.

Introverts are passionate…
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