3 Secrets To Looking More Likeable
It’s NOT “all about who you know.” This overused, inaccurate cliché cheapens the importance of presenting yourself the right way and building genuine relationships.
Here’s the truth: It’s all about who likes you and who respects you.
There is a HUGE difference between knowing someone (or having someone “know” you) and having someone like you …
6 Ways To Follow-Up Without Being Annoying
Whether you are a job-seeker, a salesperson, or an entrepreneur, it can be a challenge to be persistent without being seen as annoying. While each situation needs to be handled on a case-by-case basis, here are 6 ways to follow-up without being a pain in the neck:
1. Schedule your follow-up and have a reason …
Why Job-Seekers Should NOT Use Letters of Recommendation
Attention spans are extremely short and time is very limited in today’s fast-paced, digital society.
Don’t force a hiring manager to read through a 5-paragraph letter of recommendation (of which only a few sentences really enhance your perceived value anyway). Here are two better ways to use references and referrals as self-marketing tools during your …
The Best Way To Brag
A common question from the audience when I speak to groups about career development is, “How do I sell myself without bragging?” Here is my best answer: get the right people to brag for you.
A referral and/or testimonial from the right person is your most powerful marketing asset, whether you are a job-seeker, a …
How To Avoid Looking Desperate During Your Job Search
Desperation can destroy your job search.
Employers want to hire people who appear confident and in high-demand. The best way to avoid looking desperate is obviously by not being desperate. But, what do you do if you really feel like your options are very limited? Here are 7 secrets to avoid looking like a desperate …
Is Your LinkedIn Headline Killing Your Personal Brand?
If your LinkedIn headline is like most, it’s actually doing your personal brand more harm than good. Here are 4 ways your LinkedIn headline can destroy your perceived value:
Your headline is UNORIGINAL. Phrases like “Outside-the-box thinker” or “Problem-solver” or “Strategic Visionary” mean absolutely nothing and will not impress or intrigue anyone. If your headline…3 Reasons Why Networking Leads To Easier Interviews
Networking makes the interview process easier.
No employer will admit this or agree with this publicly because every employer wants you to think its hiring and HR practices are uniform for all applicants and employees. Based on my own experience and some “off-the-record” conversations with employers and hiring managers, that’s a load of garbage.
Without …
Attention Job-Seekers: Stop Branding Yourself As Lazy!
Every job-seeker knows that employers want to hire people who work hard. However, it’s very easy to unintentionally brand yourself as “lazy” when you are looking for your next job. During your job search, you are put under a microscope, as employers make quick judgments about your work ethic based on actions that may …