Bridge Web 2.0 Generation Gap and Engage
Now that the economy is beginning its slow uphill climb, boomers are beginning to think about retirement and the cycle of hiring entry-level talent is beginning again. Yet, a lot has changed in these past months and as any hiring manager can attest to, the Millennial Generation is like no other.
Many hiring managers are …
Personal Branding Interview: Paul Dunay
Today, I spoke to Paul Dunay, who is an ex-Personal Branding Blogger, author of Facebook Marketing for Dummies and is the Global Managing Director of Services and Social Marketing for Avaya. In this interview, Paul tells us why the web is the best place for marketing, how he got his book deal by blogging, tips …
The Hidden Goldmine Within the LinkedIn Companies Tab
I was interviewed by CNN this week to give some quick tips on using social networking for a job search beyond just updating your status to say you’re looking for a job.
In the segment I focused most on LinkedIn not only because there are now close to 45 million professionals who are members of …
Social Media Does Not Prepare You For…
So I’ve been doing a whole lot of interviewing for a Social Media Manager position here at SocialMediaMarketing.com. With so much content online about interviewing best practices, I thought that everyone would be an expert in interviewing, especially if you hang out in the blogosphere. There are so many career blogs out there with solid …
Be Wary of Personal Brand “Extensions”
Most people interested in personal branding have spent time developing thinking through what their brand means and represents and they’ve developed a personal branding statement, etc.
Focus is CriticalWhether its job search, career advancement, or a small business endeavor, staying true to your mission is key. Sending mixed messages to the marketplace or to …
Personal Branding Interview: Larry Weber
Today, I spoke to Larry Weber, who is the chairman of the Digital Influence Group and the author of the new book Sticks & Stones: How Digital Business Reputations Are Created Over Time…And Lost in a Click. In this interview, Larry goes over why brand management is harder to control now, what reputation management tools …
Personal Branding Interview: Gaylan Nielson
Today, I spoke to Gaylan Nielson, who is the co-author of FAKE WORK and the CEO of The Work Itself Group, Inc. In this interview, Gaylan explains what “Fake Work” is, why it exists, how companies can avoid it and then shares some examples. This information is important for companies and people who are looking …
Personal Branding Interview: Douglas Rushkoff
Today, I spoke to Douglas Rushkoff, who is the author of the new book Life Inc.: How the World Became a Corporation and How to Take It Back. In this interview, Douglas discusses his view of personal branding, how branding impacts online transactions, how we can take the world back from corporations, as well as …
Personal Branding Interview: Linda Bustos
Today, I spoke to Linda Bustos, who works for Elastic Path Software and is an award winning blogger at the Get Elastic eCommerce Blog. In this interview, Linda talks about inbound and outbound marketing, why personal branding is important to Gen-Y, shares her avatar advice and more.
What does it mean to ‘get elastic’?Though …
Personal Branding Interview: Don Bulmer
Today, I spoke to Don Bulmer, who is the Vice President of Global Communications at SAP AG. In this interview, Don talks to us about the most important aspect of his personal brand, how social media is changing marketing, how social networks make it easier for companies to grow their audiences and much more.
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