Looking for a Job? Leave No Stone Unturned
We are creatures of habit – we get comfortable with certain TV channels, websites, and magazines, and we tend to stick with them. When it comes to looking for a job, we tend to take the same approach, and most of us go with what we know and stick to it. You can increase your …
Seeking a Professional Position? Better Project a Professional Brand!
Maybe you’re one of the millions of currently employed men and women who are getting ready to “test the waters” by exploring new, better career opportunities. Or, perhaps you’re among the other millions trying to get back into the job market after a job loss. Regardless of which group you might be among, one thing …
4 Ways To Brand Yourself As A Superior Candidate
In last week’s column, we discussed what causes your resume to brand you as a commodity candidate – and also how to recognize if you’re using commodity branding.
This week, let’s discuss a solution …
Instead of branding yourself as a commodity, why not brand yourself as a superior candidate?
In today’s job market, satisfying …
Integrate your Personal Brand into Your Resume
You may think a resume is just a resume—same old thing for everyone, right? Not quite. A resume can be a vital component of your personal brand. Resumes aren’t just for people seeking employment; they offer a professional overview of your experiences and help distinguish you as an individual whether you run your own business …
Are ‘Projects’ the New Job Interview?
In this week’s blog I want to share with you some of the content of a very interesting, thought-provoking article published on the online edition of Harvard Business Review (www.hbr.org): “Projects are the next job interviews,” by Michael Schrage, a research fellow at MIT Sloan School’s Center for Digital Business, and author of Serious Play.…
3 Reasons Your Resume Brands You As A Commodity
You wouldn’t describe yourself as a commodity, would you? Make sure your resume reflects this.
You especially wouldn’t describe yourself as a commodity when looking for a job. Who would say in a job interview, “You should hire me because I’m exactly the same as everyone else?”
So you’re probably thinking, “I’d never write a …
Revolutionize Your Brand Easing Life of Your Audience
Today I want to offer a simple reminder about your brand.
At the end of every email you send, every phone call you make, every tweet you read is a fellow human being.
And, as a fellow human being, they have a life. And stress. And an overwhelming to-do list… just like you do.
Except …
It’s Time to Tame those Tags
Job seekers have a lot of work cut out for them. They have to deal with the economic crisis, with the increasing unemployment rate, and with dozens of competitors. It’s not enough anymore to just have the skills for the job – they have to be a personal brand that stands out among the crowd …
Should You Show Your Stripes? Politics & Your Personal Brand
In this highly contentious election year, politics are everywhere. Surf the web, flip the channels, or tune your radio and right before your very eyes or ears talking heads everywhere are dissecting and opining on politics in the U.S. and the 2012 Presidential Election.
According to the Pew Research Center, the political climate in the …
A ‘Headhunter’s’ 8 Rules for ‘Acing’ the Job Interview
Each and every week of the year, my executive recruiting firm, The HTW (Hire to Win) Group, has candidates going in for face-to-face job interviews. The candidates we present, versus those who choose to do it alone, end up winning the job 70% of the time. What makes the difference? In short, it’s the fact …