Desperately Seeking Confident Job Seeker
Can you believe it’s the last Monday of 2010? Whether you’re working or job searching (which is a full-time job in itself), today marks the beginning of the last workweek of 2010. My challenge to each job seeker out there is to create a confident personal brand statement before January 1, 2011.
Change things up…When Bad Brands Happen to Good People
It started when I saw the recent banner headlines about the government’s crackdown on hedge funds for insider trading. “Oh, my. Here are a bunch of innocent people that work inside of the company who will be branded as unethical even though any potential problems probably stem from just a few bad apples.”
Bonuses and…Personal Branding Interview: Dr. Woody
Today, I spoke to Mike “Dr. Woody” Woodward, who is the author of The YOU Plan: A 5-Step Guide to Taking Charge of Your Career in the New Economy, a coach and consultant. In this interview, Dr. Woody talks about career development in a bad economy, how to create your own opportunities, why passion can …
Non-Verbal Branding for Today’s Savvy Job Seeker
Did you know that 55% of communication is non-verbal? Think about the last time you were at a party and someone was talking with their hands or a political debate that was scrutinized after for every facial expression the candidates made. Humans love to ‘speak’ even when we don’t say a word.
Observing your body’s…Senator Scott Brown’s Brand Lessons
You’ve heard about Senator Scott Brown from Massachusetts by now. He’s the Republican (yes, you read that correctly) who made international headlines by winning Senator Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat (not a Republican) in the bluest state in the country and upsetting the Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate…no mean feat.
How did he do it? …
Shake Up a Job Search Success Cocktail This Holiday
Many times I write as I’m sitting at my desk looking out at the city (Chicago) streets below filled with traffic, people, and energy. Today’s blog is different; I’m writing it from one of my favorite spots, Starbucks. I love writing here because, other than fresh coffee, it provides a continuous flow of energy, which …
Simplifying Personal Branding for Job Seekers
Terror, anxiety, stress, depression, overwhelm, and a sense of hopelessness permeates the entire process of securing employment. Have you ever considered that job seekers need to master more skills than a CEO of a Fortune 500 company? While CEO’s hire and surround themselves with qualified experts in diverse disciplines, job seekers must master most disciplines …
Teases, Code Words, and Dances for Holiday Branding
“Can I just relax now?” you’re asking. “I’ve been working hard all year building my career, my brand, and my job. I’m going home for the holidays and I need a break.” Okay. You can have one for a little while, but your Holiday Branding Elf (me) asks that you don’t waste golden opportunities in …
Have Your Holiday Cards Work for You
Thanksgiving dinner has finished, dishes are clean, dessert is on the table and the newspaper has just been opened. The men are in the family room watching TV and the women in the dining room clamoring over the sale papers strategizing the next morning’s shopping with maps, time charts, plans and lists as if they’re …
3 Ways to Keep Your Job Search Healthy This Holiday
Fresh off the hottest sales of the season and with shopping in full swing for the holidays, it’s nearly impossible to enter a store without seeing a Salvation Army volunteer ringing that familiar bell asking for a donation. If you’re on the job market, this year might be tough to donate extra dollars however, you …