Write a Book to Establish Your Personal Brand
Have you ever considered publishing a book? When you publish a book it provides customers and others a tangible example of your work, which can establish your personal brand.
I know, I know…you are saying:
Come on, write a book? Really? Who would publish a book I wrote? You would!
In my last post, I …
10 Job Search Behaviors to Avoid
Job search is hard work; it’s stressful and riddled with anxiety. Do not exacerbate it by letting highly charged emotions drive bad behavior when you’re looking for a new job. Reign in your anxiety: Manage it with exercise; a few hours spent with understanding and light-hearted friends; attendance at emotionally soothing venues; engagement in empowering …
Why Don’t You Understand Your Compensation?
Indeed, most people don’t understand their compensation. That’s amazing, since after all, compensation is the main purpose for having a job. Don’t misunderstand me: most people know their salary, but salary is only a part of total compensation. There’s a lot more that you should know about this subject so that when you’re in the …
Expanding Ideas to Expand Business
Do you have a “go-to person” in your life? This is someone who will take your ideas into serious consideration and help you to develop them further. It’s a rare treat to find someone you trust and respect, and with whom you may reciprocate in this manner.
When you find such a partner, whether you …
How to Get Employers to Love Your Brand
We all know personal branding can help you market your expertise and land a job. However, do we really know how to get our personal brands noticed by employers?
One of the key factors of building your personal brand is creating one employers and recruiters will love, which will give you an edge on your …
Dan Schawbel’s Promote Yourself is Available Today!
I hope you’re doing well and thank you so much for following this blog and supporting both my company and my career. I appreciate you taking the time to read my work on careers, workplace trends and personal branding.
Today, I’m proud to announce that my second book, Promote Yourself: The New Rules For Career …
Do You Have What it Takes to Be Famous?
Miley, Lindsay, Amanda, Brittany, Justin, Chris, Rihanna, Honey Boo Boo, You?
When children are asked what they want to be when they grow up, a popular new answer is: “famous.” Honey Boo Boo is famous – famous enough for People magazine to sponsor a lookalike contest. Parents actually entered their kids’ photos in hopes of …
Wanted: Account Executive for You, Inc.
The other day I was working with an individual who is conducting a job search and she told me she was looking for an “Assistant Account Executive” type role in a media communications firm. For those out there who are not familiar with either the job title or industry, here is a quick primer. A …
Personal Branding Weekly – Putting Your Best Words Forward
Let’s all sigh or shake our heads in unison – twerking and selfie all made it into the dictionary this past week. I know it’s a sign of the times. The challenge is in the business force these days we have many generations working side by side. We see the majority of the posts in …
50 Great Questions to Ask on a Sales Interview
Without exception, when recruiting sales job seekers, companies want the interviewee to ask intelligent, thoughtful questions. Though, all too often, the applicant does not come prepared with inquiries.
Regardless of how well the answers the individual gave were, if they don’t have pertinent questions, the meeting is left in an “up in the air” state.…