Personal Branding – A New Requirement for Graduating Seniors
Graduating seniors in both high school and college have great opportunities, yet must seek to brand themselves in order to get into the top schools and companies in the world.
More than 3.2 million students were projected to exit high school this year, the largest number since the 1970s, according to the National Center for …
Press Release 2.0 – Social Networking Enhanced
The press release has been commonly used to introduce breaking news or to generate interest on a certain subject or company that has just recently gone into existence. Simple press releases, with a “catch” statement and a summary just don’t make the cut anymore. The media demands a more interactive approach to creating, submitting and …
Take Control of Your Life….Opportunities Await You
Part of Personal Branding is building your competencies and experience and theres no better way to do this than to jump at new opportunities. Remember that one door can always lead to the next and that your network is your most powerful tool. Another point is to always think outside of your box and by …
An Aggressive Personal Brand is the Only Way
You could be an intellectual and subject matter expert in your field or function, but without an inborn desire to go out and pursue your goals, you will fail. To get attention, you must demand attention from your audience. You have something important to say and material to show off, so do it, but make …
Introducing the Personal Network Report Card
In a post last year, I exclaimed that there is a strength pyramid for your personal network. I have developed a report card to take this strength model into account. 60% of corporate jobs are taken through networking, so I feel this is a vital tool to you and your personal brand. As you fill …
Support – “The Personal Brand Driver”
Support is one of the most critical parts of a Personal Brand. I say this because, the people in your life that truly support you through both good and bad times, are the same people that help you elevate and overcome obstacles. These individuals, such as your close friends, relatives, family and mentors, help shape …
Presenting for IMPACT
What is the one time when you are in the spotlight?
You guessed it, when you are presenting to your audience on a given subject. Your credibility is at stake during this presentation, so be prepared to answer questions and be concise with your PowerPoint slides and vocals.
Here are some tips:
Know your audience: …Stairway to heaven
“You have to start somewhere” a quote that many of you have heard in the past or present, exclaiming that you can’t just become a CEO overnight and that you have to pay your dues in the beginning to transform into your desired image.
How you get there is up to you and your strategic …
Find the Right People in Your Network
Ever wonder why your friends are seizing job opportunities, while you are researching hours each day and applying to multiple jobs with no results?
Networking allows for ease in this process, and by connecting with a professional in your desired work space, you have:
less pressure more credibility possibly less interviews / time to interview…Politics
You could be the hardest worker and have the most intellect in your selected field, but without strategic politics, you will not achieve your full potential. Politics, a factor that increases as company size increases, are relationship-centric. Remember always hearing “its not what you know, it’s who you know,” well that isn’t completely true. If …