Your Brand: Do You Know What It Is?
If you’re in transition and want to be found among the many people looking for work, you must stand out. How can you increase your chances of being called in for an interview if you cannot be picked out from the crowd? The answer is in your brand. Why do people ask for a Coke …
Most Asked Questions about Work Authorization in the US
Well, I am getting a lot of questions about work authorization in the US and this week, I would like to clarify these questions. For example;
I have a university degree from X country. How do I apply for a work visa in the US?You cannot apply for a work visa which is called …
What Your Boss Really Wants From You
CEOs tell me that they want people:
-Who are full of ambition and goals.
-Who sing—well, silently hum—at work.
-Who stretch themselves every day and who always have new challenges they’re hankering to take on.
-Who get an emotional kick out of any accomplishment.
-Who are juiced (in the nonsteroid way) every morning to get …
How a Great Opt-In Strategy Can Grow Your Personal Brand
When it comes to building a personal brand you want to attract as many subscribers as possible. While email marketing is very effective in this process it’s also important to include an attractive opt-in box or page on your website. In order to effectively harness the power of this lead generating tool, it is important …
Standing Behind Your Brand – Confidence is Key
The best support you can offer yourself is confidence. Without belief in what you do and what you represent, you can’t successfully project a personal image that attracts customers. This confidence comes from an innate belief in your own worth as a person and as a product. It is the key to progress since it …
Are You the Office Trick or Treat?
Organizational leadership guru Adam Grant recently commented on what spoils a workplace culture. It’s surprisingly simple. It takes just one person to obliterate a collaborative, supportive and positive environment. It doesn’t have to be a person at the top. One mean-spirited, conniving, credit-hogging, work-shirking colleague will ruin your day, your week, or however long you …
Warning Signs of a Bad Candidate
Hiring the wrong candidate can cost the employer time, energy and money. Therefore, employers should be careful when assessing the candidates for the job. As an employer, you should not only look if the candidate’s skills and experience is a good fit for the job but also watch out his/her manners during the interview. If …
Be Yourself, Unless You’re A Jerk
There WILL be stress in your business life. The heat of the moment can cause you to do something that un-does years of good work. So be really careful in the following when the going gets tough:
-Don’t be overly convinced of your own importance.
-Don’t think you are the “exception to the rule” in …
One Trait That Gets Them Noticed for Leadership Roles
Belinda Parmar, CEO of the consultancy Lady Geek and author of “The Empathy Era” and “Little Miss Geek,” says, “Enlightened companies are increasingly aware that delivering empathy for their customers, employees, and the public is a powerful tool for improving profits, but attempts to implement empathy programs are frequently hamstrung by the common misconception of …
How to Make Pinterest Work for Your Personal Brand
Visual marketing is one of the best ways to attract an audience to your brand online. If you want to take your social media strategy to the next level then Pinterest will help you get there.
Would you like to attract more followers? It doesn’t matter whether you’ve never joined this powerful social network or …