A Visual Guide: Personal Logo Design Tips For Non-Designers
When you’re young, monograms seem nerdy. However, once you’re older and design gets involved, a monogram or personal logo can become critical in making your personal brand memorable.
Use this visual guide to create or improve your own personal logo.
10 ideas to inspire you1. Is there some object or symbol associated with your …
Personal Branding Interview: Robert Scoble
Today, I spoke to Robert Scoble, who is an author, tech evangelist, blogger and fully employed worker. Wearing many hats, Robert has some great advice and insights to share in this interview. He talks about his career, his favorite interview, the future of branding, blogging and more.
You’ve changed companies many times in the past…Don’t Put Off Personal Branding to Focus on Keeping Your Job
Believe it or not, there are actually some people who are taking a not-so-secret delight in the economic recession. Who? Employers.
They’re glorying in the fact that there are so few jobs available that they receive hundreds of applications for a single position. They’re thrilled that they can wring salary concessions out of their employees …
Personal Branding Video | Gary Vaynerchuk
I love this video clip where Gary Vaynerchuk shares how you can crush it through building your personal brand and equity in yourself. It was filmed in November of 2008, but it’s still as relevant as ever — it’s a must watch video if you want to gain some insight on how to get ahead …
Ask the Readers: Surgery to Improve Your Job Search Odds?
How far some people will go to get hired.
Cosmetic and plastic surgery entered the mainstream years ago, but outside the adult and many modeling industries, it’s still rare to hear about people getting “enhanced” specifically for the purpose of finding a job or finding a better job.
Not anymore.
My Twitter friend @shim34 sent …
The Personal Branding Success Triangle
I just got back from a short vacation in Atlanta, where I connected with a few friends and was actually able to unplug myself from the personal branding world. You probably noticed my lack of activity on Twitter and other social services as a result. I finally had the chance to reflect on the past …
Don’t Be Everything to Everyone
Yesterday, while out with friends, I ended up talking to a young guy who is trying to break into the copywriting field. “What kind of writing do you want to do?” I asked him, trying to get a sense so I could give him useful advice. “What’s your focus?”
“I don’t know,” he told me. …
The Michael Jackson Brand
Like millions of people around the world, I was shocked and saddened by Michael Jackson’s untimely death last Thursday.
I found out on Twitter. And, it’s true, I’m a ‘closet’ Michael Jackson fan. I realized that as his music and videos filled the airwaves – he was the backdrop of my life for decades. …
3 Ways to Ensure Your Photo Works for Your Personal Brand
At some point when you’re developing your personal brand, you’re going to want to have professional photos taken so you will be able to show a great-looking photo on your blog or website.
By now, I’m sure you know things you need to be aware of when you take your business photos. No revealing clothes, …
Become a Personal Branding Superstar
When you’ve created your personal brand – you’ve put yourself in the game – you’re on the team. You may not be in the starting lineup yet, but with some hard work and focus on evolving your personal brand, you can eventually be the superstar.
When starting out creating your personal brand and all throughout …