Tips and Tricks for Successful Networking
Networking has two purposes: (1) to get you your next job, and if that’s not right now, (2) to prepare for when you need to. Networking is the most effective way to secure a job nowadays. Gerry Crispin of CareerXroads—human resources consultant to the largest companies in America—says that if you network your way into …
10 Differences Between a Manager and a Leader
When you get promoted to the role of a manager, unfortunately you don’t automatically become a leader. Although these two words can be used interchangeably, they represent two completely different traits. Being a leader is much different than being a manager. There are important differences between the two and below you can find 10 of …
16 Surprising Branding Secrets That Actually Work
These answers are provided by Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. YEC has also launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.
1. Always …
Include The Right Instagram Hashtags For Your Brand Marketing
Having a well-planned mobile marketing strategy is an important part of building your personal brand on social media. Leveraging hashtags to their fullest potential is also important for visibility and growth.Instagram is near the top of the networks today, which makes this a must-engage platform for brands. Posting relevant images and videos that your audience …
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for That Job?
From the interviewer’s vantage point, the selection process is about availability, choices and risk. That principle applies to many things the rest of us do, too, throughout the day. For instance, isn’t it interesting that when a group of people dine together in a restaurant, some of them make their menu decisions within a few …
The Loneliest Generations: Millennials and Gen Z
According to a recently released survey by the healthcare company Cigna, Gen Z is the loneliest generation followed by the millennials. Gen Z has an overall loneliness score of 48.3 and millennials have a score of 45.3. This survey has been conducted with more than 20,000 Americans who are 18 years and older.
The survey …
How to Use LinkedIn Research Methods For Your Personal Brand’s Growth
In order to get more exposure for your personal brand it’s important to know exactly what your target audience is seeking after. With the right research strategies in place your business can attract more leads for your products or services.LinkedIn is a premier networking resource as well as a warm lead generator. This large social …
Use These Methods to Keep Your Target Market Research Fresh
Target market research is an ongoing process in a constantly changing marketing world online. It’s important to have a personal brand message that is relevant and up to date. There are several factors that determine whether a customer is driven to make a purchase, including seasons of life, the current economy, competition, ect.
After you …
Just Tell Me All the Bad Stuff
Many years ago I was asked to evaluate a speech for a Toastmasters event where the speaker was preparing for the regional championship. Wining at this level meant he would go onto to the international level. It was a big stepping stone. The speaker asked us to do him a favor before he got started. What he said caught my attention …
How to Find Out What Your Brand 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 …