10 Things I’ve Learned About Business from Mountain Biking
Whether you know how to ride a bike or not. Whether you’ve ever been on a trail, let alone a Mountain Bike in a forest. There are a few things I have learned from 20+ years of Mountain Biking that I think align quite closely with what we all deal with in our everyday work …
Just Say NO to Career Dissatisfaction!
If you are happy with your income, employer, and opportunity for career development, read no further. Consider yourself fortunate and be thankful. If you feel there is definite room for improvement, however, then I encourage you to read on.
The 2008/2009 Salary.com job satisfaction survey found that the majority (65%) of ALL American workers admitted …
Ignite Word of Mouth with the New LinkedIn Contacts
LinkedIn is often considered as the avant-garde of online job portals, and quite rightly so. As a professional Rolodex, using word of mouth marketing has helped LinkedIn become something users can turn to when they’re on the lookout for a job or meeting someone for business purposes. But now the website is looking to expand …
Hiring a Writer for Your Brand? 11 Must-Have Qualities
When hiring a ghostwriter or copywriter for your brand, what’s the #1 thing you look for?
The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions …
Unleash the Artist Within
“Roberta” had to hold back tears as she heard her best friend, “Carla”, bluntly telling her the whole truth about her artwork. Carla revealed the piece should not be submitted to the gallery for an upcoming art show. Furthermore, Roberta was advised to look at the amount of artwork she has been selling versus the …
Graduates: Stand Out Using Your Personal Brand
You’re about to graduate college and join millions of other graduates in the competitive world of the job search. Of course, you won’t all be competing for the same jobs, but many of you will.
Now, more than ever, it’s essential to tailor your personal brand to your advantage. Here are a few ways you …
The New Recruitment Strategy: Jobs that Hunt You
Your LinkedIn profile and resume may soon disappear or diminish in importance when it comes to recruiters finding you and approaching you with a great job offer. There’s something called Big Data that may supplant any other approach to matching the perfect job with you.
Gild is among several new companies that scour the web …
5 Tips for Selfless Self-Promotion
Self-promotion is part of the game when it comes to establishing and cultivating brand identity. While you want to be assertive, you also want to avoid oversaturation of your brand or message. Too much of a good thing (you) can be perceived in a bad way.
Here are some tips to keep in mind as …
5 Intangibles Brand You as a Premium
Are you searching for your next job, or are you seriously preparing for the next part of your career path?
There’s some very good news this year for finding a job. “eEmployers expect to hire 13 percent more new college graduates from the Class of 2013 than they did from the Class of 2012”, according …
Personal Branding Weekly – 29 April 2013
It seems that more people are using the buzz words “personal branding” as describing it as designing your brand or perhaps the visual imagery of your brand. Personal branding is so much more than that and foundational to it is discovering your actual brand.
We hope this week’s articles help you in the discovery process:…