Career ‘Stalled’? Have New Career Opportunities Come to YOU!
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this blog, Skip Freeman, veteran professional “headhunter” and author of international bestselling job hunting book “Headhunter” Hiring Secrets: The Rules of the Hiring Game Have Changed . . . Forever!, provides a glimpse into the content and overall focus of his new, soon-to-be-published (fall 2012) job hunting book, Career Stalled?
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7 Writing Tips for Personal Brand Building Success
The writing habits that got you this far in your career may not be enough for personal branding success!
As we progressed through high school and college, few of us have had either the opportunity, or the necessity, to develop strong, efficient writing habits.
Last minute was usually good enough to obtain passing grades–or better–on …
Olympian Action for Entrepreneurs
As I watched the Olympics this year, several analogies came to mind in regard to being an entrepreneur. To begin, it was the apparent determination to succeed that brought about invitations for those finalists to participate at the games.
Economies have been very slow over the past number of years. And many entrepreneurs have felt …
Setting BEST Goals For Your Best Personal Brand
Keeping your personal brand afloat requires maintaining the present and preparing for the future. With that being said – goals come to mind. A personal brand without goals keeps you at a standstill, while one with action-filled goals accelerates you along your career path.
As a working professional, goal setting is a staple in determining …
Why Do You Brand Yourself As A Desperate Candidate?
Few of us would brand ourselves as desperate on purpose. But many job seekers brand themselves as desperate without even knowing it.
Many traditional “tried and true” job search tactics can brand you as desperate today.
Why are tactics that used to be commonly accepted (even appreciated), now considered as desperation moves?
When the job …
Be Patient-Career Advancement is Progressive!
“Careers used to move themselves. Now, we are responsible for moving our careers in the direction we want them to go”.
There are some fundamental questions that need to be addressed and answered with regard to career advancement.
People want it quickly, immediate gratification, and it just doesn’t work that way. We all have to …
Personal Branding Weekly – Your Social Marketing Mix
EDITOR’S NOTE: This week’s posts gave us insight into how a narrow focus can widen our target market, creating ebooks and sites that helps us gain a competitive advantage in our job search.
Personal Branding Weekly
Top 3 Reasons Why Lifestyle Businesses Fail by Jun Loayza Branding Yourself for A Career Change by Phil Rosenberg…The Best Way To Brag
A common question from the audience when I speak to groups about career development is, “How do I sell myself without bragging?” Here is my best answer: get the right people to brag for you.
A referral and/or testimonial from the right person is your most powerful marketing asset, whether you are a job-seeker, a …
10 Ways to Not Get Hired
Today’s job market doesn’t give you the wiggle room to be anything less than exceptional. We’ve covered these key challenges in the relevant sections of this guide, so if you follow it, you’ll be covered! That said, it’s good to keep these major pitfalls at the top of your mind. Don’t be that guy.
Want …
Mind Your Manners: 6 Tips for Writing Thank You Notes
If your parents are anything like mine, you’ve learned to say “thank you” when people give you things. Whether it be a gift, a ride, or a compliment most of us would offer a hearty “thanks” in return for someone else’s generosity. The interview process is no different. As someone who interviews for a living, …