REPORT: Professional Networking Dominates Job Boards
As you a already well aware, I believe that job boards won’t exist in the future and that the transaction between hiring managers and applicants will be completely networked. Therefore, your network will become your only insurance policy and people will become the ultimate asset to your career. You won’t be conducting a job search …
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, …
Personal Branding Interview: Scott Shane
Today, I spoke to Scott Shane, who is a Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies at Case Western Reserve University and the author of Fool’s Gold?: The Truth Behind Angel Investing in America. In this interview, Scott talks about how entrepreneurs can discover new opportunities, advice for young entrepreneurs trying to make it in this economy, and …
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 …
Personal Branding Interview: Gaylan Nielson
Today, I spoke to Gaylan Nielson, who is the co-author of FAKE WORK and the CEO of The Work Itself Group, Inc. In this interview, Gaylan explains what “Fake Work” is, why it exists, how companies can avoid it and then shares some examples. This information is important for companies and people who are looking …
The Personal Branding Advantage of Visible Minorities
After a recent seminar, I was approached by a Hassidic Jew with a personal branding question.
As he was becoming more active branding himself online, he was considering the use of video. An expert in an industry that has nothing to do with Judaism or religion, he was hesitating because he wasn’t sure how people …
Personal Branding Interview: Douglas Rushkoff
Today, I spoke to Douglas Rushkoff, who is the author of the new book Life Inc.: How the World Became a Corporation and How to Take It Back. In this interview, Douglas discusses his view of personal branding, how branding impacts online transactions, how we can take the world back from corporations, as well as …
The Power of Referral Partners: Why Two Brands are Better Than One
Whenever I’m at a conference or networking event, my favorite group of people to look for are those I can learn from, who have specific expertise that they are passionate about and love to share. I thoroughly enjoy finding out what people do,
what’s been successful for them, and applying those ideas to my own …
Personal Branding Interview: Linda Bustos
Today, I spoke to Linda Bustos, who works for Elastic Path Software and is an award winning blogger at the Get Elastic eCommerce Blog. In this interview, Linda talks about inbound and outbound marketing, why personal branding is important to Gen-Y, shares her avatar advice and more.
What does it mean to ‘get elastic’?Though …
5 Reasons to Start a Company in a Recession
As the recession looms, many people are clinging to their jobs like a life raft in a hurricane. Plans to start a new business or grow a business are put off in favor of playing it safe.
The downfall of clinging to your jobI disagree with this approach, because I believe an entrepreneurial mindset …