Personal Brands: Setting Goals Destroys Your Career
A goal is like kissing. If you think too much about it, you’ll freeze when it comes time to make your move. Thinking about it makes you awkward. Unsure. Doubtful you can get it done.
The lonely drive toward long-term goals feels as nerve-wracking as a kicker, when the opponent calls a timeout and the …
Are You Branding Yourself As A Job Stalker?
Nobody means to brand themselves as a job stalker – yet job seekers accidentally do this every day.
What you view as innocently being proactive and following-up can easily cross the razors edge into crazy stalker, without you realizing what you’ve done.
Being proactive is appreciated, if you’re the top candidate – it confirms to …
Skip Job Hunting, Have Informational Interviews Instead
I had been living in Indianapolis for a year, working as the crisis communication director for the state health department, when I realized I didn’t know anyone in the city, other than my co-workers. I wanted to break into the marketing world, but also knew better than to try to beat my head against the …
Branding Yourself as an Intrapreneur in a “Belonging” Culture
In the January 2011 issue of Entrepreneur, Richard Branson shares an interesting story about being a “belonger” where he resides in the British Virgin Isles. The airport signs for the immigration lines read “Belongers” and “Non-Belongers,” rather than “Residents” and “Nonresidents.” He goes on to say that when a nation embraces its own as “belonging …
Three Words You Should Banish from Your Vocabulary
There are three words I suggest banning from your vocabulary. Not because they aren’t words (that’s a different post all together), but because when these words are used it usually means the person using them doesn’t have a plan or an intention to do whatever it is you are asking. At best they are filler …
Countdown to a New Career: 5 Rebranding Tips
As 2013 dawns on us, many Americans are still struggling against a high national unemployment rate. But starting your new career can begin with one simple practice to set you apart from other candidates: rebranding your professional image.
Job seekers often think that just because they have experience, HR managers will find their resume attractive. …
Branding Your Resume So Age Is A Non-Issue
Age and experience used to be a good thing on a resume.
At least that’s what everyone over 40 was taught.
It was a good thing until a few years ago, because age and experience gave the impression that you had already solved similar problems to the hiring manager’s priorities – since that’s what a …
Use the Holidays to Boost Your Brand
As a freelance copywriter, I often work solo. Most of the time, I like it that way. But around the holidays, I try to branch out and be a little more visible in front of my clients.
This is not only good because it lets me show gratitude to my clients, but it lets me …
Personal Branding Pledge for 2013
This year my destination is a matter of manifestation
I become a GPS for achievement and success
I finally reveal the true nature I possess
I am
Mighty like an ox
Smart like a fox
Majestically truculent and brave as a lion
Crushingly seductive and poised like a python
All the inner beasts that lie …
Understand Thank You Notes to Prevent a “No Thank You!”
In today’s competitive job market, it is common sense to take the extra time to write a post interview “thank-you” note. It not only shows you appreciated your prospective employer’s time, but it gives you another chance to refresh the interviewer’s memory about your application. There are ways to maximize the effectiveness of your note.…