How to Survive a Computer Crash
The computer has changed the way we do business and work. So when a computer crashes, it becomes nearly impossible to work. This is what happened to me when I woke up last Friday morning and my computer wouldn’t boot. After a couple of blue screens, I determined I’d need to take it in for …
4 Ways LinkedIn Premium Can Promote Your Personal Brand
LinkedIn is one of the best places to showcase your personal brand with hundreds of users joining daily. If you want to have more of impact online with increased opportunities consider the premium option, which was recently upgraded with a few more features.
How can you make your LinkedIn profile more powerful? By tapping into …
Marketing Your Personality Type During an Interview
When it comes to performing well in a job interview, your personality is the most unique quality you bring to the table.
Although hard skills and experience are strong influencers during the hiring process, many employers hire for personality. In fact, 45 percent of hiring managers believe “cultural fit” is one of the most important …
The Secret to Your Success
There are many definitions of success. Many are subjective and some are imposed by others. In business and in life there is one simple way to insure you will be successful in your endeavors. Ok, maybe not insure, but certainly increase the likelihood of success.
Even when you know and seek this “secret” there are …
Personal Branding Weekly – Your Brand Story in 60 seconds
This past weekend the Personal Branding Blog was down. If you tried to reach out, you only saw “Error in Establishing Database Connection”. That’s why you’re receiving the Personal Branding Weekly so late this week. We were not able to establish the connection until late in the evening of this past Monday into early in …
The “Tarzan Principle” for Career Advancement
Before most readers of this blog were in diapers, non-caped super heroes ruled Saturday morning children’s television. One of them, Tarzan, was a staple of my childhood entertainment. Little did I know, while watching this fantasy story of a child who grew up in a primitive jungle and was raised by apes, that I …
Over Deliver on Expectations to Receive Extraordinary Results
As you are about to complete a transaction with a client, ask what their expectations might be regarding their purchase. Several reasons exist for doing so.
On a rare occasion, you might hear something unreasonable, so it’s good to clarify ahead of time. Be straightforward by letting the client know what you cannot do and …
Interview with the PC: What’s Next?
And you thought a phone interview is challenging. How about the next phase, which will involve using Webcam technology? Many major employers have become more sophisticated in the use of such technology and are using the services of companies like Interview Stream for Webcam interviewing. The Webcam is an additional selection tool a company can …
How to Build Your Brand by Giving it Away
You’re bright, have industry insight and possess a strong worth ethic. What’s the problem? You cannot get your foot in the door. Whether you’re on the market for a new position or are vying for a lucrative new contract for your business, getting your foot in the door can prove a challenge. This is especially …
Remembering Names is Part of Your Personal Branding
You probably like to hear your name favorably called out. Well, so do others. People never forget that you remembered.
It’s funny; the same guy who says he can’t remember names remembers the Tennessee/Florida football game score in 1991 or the wine he drank in Tuscany two summers ago. Why does he remember the score? …