Burning Bridges Can Feel Good
There is an old saying that goes, you should Never Burn a Bridge. I agree. While it might feel good to burn a bridge I think the advice is pretty good and should be followed … with some exceptions and suggestions.
Generally I do think it’s better to stay above the fray and not burn …
Want to Really Boost Your Brand? Publish in Print
Anyone can start a blog. Anyone can write a guest post. That doesn’t make you a writer, and it doesn’t grant you automatic credibility.
If you want real credibility, credibility that makes people think you know what you’re doing, you need to get published in print.
While many people will argue, there’s “no difference” between …
Personal Branding Weekly and How Many Likes?
Editor’s Note: It’s quality not quantity, right? So, I leave you with just a quick note this week as I step into start my adventure at the New Media Expo with our own Manoush here attending, too! The Personal Branding Blog is represented and I hope you follow the tweets and updates. Plus, if you’re …
Personal Branding Weekly and Visible Word of Mouth
Editor’s Note: Thank you to Oscar Del Santo for his tremendous contribution as a weekly columnist here at the Personal Branding Blog. In addition to wonderful insights on personal branding, Oscar delivered a unique perspective on personal branding in another culture and being able to express that across country lines. Oscar was …
INFOGRAPHIC: 10 Tips for Telling Your Story with Video
Check out this infographic for video ideas and tips on how to get your personal brand across well on camera.
My team and I created this as an add-on to my ebook Camera Ready…but even if you don’t need video tips, you might want to consider designing an infographic to supplement and explain your services …
There’s an App for That: Apps for Job Seekers
These days, there seems to be a mobile app for absolutely everything, and job seekers have not been forgotten. Search “jobs” in the Android or iTunes stores and you can spend hours browsing through the hundreds of apps that have been developed to promote jobs, give advice, and prepare you for the interview.
Below are …
Personal Branding Weekly and LinkedIn Word of Mouth
Editor’s Note: Did you see the relevant and helpful posts about your brand at holiday parties? Or, how about the post that you still (and always) need a business card? Do you agree?
From securing a mentor to how to brand yourself when you have years of experience – take a look …
Make Sense Out of Change and Join The Dance
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. ~Alan Watts
I’m going to riff a little today.
I found this quote by British philosopher Alan Watts, which grabbed me and really perked me up because of how simple, and sound and playful …
With Facebook’s Social Job App, Time to Clean Up
Now that Facebook has announced their Social Jobs app, it’s a good time for you to consider cleaning up your profile page and making other adjustments. You’ve all heard advice about your Facebook profiles before – but if you’re going to take the next step and use Facebook to find a job – it’s time …
Personal Branding Blog Weekly and Social Calls to Action
No matter the job or the tragedy you can build or rebuild your personal brand. That seemed to be our theme this last week as many still recovering from Hurricane Sandy are still dealing with the destruction and getting their bearing on their life, home and career.
The Young Entrepreneurs Council also …