I met you at a networking event. We were introduced at a social function. We started chatting in Starbucks. Or, I accepted your LinkedIn connection. And now you send me your resume with this: “Great to meet you. I’m attaching my professional resume in case you hear of anything that would suit my background. I appreciate […]

Your personal brand is visually reflected in how you show up in person because others assess and judge you by your attributes. It may not feel fair—to be judged based on how you look—but it’s part of the information others take in to consider your value. In a job interview, business meeting, or networking situation, others […]

Congratulations! You made it to the interview. Now what? The interview is a critical step in the hiring process. How you manage yourself, your responses, and the questions you have for the interviewer often determine what happens next. Before you get to the interview, you’ve likely prepared a resume, which identifies your skills, experience, and […]

Imagine this scenario: You are asked to help a new senior executive get up to speed on a critical project in the company. This person will soon be a spokesperson for the company, and will represent the values and passion of the entire organization. You have a strong opinion about this person’s character and beliefs, […]