Originally posted on Entrepreneur.com As we start a new year, many of us are turning to our goals, from losing weight to reconnecting with long-lost friends. I enjoy motivational goals but appreciate an action plan to make them come to life. If building up your reputation and enhancing your personal brand are on your to-do list […]
Job Seekers
How to do an Informational Interview
Whether you are looking for a first job, a new job, or a better job, often times, you might find you lack insight and familiarity with what the next step looks like. What would it be like to work for {insert company name}? What kind of work do I want to do? What does a […]
Are You In The Wrong Job?
Periodically, many people look back over the year and ask, “Have I accomplished what I’d hoped to?” “Am I better off today than I was 12 months ago?” “Am I doing work I’m passionate about?” It’s possible that your answers to these questions reveal that you are in the wrong job. Maybe you are underemployed […]
Please Don’t Send Me Your Resume
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 […]
What Does Your Image Say About Your Personal Brand?
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 […]
Job Seekers: Tips to Take Control of the Interview
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 […]