You can’t maintain a personal brand in a vacuum, and it’s not a personal brand if you try to approach it like everyone else. One of the mantras in my book, Social Networking for Career Success, is that you need to select the networks and online outlets best suited to you if you’re going to have an authentic digital footprint. [Read more…] about Market yourself to your target audience
Network well via informational interviews
Informational interviews can make all the difference in your job hunt. Meeting with someone who may be able to share insights or information with you to improve your job search prospects is a key job search and networking strategy. Do you know how to ask for them? Or why? [Read more…] about Network well via informational interviews
How to steer your own career and find a job in the new economy
Steering your own career, getting a new job — or what I like to call “driving your own career bus” is more important today than ever. Everyone needs to maintain responsibility for his or her own success, and that includes keeping an eye out for larger trends and signs and signals of change at a current employer. [Read more…] about How to steer your own career and find a job in the new economy
New job — more than a dream
Looking for a job? I’m sure you already know — it’s important to recognize having dreams isn’t enough. However, you can’t succeed without them! Dr. Martin Luther King offered many inspiring messages. As we honor him, it seems fitting to remember his message of hope. [Read more…] about New job — more than a dream
New tools for your job hunt
What tools aren’t you using to make sure you take advantage of all the opportunities to connect and share your expertise online? Sometimes, social networks that may seem to be more about fun than professional networking may be exactly the networks right for you to connect with a key player in your job hunt. [Read more…] about New tools for your job hunt