Wouldn’t it be nice if, instead of applying for jobs, the hiring managers would come to YOU and ASK you to apply? Here’s the book that can help get you on that path. A review of Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success
New book by Dan Schawbel helps manage your career: Me 2.0
What can you do to help make yourself more marketable in today’s competitive job environment? It’s important to know who you are and what you offer. Then, you need to know how to stand out and make a name for yourself. Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success, by Personal Branding expert Dan Schawbel will help you navigate choppy career waters…
New Issue of Personal Branding Magazine Available!
Anyone with an interest in managing his or her own career should keep an eye on the field of personal branding. Dan Schawbel is one of the authorities on the topic, particularly for the Millennial generation. I was happy to join Dan’s leadership team as a co-editor of his Personal Branding Magazine. The second volume, […]
Discover Your Value Propositon – The Elevator Pitch, Part II
In a previous post, I outlined the importance of writing your value proposition or “elevator pitch.” To recap, this is a short (30-second), prepared speech that addresses the questions, “Who are you?” and “What do you have to offer?” In Part One, I suggested writing down your top five work and personal accomplishments. Now, think about what you […]
Discovering Your Value Proposition – The Elevator Pitch, Part I
Have you written your elevator pitch? Otherwise known as your value proposition or a personal infomercial, this is a brief (some say 2-minutes, I like 30 seconds) introduction to you with a focus on what you have to offer. Â This technique is used all of the time in sales and marketing, and since your job […]