FINDING NEW EMPLOYEES USING SOCIAL NETWORKS
In the May 31 New York Times Job Section, Julie Weed wrote an article describing how more and more companies are using social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn to find employees. More personal online pages, profiles and blogs are serving as a source for companies looking to fill jobs. In fact, there are fee based […]
TRANSLATING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Why do interviewers want to know why you selected your college, chose your major, or career field? They really want to learn how you make decisions. When answering this type of question, you want the interviewer to understand your thought processes. “Because my father went there” or “I thought it’s where I could make the […]
INTERVIEWING DURING MEALS
Interviewing during meals can be difficult because it involves two functions of the mouth that are not very compatible–talking and eating! Here are some tips that can make this a more positive experience: – Order light foods that are not greasy or messy. Overstuffed sandwiches can be as deadly as spaghetti! – Parallel your host’s […]
ME 2.0
Dan Schawbel is an accomplished marketing professional and a leading personal branding expert. In his new book, Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success, he defines your Personal Brand as your total perceived value, relative to competitors, as viewed by your audience. The elements of your personal brand include: – Personal Appearance […]
TIPS TO BUILD YOUR PERSONAL BRAND
– Solicit feedback from business associates about who you are professionally and how you are perceived. If the two aren’t in sync, develop a strategy for bringing them into alignment. This might begin with rewriting your resume. – Use various means to promote your brand. Create a personal Web site and blog that reflects your […]
ONLINE PHOTOS
If you are wondering what type of photo you should use to best suit your online profile, Gabrielle Frank, a writer at More, canvassed several experts and listed the following suggestions in the magazine’s Money & Careers section. MAKE FACE TIME – Leave the full-body shots to the models. Both image consultants and recruiters agree […]
PERSONAL WEBSITES – CATCH THE WAVE
As we sit here in 2017, the Internet has been in full swing for well over 20 years. Through one boom and bust already, the prevailing thinking is that most everyone is now on board, However, with the advent of Web 2.0 and the introduction of social networking, there are still many people who are […]
BENEFITS OF A PERSONAL BRAND
Increases self-awareness. You develop a deeper self-understanding about what constitutes your unique value, which helps optimize your strengths. Clarifies your goals. You become focused on what to achieve and what goals you must set to get there. Creates visibility and presence. Once you know what is unique and compelling about you, you can use that […]
FIVE BIG LIES ABOUT A JOB SEARCH
Always State an Objective on Your Resume Telling a prospective employer what you want is a waste of words and not important to them. Rather, use a concise, specific, well crafted (no boilerplate language or clumsy clichés) profile or summary statement to communicate your personal brand and tie together your career experience. An employer will […]
WHEN IT COMES TO NETWORKING – THINK OF M-O-M
One of the most important networking skills you can develop is the ability to meet a person and remember their name. When you can enter a room, confidently meet a group of new people and leave saying good-bye to every one of them by name, they will all remember you! Since you only have one […]