Position Yourself for Career Success What exciting times! A New Year and new opportunities are everywhere. What approach are you taking for making progress this year? Continuing along the same path you’ve been on? Things may be working for you quite well with your current approach. That’s great if that’s the case. If not, you […]
Category: Personal Branding
Managing Your Career or Job Search requires New Techniques
Times have Changed. Have You? During the past few years the job market has changed leaving us no choice but to change how we manage our careers and employment transitions if we are to survive and thrive in these new times. For the majority of jobs it’s no longer realistic to believe that anyone […]
How robust is your network?
Who knows you and what you’re capable of? Networking should be a natural part of what you do as a professional, although it isn’t natural for many. Networking is important before and during job searches. Do you have a network of professionals who know you for your ability to use your skills in a variety […]
Surely you’re not searching for a Job without a Networking Plan
Planning to Network: A Foundation for Success Given that jobs are in ‘visible’ and ‘invisible’ markets it’s best to ensure you know how to access both if you are searching for a new career begin with a networking plan. The visible job market can be found online, in newspapers, job boards, company websites, advertisements, etc. […]
Stay Relevant in the Job Market by Understanding Your Career Life Cycle
How Relevant are You in Today’s Job Market? Much is being discussed these days about how to remain relevant (and employable) in such a competitive job market. I participated in a pilot program offered by the Indiana University Alumni Association about a year ago and was exposed to the idea that understanding and being able to tell […]
Personal Branding for Leaders
Begin Improving as a Leader Today Personal Branding for Leaders: Perspective Taking Can Improve Your Effectiveness Communication, productivity, or morale problems can be indicators that you may need to improve your leadership abilities. So how do you determine the root of the problem and begin improving? It depends but you can begin with understanding […]
Personal Branding: Sustaining Your Brand
Personal Branding Can Work When You Sustain Yourself Many of us allow ourselves to feel pressure to constantly do more and more. When we accept these pressures eventually they manifest into action or stress (or a combination of both), affecting us and our personal brand. Sometimes the best thing to do is stop – […]
Beyond Your Job Title
What’s in a Job Title Anyway? Throughout the years I’ve cherished the wisdom and support of my mentors and the challenges and opportunities I’ve experienced have afforded me both learning and growth, and at times, great joy. When you know who you are your job title begins to matter less. Yes, they matter to […]
New Initiative Promotes Hiring Our Military Veterans
Hiring Our Military Veterans Thank you to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Toyota, and Sergeant Dakota Meyer for partnering to create programming to help veterans translate their military experience into civilian equivalents using personal branding tools. Now is the time to focus on hiring our military veterans. Unemployment statistics, industries in decline, and […]
Social Media for Your Job Search Toolkit
Social Media Must Be in Your Job Search Toolkit If you are working to develop your personal brand and strengthen a job search, social media must be included in your job search toolkit. Use technology to expand your reach and share your talents as broadly as possible. While a job search is a tremendous […]