Monthly Archives: July 2008
Why You Need a Portfolio in Your Job Career Toolbox
Even if you don’t have enough material to create a portfolio, the time to start building yours is now. // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ digg_url = 'http://digg.com/business_finance/Why_is_your_portfolio_your_best_tool_for_career_success'; // ]]> Portfolios are for the driven, the go-getters, the people (in any industry) proactively carving their own path to success. They are for the personal branders.
6 Rules in Personal Building in the Real World After Graduation
Graduating from college can be a huge culture shock. You are transitioning to a whole new way of life, which can be extremely overwhelming. Going from high school to college was one thing, but now you’re heading out into the real world to fend for yourself. Remember how scared you were to be a freshman,
Present Your Knowledge And Show Your Personal Brand Image
A presentation is a great way for you to show off what you know and build credibility for your personal brand. While presenting sounds like a good idea, many people don’t know where to start. But it is actually easier than you think to start giving brand-building presentations and getting your name out there. First
Job Search Tips: 3 things about writing the perfect cover letter
When applying for a job, enclosing a cover letter with your resume is usually a necessity. But what exactly is a cover letter and what do you need to touch on when writing one? The Basics A cover letter is your chance to make a first impression on your potential employer before you meet them
Gas, India, Inflation, and Your Personal Brand
How do these four seemingly random things all relate to one another – and, most importantly, to you? Thomas L. Friedman examines these very topics in his book “The World is Flat”. He references ten individual flatteners that changed business across the world. These ten flatteners are as follows: // < 
4 Ways to Build Your Personal Brand as a Journalist
If you’ve ever taken a journalism or communication class, you’re probably familiar with “the doomsday spiel” – newspapers laying off hundreds of staff, ad money being lost forever to Craig’s List, anonymous bloggers taking all the wind out of journalists’ sails, and old media struggling to adapt to the Internet. The good news for you
Tips for Job Interview: How to Ace Any Type of Interview
You’ve heard it before: you need to be prepared when entering into an interview. This is the perfect opportunity to show your personal brand. As you know, there are many items you should watch out for before going into an interview (see our post a few weeks ago, 43 Tips Before, During and After the
Job Search Help: What To Do After Getting A Job Offer
People tend to put so much emphasis on the job search process – the resume, the interview, what kind of job to look for, and how to get yourself noticed – that the part that comes next is often forgotten. So what exactly do you do when the whirlwind of applications is over and you
Add a Headshot To Your Personal Brand Toolbox
T-shirts, flip flops and tank tops are great—for the beach and lounging around your house. Generation Y may be taking over the workforce, but the apparel of the new generation is not. If you want someone to take you seriously, immediately let them know you mean business—put a photo in front of them that does
7 Steps to Response to a Nasty Email and Build Personal Brand
We have all received an abrasive email where the sender should have either picked up the phone or stopped by to discuss the issue face to face. It is important when responding to emails that you have a very professional email response. Today there is proper email etiquette that when not followed makes you look
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