by Ryan Rancatore
The following is a guest article by Joshua Waldman of careerenlightenment.com. Enjoy the article and check out Joshua’s site for tons of additional tools and resources.
There isn’t much of a choice. People who deny they have a personal brand simply end up with a very bad one and struggle with their careers. But people who proactively manage it are ahead of the game.
I was at a Project Manager’s networking event the other night. I noticed something about them that I noticed about many other job seekers… they were technical, to the point, but not necessarily comfortable networking. Let’s just say they were more introverted than other groups I’ve spoken for. Sure, these qualities can be great assets; they get their jobs done, don’t let emotions get in the way of delivery, and don’t waste time.
But these skills don’t necessarily translate well in a job search.
by Guest
The following is a guest article by Joseph Gustav of Pounding the Pavement. Enjoy!
There are some situations that employees dread: the evil necessities. These situations are uncomfortable for many people because one has to assert oneself and often do so to authority figures. However, they are necessary to get what you want, need, and deserve as an employee. Here are some of the most common awkward work situations and how to approach them with confidence — and handle them professionally. [Click to keep reading…]
by Ryan Rancatore
It’s Sunday Scoop time again, and having missed last week I had two full weeks of articles to choose from this time around. I’m 100% certain you will love these links – happy reading!
With a title as strong as this one, I was hesitant to believe the article would be as awesome as suggested. I was wrong! These three suggested “ways to become awesome” are each phenomenal mini-lessons we should all remember. Kudos, Tim. [Click to keep reading…]
by Guest
The following is a guest post by James Adams. Enjoy it, and share your thoughts on these tips in the comments section below.
Your personal brand separates you from the nameless masses. The label that you place on yourself identifies who you are and what you do. To promote that personal trademark, your strategy needs to include social networking venues like Facebook and Twitter, LinkedIn and Technorati. Establish long-term goals for your personal brand and work toward a definitive purpose. Here are several tips for developing your personal brand. [Click to keep reading…]
