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Personal Branding – a Case in Point
A few days ago I wrote about VisualCV and had a response from a reader about their success in putting their resume on the web. Since this is such a great example of personal branding, I thought I’d ask her permission to share it with you. By the way, personal branding is a relatively recent [...]
VisualCV a Great Way to Get Your Resume Seen
I just became aware of a new resume presentation site called VisualCV. It's a great way to post your resume on the web and share with others. Use it as a network tool to present yourself to potential managers or others in your professional network. You can build some pretty fancy CV's here by uploading [...]
Is the Game Over if You Don’t Have Enough “Experience”?
I recently ran across a good article by Brad Karsh titled, “Job Talkin – The ‘Relevant Experience’ Conundrum.” He offers three excellent ideas for getting around the challenge of not having all of the experience or background that the company is seeking.
His suggestions:
1) Focus on transferable skills. Karsh suggests that if you’re applying for [...]
What is Your “Call to Action”?
I just read Dan Shawbel's blog from yesterday that I wanted to make reference to. Dan, by the way, writes an excellent blog on personal branding. You might notice that we've mentioned personal brands more than once on these pages and we've referenced their importance to job search today.
Dan mentions a new book, "Change [...]
Do Firm Handshakes Land More Jobs?
A recent article, “Firm Handshakes Help Land Jobs” cites a new study that confirms what intuitively makes sense: a firm handshake is a critical part of making a positive first impression. It also ultimately affects winning a job during your interview.
According to the study leader, Greg Stewart, a handshake sets the tone for the [...]
