Personal Branding

Use these tips to resign from your position without tarnishing your brand. Do you dream of quitting your job? While it can be tempting to craft a witty resignation text with an app like Ladders’ new iPhone app, Quit Your Job, you don’t want to damage relationships that could lead to recommendations, references, or even … Read More

Jump-start your New Year’s career resolution with these three steps. The New Year is traditionally a time to reflect on last year’s accomplishments and personal growth. But more importantly, it is a great time to make plans and goals to enhance your life in the future. If your goal includes moving up in your career, … Read More

Learn how to protect the privacy of your personal, social accounts. Just when you thought your online brand was safe! Facebook recently announced it removed a privacy feature allowing users to control whether their name populated in search results. While Facebook says the change will only affect a small percentage of its 1 billion global … Read More

Take a page from your kids’ playbook and leverage social media for your job search. Father’s Day is just around the corner. It’s a time to honor the father figures in your life and thank them for their support and guidance over the years. It’s also a popular time to share fatherly advice and life … Read More

Don’t let your social media habits derail your job search. In last week’s article I offered tips to improve your resume. This week the focus is on cleaning up your online presence and building the right professional brand. When I coach seasoned professionals, I often have to encourage them to explore the world of social … Read More

Keep your professional name consistent across all business channels. With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, Ladders conducted a study that will give soon-to-be moms and dads something to think about when naming their children.The study showed that on average, the shorter your first name, the more you will earn. In fact, every letter added to your first … Read More

A follow-up on some of the most popular questions asked during our spreecast on cleaning up your job search. Thanks to everyone who tuned in to the spreecast on spring cleaning your job search. Click on the following link to view this spreecast and check out the hashtag #AmandaLIVE on Twitter for additional tips. Before … Read More

Give your job search a good scrubbing this spring. Can you believe that spring is here? Many of us use this season as an excuse to clean out our closets and give our homes a good scrubbing from top to bottom. It’s also the perfect time to take a look at our job-search tactics and … Read More

Take a cue from the pitching professionals to launch your elevator pitch to the next level. In the midst of Major League Baseball’s spring training, new players try out for roster and position spots, while existing players get in some practice time before the true competition begins. While I admittedly don’t know a lot about … Read More