Personal Branding

When your job application is competing with many others, it’s the little details that count.  Did you know that March 4th is National Grammar Day ? The holiday was established in 2008 by Martha Brockenbrough, founder of the Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar (SPOGG) and author of  Things That Make Us [Sic] , to remind … Read More

The way you present yourself could be costing you a great career. Believe it or not, the way you present yourself could be costing you a great career. Many job seekers–and even those already employed–are ruining their chances at acquiring a new position by way of their self-presentation both on and offline. Hyper self-awareness isn’t … Read More

Take a page from our founding fathers with an honest approach to your job search. Many know the story of George Washington cutting down the cherry tree (“I cannot tell a lie…”) and admire “Honest Abe” Lincoln for his integrity  as a lawyer, leader of the Union, and great emancipator of slavery, but how do … Read More

The work dress code is enough of a landmine as it is, with its myriad variations and elusive interpretations, that it is no wonder that sometimes the last thing employees (or even executives) dare to do is tread the changing waters of trends. But there is something to be said for having a little fun … Read More

If you’re not getting results, reevaluate your job-search strategy and make changes.  Every February 2nd, the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania celebrates the holiday with early-morning festivities to watch their beloved groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerge from his burrow. Legend has it that if Phil sees his shadow, he has predicted six more weeks of winter. However, … Read More

Do my looks hurt or help my chances of landing the right job? While it’s not fair, experts agree that a person’s appearance can affect the outcome of one’s job search and potential for advancement in the workplace. Your personal grooming, professional wardrobe – even your haircut – play a role in your personal brand. … Read More

Incorporate social media into your job-search strategy to find the right job, faster. In the past four weeks we’ve worked to update your image, craft a professional resume, manage your search on the go, and overhaul your online brand. This fifth and final assignment is designed to help you take your job search to the … Read More

How to repair your reputation after a holiday party blunder.  Alright, so you didn’t read my last article – you had a few too many vodka and tonics and things got a little out of hand at your company’s holiday party. Whether you mouthed off to your manager, got caught up in an inappropriate conversation, … Read More

Google yourself regularly and edit your online presence to support your job-search efforts. Whether you know it or not, every one of you has an online brand. A Jobvite social recruiting survey found that 85 percent of HR professionals and recruiters said that a positive online presence has influenced a hiring decision. On the flip side, 70 … Read More