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Salary Negotiation Tips: Monetizing Without ”Dollar-izing”Jack Chapman

How to talk money at an interview with a nonprofit. Q: I am currently the vice-president of a non-profit earning $62K a year plus good benefits. I am also a candidate for two similar positions with two other not-for-profits. Both probably pay between $100K & $150K. How should I discuss my previous salary, which I … Read More

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3 Ways to Implement Your Personal Brand Offline Heather Huhman

An online presence is only part of the story. For most professionals, personal branding thrives online. Through juggling social media profiles, managing reputation, creating content and securing our sites, we may forget that personal branding can also be done in person — and can be just as effective. Attending an industry event, association meeting, or … Read More

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Salary Negotiation Tips: Disclosure Sabotage Jack Chapman

Did I ruin my chances by disclosing my past salary? Q: Did I sabotage my chances for the position because I disclosed my past salary (or salary range) and it was too high? A: Yes you did, and I’m sorry it happened. This is the biggest concern and the main reason for all five of … Read More

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How Your Personal Brand Can Get You Hired Heather Huhman

Focusing on the whole package can help make you the perfect candidate. It’s been said before, “If a resume was the deciding factor in recruitment, there would never be a need for interviews.” Here’s how your personal brand can get you hired. It will make you stand out. By creating your personal brand, you have … Read More

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Salary negotiation tips: Playing it straight Jack Chapman

Did I ruin my chances by disclosing my past salary? Q: Did I sabotage my chances for the position because I disclosed my past salary ( or salary range ) and it was too high? A: Yes you did, and I’m sorry it happened. This is the biggest concern and the main reason for all … Read More

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Above All Else, Your Personal Brand Is a Story Rebecca Rapple

6 essential elements to make yours memorable. People love stories. Humans learn most effectively through stories. Friends are made by sharing stories. Sales are closed through stories. You are missing out on the value of your personal brand if it isn’t a story. Stories are one of the most effective forms of social currency. They … Read More

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Three Expert Secrets to Winning Your Personal Branding Search Ladders Contributor

Use these tips to help prospective employers find you online. Winning search for your name is a great personal branding achievement, especially if you have an uncommon name. Having a unique name like Erik Deckers is a no-brainer. Toss up a blog, a Twitter account, and your LinkedIn page, and you’re all set. Just make … Read More

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Are the Keys to Future Success in ”The Good Old Days”?Dan Coughlin

Learn from the past to create a blueprint for future triumphs. In 1989 I was the head soccer coach at DePaul University. It was a remarkably good learning experience even though my salary came out to exactly $11.51 per day ($4200 divided by 365 days) for recruiting, scheduling, coaching, driving the team bus and countless … Read More

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How to Approach a Former Employer for a New Job Debra Donston-Miller

Especially in a tight job market, many companies will welcome back former employees who left under good terms. They say you can’t go home again — or can you? Experts say you should definitely consider former employers when seeking the next rung on the career ladder, but a diplomatic approach and sturdy, unburned bridges are … Read More

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