For about a year I've been managing the Personal Branding subgroup of the Job-Hunt Help Group. Along with job seekers at all professional levels, membership includes many Reach Certified Personal Branding Strategists besides myself, and other esteemed careers industry professionals. Come join …
Executive Career Management
The Two Biggest Executive Job Search Mistakes
I recently had a conversation with my friend and colleague, Martin Yate, job search expert and renowned writer of the Knock 'em Dead series of career and job search books. In his latest book, Knock ‘em Dead: Secrets & Strategies for Success in an Uncertain World, to which I was thrilled to …
Free Personal Brand Assessment Tools
Getting ready to define or refresh your brand to better communicate what differentiates your ROI value from your job-seeking competitors? Start by doing some discovery work. Among a whole host of publications and resources, the folks at Reach Personal Branding (@ReachBranding on Twitter) offer a …
Best LinkedIn Tips: Find LinkedIn Groups to Join
LinkedIn Groups are one of the big benefits of LinkedIn membership, but many members don’t seem to know that. They’re missing out on plenty of opportunities to accelerate their job search. Joining the right Groups can lead you to people who can help you achieve your job search goals. But how do …
Executive Job Search: 6 Ways to Get Good With Google
I rely on Google for many things to market and run my business, and monitor my online reputation and presence. Because running a business parallels running a successful job search campaign, many of the Google features I use are ones that can help you, too. Here are just 6 ways I use Google that …
Personal Marketing for Job Search
Continuing with my mission to introduce job hunters to bloggers they may not know about — but should — I’m focusing today on Tim Tyrell-Smith (@TimsStrategy on Twitter). If you want to catch up with the other posts in this series, here are the first two: → The Career Sherpa: Job Search …
Twin Twitter Executive Job Search Tips
You've got a good handle on today's executive job search. You know what you need to do to land your next job, and you've set about doing it. You've already done the following: Compiled a list of 15-20 target companies that are a mutual good fit. Researched each company's current needs and …
Executive Job Search & Branding Ebook PRICE CUT!
Many people look forward to catching up on reading over the summer. Light novels and other diversions are popular. But if you're in a job search, or think you're headed there, summer is a great time to strategize your search, do some career planning, and actually get a foothold and gain some …
Interviews: The Power of Thank You Notes
Old-fashioned good manners are surprisingly powerful these days. Maybe because so many people lack them. If you’re in a job search, or even contemplating one, here’s a piece of advice to position yourself above your competition: Buy a few boxes of quality thank notes and plenty of postage stamps, …
Surprise Someone with a LinkedIn Recommendation
Twice earlier this year I opened my email inbox to unexpected LinkedIn recommendations awaiting my approval or revisions. What a thrill! Two lovely testimonials from colleagues in support of me and my work. Needless to say, their kindness made my day. Conversely, I’ve done the same for others. …