Comments on: Schawbel Report: The Current State of Personal Branding Worldwide [August 2009]

By: Heather Graef

Heather Graef — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:31:44 +0000

I’m am a graphic designer with 20 years of experience. Recently experiencing an all-time low in jobs, this article backs up my suspicions and explains why, over the past weeks I have been jumping into personal branding – learning all I can handle about Facebook, Twitter, blogging, etc. Does anyone have a personal comment or story about how social networking has helped their small graphic design business? Thanks Dan for this enlightening article.

By: Marilyn Carpenter

Marilyn Carpenter — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:38:15 +0000

This is all very helpful and valuable information Dan. Thanks for sharing. I was interested in the % of job seekers starting their own business as I am facilitating a conference on Entrepreneurs next month. I appreciate that data point.

By: yinka olaito

yinka olaito — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:06:31 +0000

Thanks Dan for sharing this great piece. Working free is good for beginer as you said, but why will you recommend for someone with advanced career? starting a bz?

By: Meg Guiseppi

Meg Guiseppi — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:12:21 +0000

I agree that personal branding in job search is more important than ever in today’s economy. Differentiating your unique value proposition and generating chemistry with personal branding is the best way to get your foot in the door and land faster than without branding.

It’s working for my clients

Meg Guiseppi
C-level / Senior-level Executive Branding & Job Search Strategist

By: Mohammed Al-Taee, PMP

Mohammed Al-Taee, PMP — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:46:46 +0000

Dan,

I recommend to format such as reports as manual and have sponsor/colleges to print them for fresh graduates. Few pages but valuable information.

Thanks,