Today’s fast-developing video technology does not skip over the unemployed. In fact, it just adds another challenge for them. More and more companies are trying to save on the expenses of recruiting by using video interviews for screening and selection purposes. Clearly, this represents another burden for candidates because it’s one more step to master … Read the Rest →
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Video Interviewing for the Unemployed
Tagged with: finding a job, Hard Skills, interviewing, Personal Branding
Posted in Job Search, Personal Branding, Skill Development
Posted in Job Search, Personal Branding, Skill Development
Stoke Your Passion and Elevate Your Career
Think back to the last thing you were passionate about. Not the thing (or things) you are passionate about right now. Rather something that you were wildly passionate about in the past. Now, think through the following questions:
How much time did you commit to it? How many things did you skip for it? Was…Read the Rest →
Tagged with: Getting Ahead, Hard Skills, Personal Branding, Recommended Sites
Posted in Career Resources, Personal Branding, Skill Development, Workplace Success
Posted in Career Resources, Personal Branding, Skill Development, Workplace Success
Get Hired: How to Appear More Confident
When applying for a job today, it’s essential to appear confident in your communications with the hiring manager. Everyone knows that “looking the part” is important. That’s why job seekers wear nice clothes, style their hair professionally and obsess over the design of resumes.
But even when they’re fixating on details such as the style … Read the Rest →
Tagged with: finding a job, Hard Skills, Personal Branding
Posted in Job Search, Personal Branding, Skill Development
Posted in Job Search, Personal Branding, Skill Development
Hard Close Loses to Selling Ethically
Negotiating the fine line of exuberance for the service you are selling, versus becoming too aggressive in the sales process, is critical for establishing a sound sales foundation and future business. Knowing your boundaries and communicating them well is essential before getting started in all transactions.
For example, an executive was recently heard advising his … Read the Rest →
Tagged with: freelancing, Growing Your Business, Hard Skills, management, Personal Branding, Starting Up
Posted in entrepreneurship, Personal Branding, Skill Development, Workplace Success
Posted in entrepreneurship, Personal Branding, Skill Development, Workplace Success
5 Tips to Create a Job That Doesn’t Exist Yet
For every job opening, there are three people who are unemployed. When it comes to finding your dream job, this isn’t the best news for job seekers. However, this does present an opportunity: to create a job that doesn’t exist yet.
Many job seekers are beginning to realize they can create their own opportunities. All … Read the Rest →
Tagged with: finding a job, Hard Skills, Online Networking, Personal Branding
Posted in Job Search, Networking, Skill Development
Posted in Job Search, Networking, Skill Development
3 Ways Guest Blogging Can Boost Your Personal Brand
Your personal brand relies on many factors, but digital presence is probably the biggest.
But sometimes, you can be so busy running a business that you simply don’t have time to handle the traditional aspects of personal branding (speaking engagements, for example).
Content marketing is quickly becoming one of the biggest digital branding outlets, and … Read the Rest →
Tagged with: Getting Ahead, Hard Skills, Personal Branding, Social Media Skills, Starting Up
Posted in entrepreneurship, Personal Branding, Skill Development, Workplace Success
Posted in entrepreneurship, Personal Branding, Skill Development, Workplace Success
Make The Most Of Your College Experience
Deal with your emotions first.
No matter where you go to college you can have a phenomenal experience and leverage your degree to get hired. Every college offers opportunities to broaden your knowledge base, expand your analytic abilities and gain real-world experiences through internships. Adopting a proactive, positive attitude towards learning, meeting new people and … Read the Rest →
Tagged with: achieving success in college, Hard Skills, Personal Branding, Recommended Sites, soft skills
Posted in Career Resources, Personal Branding, Skill Development
Posted in Career Resources, Personal Branding, Skill Development
Give Kick-Butt Public Talks—Even If You’re Terrified
Simple tips for getting past fear, connecting with your audience, and having fun while you’re doing it.
Whether you are a salesperson, aspiring public speaker, or college student, chances are you will have to speak in front of a group. Are you afraid of speaking in front of people? If so, you’re not alone. In … Read the Rest →
Tagged with: Getting Ahead, Growing Your Business, Hard Skills, Intrapreneurship, Personal Branding, self-promotion
Posted in Skill Development, Workplace Success
Posted in Skill Development, Workplace Success
The Response You are Searching for is NO
One of the most difficult words for some people to say has just two letters. Yet, this one word can cause people to wince and feel guilty for saying it. There is no need to feel guilty for saying it if you have a reason. And, there is always a reason for deciding not to … Read the Rest →
Tagged with: Getting Ahead, Hard Skills, Personal Branding, soft skills
Posted in Personal Branding, Skill Development, Workplace Success
Posted in Personal Branding, Skill Development, Workplace Success
Own and Plan Your Career for Your Own Sake
Many people expect that their companies plan their careers for them and everything is set and clear. However, in today’s environment, this is not the case anymore. You should watch your back and plan your own career. If not, then, no one else would do it for you.
During job interviews, many people ask if … Read the Rest →
Tagged with: Getting Ahead, Hard Skills, management, Personal Branding, soft skills
Posted in Career Development
Posted in Career Development
