Most Active Articles 2009-11-26T07:10:30.717-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:personal-branding Dan Schawbel dschawbel404 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8557806756674330649-9a3e4727eb303fd9c2f46135232e689a 2009-11-18T12:52:04.842-05:00

Want to distinguish yourself from a flood of other applicants without resorting to over-the-top resume techniques? Try adding a hint of color—and NOT on the paper, either.

Want to distinguish yourself from a flood of other applicants without resorting to over-the-top resume techniques? Try adding a hint of color—and NOT on the paper, either. http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d18-New-resume-trend-Using-color-to-stand-out Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 4 2 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17057687897909118026-840e9a12373b22b96d6d45a2d2511b8b 2009-11-18T20:56:26.515-05:00

Readying your resume for an executive job search? You might find that the traditional data—career titles, management assignments, projects, and education—aren’t enough anymore. Now more than ever, companies have intensified their focus on one area of your performance: money. Employer want leaders who can make, save, and control it, which will give them strength to fight the economic downturn.

Readying your resume for an executive job search? You might find that the traditional data—career titles, management assignments, projects, and education—aren’t enough anymore. Now more than ever, companies have intensified their focus on one area of your performance: money. Employer want leaders who can make, save, and control it, which will give them strength to fight the economic downturn. http://www.coloradojobnetwork.com/library.asp?pagemode=1&aid=3405&ra_id=247 Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13353786120550840883-39e049dfc8b4705a894c113246758602 2009-11-17T11:06:05.030-05:00

When you are on an interview, is it all about you? Might I suggest that you try Habit 6 of “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey?

When you are on an interview, is it all about you? Might I suggest that you try Habit 6 of “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey? http://www.examiner.com/x-718-Executive-Training-Examiner~y2009m11d9-The-Seven-Habits-of-Highly-Effective-People--a-guide-for-jobseekers-too-part--2 Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8630916257972857056-f6901e3f016fce38dca33801c46020b3 2009-11-17T11:13:32.235-05:00

Yes - absolutely! For those who just can't bear to look beyond the classic template built into Microsoft Word (and you know who you are), you should be taking things a step further.

Yes - absolutely! For those who just can't bear to look beyond the classic template built into Microsoft Word (and you know who you are), you should be taking things a step further. http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Is-the-format-of-my-resume-really-that-important Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4558356875272216968-2657d257f69b1f8c2f6ce79701d60bec 2009-11-15T13:20:02.963-05:00

If you’re like most people, you’re probably faithful to at least a couple of brands. Maybe it’s your favorite brand of rich and tasty ice cream or a particular shampoo that does more for your hair than any other. Certain brands command higher prices...

If you’re like most people, you’re probably faithful to at least a couple of brands. Maybe it’s your favorite brand of rich and tasty ice cream or a particular shampoo that does more for your hair than any other. Certain brands command higher prices... http://www.careerrocketeer.com/2009/07/can-people-be-branded.html Chris Perry cperry533 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14550659352866545079-28a2f642fe6a9810bc4366fe4de68bc0 2009-11-14T10:20:12.668-05:00

Practice and get comfortable with the classic questions and others you can expect to be asked.

Practice and get comfortable with the classic questions and others you can expect to be asked. http://executiveresumebranding.com/the-20-most-common-linkedin-mistakes/ Meg Guiseppi, Master Resume Writer mguiseppi581 6 4 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7179390104649036733-07b2534b093d03a2efce64d94fc5c521 2009-11-15T13:16:35.383-05:00

Branding is really about business, how to package yourself in such a way so you are literally "picked" from the shelf. In today's competitive job market, you will need to rely on more than your skills to get a position and establishing a personal...

Branding is really about business, how to package yourself in such a way so you are literally "picked" from the shelf. In today's competitive job market, you will need to rely on more than your skills to get a position and establishing a personal... http://www.careerrocketeer.com/2009/09/establish-your-personal-brand-through.html Chris Perry cperry533 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4840022561241144248-7cc6ebb396b72c90e628d2607b3810d4 2009-11-16T16:31:39.069-05:00

City Career Services helps job seekers achieve their professional goals! KJS You might have read the premier article I wrote from a survey of HR professionals. Today, I'm publishing the 2nd in a series of questions these same HR pros ask, complete...

City Career Services helps job seekers achieve their professional goals! KJS You might have read the premier article I wrote from a survey of HR professionals. Today, I'm publishing the 2nd in a series of questions these same HR pros ask, complete... http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-20512-NY-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Questions-HR-professionals-ask-and-how-to-answer-them--Part-II Kimberly Schneiderman kschneiderman867 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7249373976447602627-b2339ee60014c335b768c4dca3005675 2009-11-12T01:18:45.701-05:00

This post is about how leaders have used sound as a personal brand, how brands use sound for marketing purposes and the future of sound for personal branding.

This post is about how leaders have used sound as a personal brand, how brands use sound for marketing purposes and the future of sound for personal branding. http://www.peakhistory.com/2009/11/11/what-does-your-personal-brand-sound-like/ Marguerite Granat mgranat670 2 1 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16175148445233802669-cc5a7fc893df112dd877bb6f9e44c555 2009-11-10T12:23:32.387-05:00

Advice for an executive who wants to find out if his newly created professional resume contains a branding message. Does his resume answer the "so what" question about his skills, or should it be rewritten?

Advice for an executive who wants to find out if his newly created professional resume contains a branding message. Does his resume answer the "so what" question about his skills, or should it be rewritten? http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Ask-the-Resume-Expert-How-do-I-tell-if-my-resume-is-branded# Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 5 3 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2147992963380232000-91f8ab65d8ec1610a7bd036dedc5f8c8 2009-11-15T13:23:40.722-05:00

With the U.S. unemployment rate approaching double digits, it is not surprising that many Americans are prepared to do whatever it takes to gain employment. In fact, many job seekers resort to a “desperate times call for desperate measures”...

With the U.S. unemployment rate approaching double digits, it is not surprising that many Americans are prepared to do whatever it takes to gain employment. In fact, many job seekers resort to a “desperate times call for desperate measures”... http://www.careerrocketeer.com/2009/09/how-to-avoid-identity-theft-in-your-job.html Chris Perry cperry533 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14224757934825558394-2620e8787e547457f758e338d6be6082 2009-11-03T21:12:02.489-05:00

Answering questions starts with postive, yet honest information.

Answering questions starts with postive, yet honest information. http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-20512-NY-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Answering-tough-interview-questions Kimberly Schneiderman kschneiderman867 8 7 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2242308518022776333-a8292db7a6c8b1054b17ab525c09c570 2009-11-05T17:23:38.431-05:00

To develop and strengthen your personal brand through social media, make sure you post information that reflects positively on your work and demonstrates your skills. Also, don't post negative information about your manager or company and focus on career-related posts during work hours

To develop and strengthen your personal brand through social media, make sure you post information that reflects positively on your work and demonstrates your skills. Also, don't post negative information about your manager or company and focus on career-related posts during work hours http://cuberules.com/2009/11/04/how-to-be-a-star-employee-on-social-media/ Eric Tsai etsai275 6 5 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8473140372075216671-f76cd8caffc3796d53069a5a20b9310b 2009-11-03T11:14:36.798-05:00

If you're tired of hearing about personal branding, the following anecdote will convince you that it's not a passing fad.

If you're tired of hearing about personal branding, the following anecdote will convince you that it's not a passing fad. http://advice.cio.com/meridith_levinson/personal_branding_really_is_the_key_to_finding_a_new_job?source=CIONLE_nlt_careers_2009-11-03 Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 5 3 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17486228278931770351-3a65eedda3f43a94bd3ec20a3746f2f7 2009-10-22T03:23:13.481-04:00

Spending too much time on LinkedIn or Xing? You're not alone, but how about using it to sell more product? Read the insights we shared with our client.

Spending too much time on LinkedIn or Xing? You're not alone, but how about using it to sell more product? Read the insights we shared with our client. http://commetrics.com/articles/how-to-fail-with-linkedin-let-me-count-the-ways/ Urs E. Gattiker ugattiker307 13 10 2 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13021710515229020624-4cd460d2e6e2f72808db3d346405500d 2009-11-11T21:17:19.239-05:00

What makes someone “Professional”? I’ve read interesting takes on that question lately. Some good points, and some… not so much. What defines professionalism? Based on various pieces I’ve read, it’s certainly subjective. Whatever the definition...

What makes someone “Professional”? I’ve read interesting takes on that question lately. Some good points, and some… not so much. What defines professionalism? Based on various pieces I’ve read, it’s certainly subjective. Whatever the definition... http://www.careerrocketeer.com/2009/11/are-you-professional.html Chris Perry cperry533 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6432052071770289644-9626819c4b6ec33c67ad4576b2ca00d4 2009-11-11T09:29:53.262-05:00

A defining factor in any freelancer or agency’s success in gaining new business is their ability to market their skills effectively. In this three-part series, we will explore ways in which designers can strategically promote themselves to get new...

A defining factor in any freelancer or agency’s success in gaining new business is their ability to market their skills effectively. In this three-part series, we will explore ways in which designers can strategically promote themselves to get new... http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/11/09/getting-clients-approaching-the-company/ Yuping Liu yliu325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15571666394619844229-193cd5b1bd6ea4090a59d031a1259856 2009-10-27T22:37:39.609-04:00

In life, as in business, branding is more effective, powerful, and sustainable than marketing and sales and an effective way to eliminate your competitors. It’s about influencing others, by creating a brand identity that associates certain...

In life, as in business, branding is more effective, powerful, and sustainable than marketing and sales and an effective way to eliminate your competitors. It’s about influencing others, by creating a brand identity that associates certain... http://www.brandchannel.com/papers_review.asp?sp_id=1360 Dr. Hubert Rampersad {1000+} hrampersad206 14 14 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14653665569854600110-914e88d9e903d9e7c03f98c91ebb80c8 2009-10-28T07:08:58.615-04:00

While there are tons of things job seekers can do to brand themselves online using LinkedIn, blogs and other social media, in the end, some of the most powerful and impactful personal branding takes place in your in-person interactions with others.

While there are tons of things job seekers can do to brand themselves online using LinkedIn, blogs and other social media, in the end, some of the most powerful and impactful personal branding takes place in your in-person interactions with others. http://www.careerhubblog.com/main/2009/10/in-personal-branding-tips-for-job-seekers.html Chris Perry cperry533 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13904545904739977053-cd7c7b2056fa0d38721e42e76c1b6ba4 2009-11-02T12:38:14.992-05:00

What's in a name - or more accurately, what's in your LinkedIn title? Well, apparently a lot more information than merely your occupation, if you use it correctly. And believe it or not, it's one of the prime tools that a recruiter will use to find you on LinkedIn.

What's in a name - or more accurately, what's in your LinkedIn title? Well, apparently a lot more information than merely your occupation, if you use it correctly. And believe it or not, it's one of the prime tools that a recruiter will use to find you on LinkedIn. http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Help-recruiters-find-you-faster-with-a-brandfocused-LinkedIn-title Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13454909131958300383-08680ebc1ae94e64401994569642f08e 2009-11-04T08:10:18.989-05:00

Personal branding and defining yourself beyond who you work for assure employment stability.

Personal branding and defining yourself beyond who you work for assure employment stability. http://executiveresumebranding.com/personal-branding-for-portability-in-todays-executive-job-market/ Meg Guiseppi, Master Resume Writer mguiseppi581 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11363845348143808142-936633078d28c3ac8b6cc269bcab159d 2008-11-26T19:45:00.000-05:00

...advertising space, personal ... of God, self-promotion kits, self-promotion books, self ... Soul, JBAY VP of Marketing.

...advertising space, personal ... of God, self-promotion kits, self-promotion books, self ... Soul, JBAY VP of Marketing. http://endtimespropheticwords.wordpress.com/2008/11/27/juanita-bynum-to-launch-jbay-in-spring-2009/ 267 267 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6982870611019425075-2908869c56234c4af563c72e25d0c092 2009-10-31T08:01:31.305-04:00

Leverage the value of strategic re-tweeting to build brand evangelism and a quality Twitter following.

Leverage the value of strategic re-tweeting to build brand evangelism and a quality Twitter following. http://executiveresumebranding.com/twitter-personal-branding-strategy-%e2%80%94-the-beauty-of-a-re-tweet/ Meg Guiseppi, Master Resume Writer mguiseppi581 7 5 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10909294509624603437-84e4fba6fafeb0db9d83f7d21a06abbb 2009-10-26T13:48:26.098-04:00

Did you ever see the 1975 movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail? There is a scene where a man is trying to give the body of a live man to “the mortician”. The live man keeps insisting “he is not dead yet”. However, those around him say he is so...

Did you ever see the 1975 movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail? There is a scene where a man is trying to give the body of a live man to “the mortician”. The live man keeps insisting “he is not dead yet”. However, those around him say he is so... http://www.careerrocketeer.com/2009/10/resume-is-dead-again.html Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9231110152010575874-652d1ff2a83510d56fedf775d206fde0 2009-09-30T08:37:09.754-04:00

BusinessWeek's bestselling author and management guru professor Marshall Goldsmith has an interesting interview with the world's leading authority on Authentic Personal Branding, Dr. Hubert Rampersad. The discussion covers his new blueprint for building and aligning a powerful leadership brand....

BusinessWeek's bestselling author and management guru professor Marshall Goldsmith has an interesting interview with the world's leading authority on Authentic Personal Branding, Dr. Hubert Rampersad. The discussion covers his new blueprint for building and aligning a powerful leadership brand.... http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/sep2009/ca20090929_228578.htm Dr. Hubert Rampersad {1000+} hrampersad206 10 7 2 1