5 things I wish I knew before using LinkedIn in my job search While it might not be the most attractive social media network to engage, LinkedIn is certainly one of the most businesses oriented and as such a good tool to use for personal branding. When job hunting, remember the power of your on-line presence and …
5 things I wish I knew before: Posting on social media while job hunting There is no need to tell you how crucial your social media image is in your job search process. If your CV and your digital personal brand –a neat, professional and interesting online image that will impress hiring managers and make …
Learn from the mistakes of others. If you want to know how to do something well, you need to know what not to do! This is as true of personal branding as anything else. Below are 5 common mistakes that can easily be avoided. Keeping them in mind will help you to stand out and …
Ever thought about creating your own website? If not, now is the time to start thinking about making one. While websites are often used by businesses, many job hunters tend to overlook the virtues of using a website as their online CV and/or portfolio to showcase your skills. Here are four reasons to create your …
Go ahead and Google your name. The top results are most likely your own social media accounts. They are the face of your personal brand and often the first and most important impression you give. But don’t feel intimidated! You can use social media to publish content associated with your name, gain attention, impress recruiters and …
Personal branding is the practice of people marketing themselves and their careers as brands*. And it’s here to stay. Like the (in)famous selfie, the topic of personal branding is shrouded in controversy. While critics are quick to ring the commodification alarm bells, they are most probably not the ones fighting on the job-hunting side of …