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Personal Branding

Are You Underutilizing LinkedIn? 7 Tips for Making the Most of Your Profile

May 2, 2012 /

When on the prowl for a new position, job seekers must turn every stone they run across.  This means taking advantage of networking opportunities, online forums, job boards, and other unexpected resources. For many, LinkedIn has become an amazing online tool for networking with professionals and finding great job opportunities.  But many experts say the…

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Can the Words You Use on Your Resume Really Make That Big of a Difference?

April 17, 2012 /

You hear a lot of talk about using hard skills versus soft skills or using strong adjectives versus passive terminology on your resume, but can the words you choose really make that big of a difference?  Absolutely! The right word choice can be the difference between sounding like you are barely knowledgeable about something or…

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5 Key Areas to Target When Branding Your Resume

April 3, 2012 /

Customizing your resume for each position you apply to can be critical in today’s job search. It’s vitally important that your resume conveys that you are a perfect match for the job. When tailoring your resume to each specific position there are five key areas you want to remember to change: 1. Job Target/Title at…

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5 Reasons Why You Should Have a Personal Brand

March 28, 2012 /

Social Media has dramatically changed the job landscape. Today’s job seekers must remake themselves as a brand. Think of McDonald’s golden arches or Ford’s iconic script logo. People remember these brands because they set themselves apart from the rest. People don’t settle for any old hamburger when they know what they will get at McDonald’s.…

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How to Incorporate Your Brand Into Your Resume

March 22, 2012 /

Writing a resume is not an easy task. There are always several aspects to consider, including which information to incorporate that can help yours stand out from the pack. Many job seekers have found that branding the resume makes a huge difference because it works well in defining candidates as major contributors to their field.…

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3-Step Formula for An Outstanding Personal Branding Statement

February 24, 2012 /

Your resume is an amazingly important document; it not only speaks to your past accomplishments but acts as a predictor of your future capabilities. However, your resume can’t successfully complete this task if it isn’t packed with quality information. This includes an outstanding personal branding statement. What is a personal branding statement? It is a…

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