I was giving a workshop on Career Development last week and the issue of Personal Branding came up. Everyone in the room understood the concept of branding, but knowing where to start building a Personal Brand wasn’t as clear. So today I’m going to give 5 pointers on how you can build your Personal Brand. Read More
A few months ago I was invited to take part in an article about the importance of developing a great work wardrobe while carving out your perfect career. Leona MacDaid, from Maven46 magazine ,and we chatted about lots of wardrobe and career related issues including:
In a previous post I wrote about the benefits of volunteering as practical Work Experience for people wanting Career Change. The next step is finding a Volunteering option that is right for you. While Volunteering is a great way of giving something back, its important to be strategic about what you’re trying to achieve. Read More
Goal: ‘The object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.’
Goals are one of those buzzwords we hear about all of the time, but goals are more than just a buzzword. Goals are central to any sort of life and career planning success. They are so central to successful planning that goals, and in particular goal setting, form the backbone of all coaching activity. As the saying goes; A goal without a plan is just a wish, so todays post is all about long-term goal setting. Read More
Many people are surprised to learn that according to research you’re most likely to get your next job from someone you’ve already met. You’re also most likely to get your next job lead from an acquaintance, not a friend. This information, and the accepted necessity of networking when job-hunting makes Linked In is a great way to get started if you are actively looking for a new post or position.
I use Linked In a lot, including during recruiting and hiring, and I’ve noticed some things that are really minor, but can have a big impact on whether or not we hire someone or commission work from them. There are lots of different ways to use Linked In and these are just things I’ve noticed through my own use for work that make it much easier for me to access or contact a prospect. Read More
