http://blog.brand-yourself.com Tips to become more hirable, strengthen your personal brand and build a remarkable web presence Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:20:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Resources that make word-searching and learning fun.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~4/TGF0UdK42OA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~3/TGF0UdK42OA/ http://blog.brand-yourself.com/2010/03/15/2-resources-to-boost-your-word-power-and-personal-brand/ By not leaving a comment, an opportunity is missed to connect and network with someone new who may not know you… yet.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~4/S2naeBRASFI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~3/S2naeBRASFI/ http://blog.brand-yourself.com/2010/03/12/free-blog-comments-advice-your-guide-to-leaving-comments-on-blog-posts/ I guarantee that, all else being equal, or even if you are slightly better than your competition, if you fail to write a thank-you note and they do write one, they will get the offer.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~4/l_fSalUGpNw" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~3/l_fSalUGpNw/ http://blog.brand-yourself.com/2010/03/11/top-5-interview-thank-you-notes/ If your goals for Twitter are primarily business-based, it is extremely important to selectively join and be present for key conversations among decision makers or influencers in the industry in which you are looking for work.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~4/wb7owX9Ca_A" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~3/wb7owX9Ca_A/ http://blog.brand-yourself.com/2010/03/10/new-tools-twitter-for-job-seekers/ For many, LinkedIn causes confusion - what is it, exactly? Is it a virtual Rolodex, a place to showcase one's resume, or is it a social network? My answer - yes, yes, and yes.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~4/s1lN0CAqIiI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~3/s1lN0CAqIiI/ http://blog.brand-yourself.com/2010/03/09/7-tricks-to-enhance-your-linkedin-experience/ Very soon we&#8217;ll be revamping the design of our entire site, including our homepage, our upgrade page, our blog design, sign-up buttons, and other fun stuff. We&#8217;re looking for talented graphic designers who are up to the task. Specifically, designers with expertise in user experience, usability best practices and web 2.0-style designs. If you or someone you [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~4/h3foHicRCXY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~3/h3foHicRCXY/ http://blog.brand-yourself.com/2010/03/09/were-looking-for-graphic-designers-for-freelance-work/ Before diving into the green industry, be sure you have what it takes to compete for these sought-after jobs.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~4/KJ7hTz2b3HM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~3/KJ7hTz2b3HM/ http://blog.brand-yourself.com/2010/03/08/transitioning-your-executive-career-to-the-green-industry/ The ability for you to expand your online network has never been greater. What is important is how you utilize all of these networking tools to your advantage.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~4/dM5d_B053TY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~3/dM5d_B053TY/ http://blog.brand-yourself.com/2010/03/05/too-many-social-networking-toys-not-a-bad-thing/ What' s your online differentiation strategy? Is it working?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~4/n7oimdOpz6k" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~3/n7oimdOpz6k/ http://blog.brand-yourself.com/2010/03/04/how-to-stand-out-on-twitter/ The only thing certain is that technology probably won't be regressing; however, we can learn how to protect our professional lives from being intruded upon by our social lives.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~4/L6l4u3pnZJc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/brand-yourself/OjFQ/~3/L6l4u3pnZJc/ http://blog.brand-yourself.com/2010/03/04/top-5-posts-about-how-your-facebook-profile-affects-your-job-search/