Friday, May 29, 2020

Building Your Personal Brand Without A Blog 3 of 3

Building Your Personal Brand Without A Blog â€" 3 of 3 I hope youve enjoyed this short series day 1 was writing articles, day two was writing a book (no kidding!), and todays is Have a radio show! HUH?? Who, really, can have a radio show? This is more ludicrous than writing a book, right? Not really, its actually quite simple. My only real experience with accessible radio programming is through BlogTalkRadio. Ive listened to the Recruiting Animals radio show a couple of times, and been on it once. I have also been on Darlene McDaniels radio show twice. And Thom Singer just started a radio show there. Its obvious to me how this can play into your personal branding strategy, but HOW do you actually do it? Here are some thoughts: Go to BlogTalkRadio and click on Become a Host. Of course you might want to read through the How It Works page before you commit. Its that simple! You can choose from a bunch of time slots I think the only limits are on prime time slots (thanks Thom, for that tidbit) Darlenes show is on Saturday morning at 7am my time (9am her time). Thoms is Sunday afternoon. Both of these times are not convenient for me but theres an added bonus (see #3) The shows are recorded!! This means that it doesnt really matter when you do your show, as you can post it on a blog or website quite easily. This means that you can also call yourself a podcaster, if you want. Wondered how to put together a podcast, so that all of those smart people that commute to work can have something from you to listen to during their commute? All you need is an account and a phone line (cell, skype, landline, whatever). Do your radio show and then post it on your free blog you dont need to think about the technology at all! Since you are a podcaster you can also post your show on some of the podcast sites (Podango.com, PodcastPickle.com, PodcastAlley.com Odeo.com), to reach that audience! (thanks to podcast veteran Daniel Johnson, Jr. for letting me know about these resources) It seems to me that you will be able to kill a few birds with one stone here (I host the xyz radio show, I have a podcast, and no hassle with technology, all for free!). One thing I like about blogtalkradio is that you can have up to five people call in which means a discussion. As a blogger I really dig that, and think it will be way more interesting than just one or two people talking (although 2 people dialoging can be quite interesting). Im not doing it yet because right now Im pretty busy with my blog, my blog marketing strategy, other marketing and branding things, as well as running a business (hey, I can only do so much in twelve hours, then I need to go home!). But if you arent doing any of the other things for your personal brand, and you can commit to an hour a week (or 15 minutes, or 30 minutes its up to you!!) for this, I think its an excellent idea. Ok, so lets wrap this up. Do you buy any of this jazz? Is it important to build your personal brand? Are you proactively managing yours? I google people all the time and am amazed at how few really have an established brand that comes up. But really: blogging requires commitment (hence, the purpose of this series) articles require a few hours of concentrated intellect (since its final, you cant edit it after youve submitted) the book can be a gargantuan project, which probably stops tons of people from trying it, and radio was probably only for the lucky people :p so its all hard, right? But you can do it the technology is there, and its all free! Does any of this make sense for YOU to do? EmployeescreenIQ provides background checks to employers worldwide. Building Your Personal Brand Without A Blog â€" 3 of 3 I hope youve enjoyed this short series day 1 was writing articles, day two was writing a book (no kidding!), and todays is Have a radio show! HUH?? Who, really, can have a radio show? This is more ludicrous than writing a book, right? Not really, its actually quite simple. My only real experience with accessible radio programming is through BlogTalkRadio. Ive listened to the Recruiting Animals radio show a couple of times, and been on it once. I have also been on Darlene McDaniels radio show twice. And Thom Singer just started a radio show there. Its obvious to me how this can play into your personal branding strategy, but HOW do you actually do it? Here are some thoughts: Go to BlogTalkRadio and click on Become a Host. Of course you might want to read through the How It Works page before you commit. Its that simple! You can choose from a bunch of time slots I think the only limits are on prime time slots (thanks Thom, for that tidbit) Darlenes show is on Saturday morning at 7am my time (9am her time). Thoms is Sunday afternoon. Both of these times are not convenient for me but theres an added bonus (see #3) The shows are recorded!! This means that it doesnt really matter when you do your show, as you can post it on a blog or website quite easily. This means that you can also call yourself a podcaster, if you want. Wondered how to put together a podcast, so that all of those smart people that commute to work can have something from you to listen to during their commute? All you need is an account and a phone line (cell, skype, landline, whatever). Do your radio show and then post it on your free blog you dont need to think about the technology at all! Since you are a podcaster you can also post your show on some of the podcast sites (Podango.com, PodcastPickle.com, PodcastAlley.com Odeo.com), to reach that audience! (thanks to podcast veteran Daniel Johnson, Jr. for letting me know about these resources) It seems to me that you will be able to kill a few birds with one stone here (I host the xyz radio show, I have a podcast, and no hassle with technology, all for free!). One thing I like about blogtalkradio is that you can have up to five people call in which means a discussion. As a blogger I really dig that, and think it will be way more interesting than just one or two people talking (although 2 people dialoging can be quite interesting). Im not doing it yet because right now Im pretty busy with my blog, my blog marketing strategy, other marketing and branding things, as well as running a business (hey, I can only do so much in twelve hours, then I need to go home!). But if you arent doing any of the other things for your personal brand, and you can commit to an hour a week (or 15 minutes, or 30 minutes its up to you!!) for this, I think its an excellent idea. Ok, so lets wrap this up. Do you buy any of this jazz? Is it important to build your personal brand? Are you proactively managing yours? I google people all the time and am amazed at how few really have an established brand that comes up. But really: blogging requires commitment (hence, the purpose of this series) articles require a few hours of concentrated intellect (since its final, you cant edit it after youve submitted) the book can be a gargantuan project, which probably stops tons of people from trying it, and radio was probably only for the lucky people :p so its all hard, right? But you can do it the technology is there, and its all free! Does any of this make sense for YOU to do? EmployeescreenIQ provides background checks to employers worldwide. Building Your Personal Brand Without A Blog â€" 3 of 3 I hope youve enjoyed this short series day 1 was writing articles, day two was writing a book (no kidding!), and todays is Have a radio show! HUH?? Who, really, can have a radio show? This is more ludicrous than writing a book, right? Not really, its actually quite simple. My only real experience with accessible radio programming is through BlogTalkRadio. Ive listened to the Recruiting Animals radio show a couple of times, and been on it once. I have also been on Darlene McDaniels radio show twice. And Thom Singer just started a radio show there. Its obvious to me how this can play into your personal branding strategy, but HOW do you actually do it? Here are some thoughts: Go to BlogTalkRadio and click on Become a Host. Of course you might want to read through the How It Works page before you commit. Its that simple! You can choose from a bunch of time slots I think the only limits are on prime time slots (thanks Thom, for that tidbit) Darlenes show is on Saturday morning at 7am my time (9am her time). Thoms is Sunday afternoon. Both of these times are not convenient for me but theres an added bonus (see #3) The shows are recorded!! This means that it doesnt really matter when you do your show, as you can post it on a blog or website quite easily. This means that you can also call yourself a podcaster, if you want. Wondered how to put together a podcast, so that all of those smart people that commute to work can have something from you to listen to during their commute? All you need is an account and a phone line (cell, skype, landline, whatever). Do your radio show and then post it on your free blog you dont need to think about the technology at all! Since you are a podcaster you can also post your show on some of the podcast sites (Podango.com, PodcastPickle.com, PodcastAlley.com Odeo.com), to reach that audience! (thanks to podcast veteran Daniel Johnson, Jr. for letting me know about these resources) It seems to me that you will be able to kill a few birds with one stone here (I host the xyz radio show, I have a podcast, and no hassle with technology, all for free!). One thing I like about blogtalkradio is that you can have up to five people call in which means a discussion. As a blogger I really dig that, and think it will be way more interesting than just one or two people talking (although 2 people dialoging can be quite interesting). Im not doing it yet because right now Im pretty busy with my blog, my blog marketing strategy, other marketing and branding things, as well as running a business (hey, I can only do so much in twelve hours, then I need to go home!). But if you arent doing any of the other things for your personal brand, and you can commit to an hour a week (or 15 minutes, or 30 minutes its up to you!!) for this, I think its an excellent idea. Ok, so lets wrap this up. Do you buy any of this jazz? Is it important to build your personal brand? Are you proactively managing yours? I google people all the time and am amazed at how few really have an established brand that comes up. But really: blogging requires commitment (hence, the purpose of this series) articles require a few hours of concentrated intellect (since its final, you cant edit it after youve submitted) the book can be a gargantuan project, which probably stops tons of people from trying it, and radio was probably only for the lucky people :p so its all hard, right? But you can do it the technology is there, and its all free! Does any of this make sense for YOU to do? EmployeescreenIQ provides background checks to employers worldwide.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Whats In Your Life Raft - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

What’s In Your Life Raft - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career The Screen Actors Guild has a program called Life Raft. Without knowing too much more than that, tonight in Los Angeles at SAG headquarters I am speaking about personal branding to a few hundred actors under the auspices of Life Raft, and moderating a panel featuring the CEOs of several database sites that centralize casting of movies and self-promotion by actors. The panelists companies include IMDB (also a preloaded free iPad app for civilians to settle bets about who appeared in what movie), nowcasting, actorsacess and datatv. The best part of this story is how I got asked to speak. About three years ago I somehow hurt my back on my birthday weekend at Bacara. It’s the uber cool resort spa in Santa Barbara that was so boring the most interesting experience was finding an unusual-looking lizard on the beach and considering whether I could take him home to stay with a friend who raises snakes. In the interests of not upsetting the local ecosystem, lizard stayed. The hurt back has led to all kinds of misadventures in the US healthcare system, so after being Rolfed on and off for the last year, and now training with a certified strength and conditioning coach at BioMechanixLA (where there is a manageable amount of celebrity and CAA talent agent traffic), I also get a massage every other Sunday. Because virtually everyone in LA is somehow associated with the entertainment industry, Toloria Milner (my masseuse) works at SAG during the weekday as an administrative assistant. She is an amazing person who runs a bodywork business, models plus size fashions, and does the SAG thing. Proof you never know whom somebody might “really” be. And, that none of us is the job description we bear at any given time. Of course after two sessions, I knew her life story and she knew mine. Thus she knows that personal branding is a central part of my business. As it happens, with all the promotion, marketing, SEO-ing, social networking, media coverage and hoopla associated with me, turns out SAG had no idea who I was. Toloria overheard staff planning this Life Raft program on personal branding and pining for just the right person to headline it. So of course she made the connection. The program director went to my site, watched some video, and that day signed me up for tonight’s SAG Foundation event and another in June. Just think about the events that led up to this speaking engagement and the cascade of new business it will mean to my company. Have you ever played the “how did this happen game” with something good in your life? In my case, I guess you could say that the hurt back has a silver lining. Or it’s a good thing I was scared way from the surgeon who wanted to remove portions of my spine and put in metal cages. Or that BioMechanixLA is open on Sundays. Or that BioMechanix’ business attorney only had time for massages on Sundays, and thus found Toloria who could only fit him in then. Or, that I trusted this attorney because he represents me on a business matter, which is partly why I trusted his advice on a masseuse… and so on. I don’t know how far you trace back the good things that change your life’s course. I do know that without having a website, blog, book and a substantial amount of the right stuff popping up on search engines about me, this gig would not have been offered to me. I also know despite so much focus on making sure my presence got me global, in my hometown it took one human being standing at work chatting with another human being to spark an interest in finding out more about me online. Here’s a takeaway. If you are in a life raft or under a sheet on a massage table, there’s not much you can pretend about yourself or your situation. In either instance, you have the voice in your head telling you why you want to go on, despite the conditions or odds you’ll actually get where you want to go. Toloria knew foremost among the drivers for my getting back to normal was being able to regularly stand and deliver on the topic of personal branding in front of audiences. After an hour with me, that purpose is as clear as the scars on my back from surgeries past. As brand evangelists and angels do, she’s taken on managing my pain and my message, both with excellent results. What is so obviously driving you to take on the odds you face? What is indelibly memorable about you to everyone who meets you: the bus driver, former schoolteacher, the woman at the post office where you mail off books and the like? Will they say YOUR name when the opportunity arises to get you exactly the thing you want most when that appears in their lives? This is personal branding in action. You being absolutely you, wherever you are. Author: Nance Rosen is the author of Speak Up! Succeed. She speaks to business audiences around the world and is a resource for press, including print, broadcast and online journalists and bloggers covering social media and careers. Read more at NanceRosenBlog. Twitter name: nancerosen

Friday, May 22, 2020

3 Tips for Approaching Your Boss With A New Idea

3 Tips for Approaching Your Boss With A New Idea When you’re in the trenches doing your job every day, you really become in-tune with the functionality and efficiencies surrounding your role in your company. You notice where things are lagging behind and where big steps forward are being made, and even your supervisors don’t always notice these things. So when you get to a point where you can see where an improvement can be made but you realize you can’t implement it on your own, it’s time to approach your boss with your new idea. However, this conversation can be a challenge for many women, especially if you feel like it’s not really your place to be making suggestions. So to help you find the most success possible in these scenarios, here are three tips for approaching your boss with a new idea.  Bring In More Than Just Your Newborn Idea  The last thing you want to do is run into your boss’s office as soon as an idea connects in your mind. This could leave you floundering during the conversation and may result in not having your idea come to fruition. Rather than jumping into your pitch too soon, Sara McCord, a contributor to The Muse, recommends coming into your idea meeting having all the answers to any questions your boss might ask. This means you’re going to have to develop your idea from a newborn idea into a full grown adult idea, including things like how you plan to implement your idea, what resources you’ll need, when you’ll see a return on the investment, and more.  Try A Practice Pitch First  Especially if your boss is the owners or founder of the business, you may want to tread lightly during your pitch of your new idea. If you’re pointing out a part of the business that is inefficient or unnecessary that they initiated, you could be putting your position at risk. Knowing this, Kathryn Tuggle, a contributor to TheStreet.com, suggests pitching your idea to a trusted co-worker first. This co-worker will hopefully know the business well enough to understand your idea and help find any holes you may not have noticed. This will make you feel much more prepared for your actual pitch.  Because you’ll already have figured out the best way to phrase things that won’t cause your boss to hate you by pointing out the cause of a problem they helped create.  Connect Your New Idea to An Existing Goal  If you work for a fast-moving company, it can often be very hard to bring up a new idea when the company’s already working hard on existing agendas. When you feel this obstacle in front of you, Liz Wiseman, a contributor to Fortune, advises connecting your idea to a current agenda or goal that your company’s working toward. By showing your boss how your new idea could positively impact their business goals, you may have a much easier time getting your idea signed off on. If you have a great idea for the company you work for but are unsure about how to approach your boss with it, use the tips mentioned above to help you do just that.

Monday, May 18, 2020

Balance fearlessness with attention to detail

Balance fearlessness with attention to detail Three weeks ago I wrote a column about dealing with war anxiety. I interviewed my family (what else is new?) and then wrote about my brother Mikes worries about life insurance. Then this guy, Paul, started sending emails to me: Who is your source on that insurance stuff in your column? Pauls emails kept coming. He called four insurance companies and then sent another email to me. He told me my brother gave me bad information. So I forwarded the email to my brother. And he said, Paul is right. You misquoted me. I am not a detail person. I associate details with perfectionism and I think perfectionism is a disease that undermines everyone who has it. Mike thinks I am being extreme. So when he gave me the bad news, he didnt say it like, You misquoted me, Im sorry for you that you made an error. He said it like, You misquoted me, and finally you got in trouble for not paying attention to the details. Hooray, hooray, justice has been served. My disdain for details started when I looked around at all the people who are disappointed with their lives. For the most part, these are people who wish they had done something that they did not do for fear of failure. In the worst cases, people have lists and lists of things they did not do because of fear of failure. Then I saw a bumper sticker that said, What would you do if failure were not an option? When I went through my own list of what I would do, I decided that if I stopped worrying about failure, Id be able to do a lot more. So I started focusing on just getting stuff done, instead of getting it done perfectly. Details fell to the wayside. I also noticed that once I stopped worrying about doing something perfectly, I didnt have nearly as much reason for procrastination. Its easy to start something if you tell yourself that getting it done 70% perfect (as opposed to 100%) is okay. Believe it or not, in most cases, 70% perfect is okay for what we do. Getting rid of perfectionism and procrastination has served me well. I have explored all sorts of ways that I can find success. I have flourished in many types of businesses because I have not put off trying. And I can jump fearlessly from project to project finding those that spark my career. But in the process, I think I lost too much respect for details. At some level, I know these attributes are important. For example, if you cant keep track of schedules, you cant get anything in on time. And if you cant keep track of expenditures, you cant stay within budget. A happy career path requires a balance of fearlessness and attention to detail. And thanks to Pauls attention to detail (and patience with my snippy emails) I am going to recalibrate myself. Dont get me wrong; I still despise perfectionism. At the end of life, people do not wish they had been more obsessive about perfectionism. They wish they had tried more things, taken more opportunities. But I dont want to limit my opportunities by being unreliable. So heres hoping that Paul never catches me being careless again, and that Mike will still let me quote him.

Friday, May 15, 2020

How to Write a Resume in Weeks

How to Write a Resume in WeeksWhen you write a resume, it is important to have an outline or framework. A resume, as you probably know, can take many hours of writing and rewriting. If you do not have any direction in writing your resume, you could easily spend a month or more just writing all the letters. With outlines for your resume in hand, this problem does not exist.The Internet has become a wealth of information when it comes to creating resumes. You can find the exact type of templates that are the best suited for your job search. Not only do you find the templates, but you also find the length and style. Most importantly, you will find the information on how to format your resume correctly.Before writing your own resume, it is important to have a plan. You can find templates that you can use to get you started. Using these templates, you can focus on the information that is most important to you, such as your qualifications and educational background.Once you have your outli ne of formatting, you will need to determine which format you want to use. This will depend on what career you are interested in. If you are not familiar with Microsoft Word, it is a good idea to use a template to start.If you already have a personal resume written, you may want to create a new one that is specific to your career search. This will help you focus on the important details of your career goals. Use your outline to add a section for these specific details.Remember, it is best to be flexible. You are going to have to change your resume later, so you should be able to adjust it over time. In the meantime, you can always add sections as you progress. These sections are usually more specific and targeted for your particular career path. Another important consideration is that you join an online career community. A career community will help you find the right set of templates for your specific job search. They are free and can help you learn to build your resume the right w ay.Even though writing a resume is tedious, you can make it easier by having an outline. Not only will this help you focus on the key elements of your resume, but it will give you the foundation to build on.

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Follow Up to Make Sure You Get the Job - CareerAlley

Follow Up to Make Sure You Get the Job - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Author: Smith Dale Passion is the genesis of genius Tony Robbins All job seekers crave for the interview call. Even if the interview goes perfect, there is always a few more follow through opportunities that can put you ahead of your competitors Everyone knows that job search is strenuous, time consuming and a nagging part of your life you simply want over with. All job seekers crave the e-mail or phone call that notifies them they snagged an interview- phew! And that after the thorough questioning of an interrogator you think you did all you could do to get the job. And sometimes that is the case. When you do the job search make sure that it is the right job that you want to join. But even if your interview was perfect and you answered every question right on, there is always a few more follow through opportunities that can still leverage a company towards you instead of your competitors. The Thank You Card: Writing a thank you card is one of the most underestimated ways to show your interest. Always send a simple, upbeat card to each interviewer to reiterate your passion and ability to successfully do the job you want. Networking: Never stop networking with the company after an interview. Continue reaching out to employees you may have connections with and don be shy to ask them to put in a good word. Research: Continue your research on the company in case you land a follow-up interview. Stay up to date on news regarding them and conjure up new topics for discussion. Be Patient: If the interviewer asks you to follow up in a week, don call any earlier to find out if you got the job or not. Don act desperate- just be confident! Interview Tip of the Week PassionIn an important interview, not only showing confidence but passion for success in your field of work is a must. Your credentials and accomplishments got you the interview but having enthusiasm to succeed in a new company will set you apart from your rivals and land you the job. How to Relax Before an interview it is common for your nerves to be jumping and your mind to be racing. In order to prevent too many jitters, make sure to get in a light workout or de-stressor before the interview. By getting in some exercise and calming your body and mind you will be able to think more clearly without your nerves getting in the way. By thinking more clearly you will also speak more clearly, which in turn will help you maintain your professional appearance and confidence. Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/interviews-articles/follow-up-to-make-sure-you-get-the-job-5228062.html About the Author Smith, Harney and DalyMilitary Job Search Smith, Harney Daly LLC is an Executive Search firm that specializes in the search for and recruitment of proven leaders with a prior military background. Our candidates are known to have extensive industry experience and a strong history of principle based leadership qualities. Smith Harney Daly LLC provides a personal service to its clients and candidates and works with some of the best talent in the industry. Good luck in your search.

Friday, May 8, 2020

Prepare for Interviews

Prepare for Interviews Here it is the list you review the day of your interview, from getting ready to waiting for the interview to start. This list will help you to be confident and nail your next interview. Your Presentation Clean and pressed clothes/suit Polished shoes Looking good in mirror Hair orderly Fresh breath No strong scents Your Preparation Directions Company research Research interviewers Stories prepared to demonstrate experience Practiced answers to expected questions including difficult/challenge questions Prepared questions to ask Samples of your work Mock interview Walking out the Door Pen Paper to write on Business cards 5 copies of resume Breath mint Tissue Plenty of time to drive Written directions While Waiting for the Interview to Start Remember: firm handshake Remember: Smile Remember: Strong and open body language Review answers to hard questions Remember: names of people Remember: its a conversation not an interrogation Read through job description Read through research notes on job/company Review I want the job pitch Pep talk youre gonna nail this So there you go. The ultimate interview preparation checklist to help you nail your next job interview. Contact us today for more interview help and resources. Any list that claims to be definitive is always subject to debate. So what else is on your pre-interview checklist? Let us know in the comments below.