All too many executives follow a “build it and forget it” strategy with LinkedIn. They never revisit and update their LinkedIn profile. They put up a perfunctory profile years ago – perhaps the last time they were job-hunting – and promptly forgot about it, once they landed a job. They're …
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10 Best Ways to Build Your Personal Brand Online
Like it or not, building your personal brand online and getting involved with social media have become essential components of today's executive job search. If you're NOT out there – building your personal brand online, and positioning your unique ROI (Return on Investment) and good-fit qualities …
Does Your Online Presence Scream “DON’T Hire Me”?
Before I speak with a new client, I always Google their name to assess their online presence. I want to see what executive recruiters and other hiring professionals will see when they do the same thing, and consider whether to contact a candidate. "Bill" is a highly accomplished C-suite executive …
Look, I Found My Personal Brand Doppelganger on LinkedIn!
You’re working on your LinkedIn profile and you see the profile of another executive who's personal brand seems just like yours: He has the same skill sets.He seems to be looking for the same kinds of jobs.He’s the same kind of “go-to” person as you.And he’s captured YOUR personality and style so …
Online Reputation Management FAQs for Executive Job Search
Fortunately, more and more of the executives I speak with are aware that, to land a great-fit new gig, they need to have a solid online presence and be mindful of online reputation management. Some of them understand that, when recruiters and hiring managers source and assess …