The need for personal brand social proof is undeniable, but too many executive job seekers dismiss it or don’t understand it. In this part of my personal branding manifesto 4-part series, we're looking at online reputation, online identity and social media. Catch up with the first two parts in …
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Some Surprising Things LinkedIn Says You Can’t Do
Have you ever taken a look at the LinkedIn User Agreement? You’ll find a long list of LinkedIn user "don'ts". Violate any of these and you risk having them limit your use, or take down your profile. A scary thought, since so many people rely on LinkedIn for executive job search, career and …
Avoid These 3 Self-Sabotaging Social Media Mistakes
A robust online presence is great for your personal brand and executive job search, but people make social media mistakes. When you’re in job search mode, it’s time to put on a good face (online and in-person). The first and each subsequent impression of you needs to be a positive one. Hiring …
5 Deadly LinkedIn Mistakes
Several years ago I published a post about deadly LinkedIn mistakes that became very popular – 29 Biggest LinkedIn Mistakes. The post included some of the worst things executives in job search do, or neglect to do, on LinkedIn. In revisiting and updating that post, I've compiled here what I …
10 of the Worst Executive Job Search Email Mistakes
A job search email message may carry the first impression you make on someone. In job search, that email message will probably be sent to someone who can help (or hinder) you in reaching your career goals. That first impression can advance or derail your opportunity to position the value you …
3 Executive Job Search Email Misconceptions
You’ve taken the time and care to write a meaty, brand-reinforcing job search email message. You feel you’ve gotten all your ducks in a row, and you’re ready to hit “send”. But wait . . . It’s time to take one last look at your email message . . . tweak it before sending it . . . and …
5 Must-Do’s To Land More Executive Job Interviews
When you’re in executive job search mode, landing coveted job interviews is like hitting the jackpot. Sometimes you’re lucky, and job interviews come easily, despite your lack of focused and concerted effort. Most of the time, it takes planning, preparation and a lot of work to position …
How Building a Robust Online Presence Helps You Land The Best Executive Jobs
Do you think building an online presence doesn't matter much in job search? Executive recruiters and hiring decision makers routinely search for social proof (or online evidence). In other words, they need to corroborate the claims candidates make about themselves in their personal marketing …
Toxic Executive Job Search Belief: I don’t need an online presence
Why Every Executive Job Seeker Should Care About Having an Online Presence Executive job search is looming imminently in front of you, or you're already deeply mired in one. Having an online presence may be the last thing on your mind. Even though you've heard that social networking and online …
For Executive Job Search Success, The Old Way Still Works Best
Are you eager to embrace today's executive job search? Hold on. You may be sabotaging your best efforts because you’re going about it all wrong. In my experience, many people think that executive job search in the digital age means they need to spend most of their time posting their resume to as …