Earlier this week, FedEx Office (formerly known as Kinko’s) extended a helping hand to job seekers: free resume printing at any of the 1,600+ stores FedEx Office stores across the United States.
Career Management
Personal Branding: Terwelp speaks at Women in Communications event
Nike, Starbucks, and Trump: These companies know that branding is critical – it’s what makes them stand apart from their competition. But branding isn’t just for big companies with big advertising budgets. To win in today’s competitive job market, personal branding is an essential part of the game.
Wendy Terwelp, Career Coach and Personal Branding Strategist (www.knocks.com) says, “Everything you do, say, and wear says something about you. The challenge for most professionals is that they lack the discipline necessary to take control of their personal brands. As a result, their peers choose it for them. Unfortunately, the personal brand others select for you will not always be the personal brand you would have selected for yourself.”
During this workshop style program, Wendy Terwelp shares her tips, tricks, and strategies to help you stand out from the crowd the right way to get what you want. Whether it’s a promotion, new job, or more business, knowing – and taking control – of your brand is the first step. Get ready to rock during this program and discover YOUR brand, tips to take control, and strategies to make you a rock star at work.
Note: Fabulous door prizes will be awarded!
WHEN
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
WHERE
Italian Conference Center
631 E. Chicago Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Top 5 Ways to be a Networking Superhero
Today’s post is courtesy of my pal, Phil Gerbyshak:
I am blessed to be able to connect with TONS of people around the world, for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, I don’t know why people want to connect with me, but unless they are trying to sell me a watch, I’ll connect with them.
This week’s newsletter is actually because a new friend asked me about my tips on how SHE could become a networking super hero. I hope these tips are helpful for you – and for her!
1) Be who you are, forget who you are not – If you love pizza, say so, and don’t be afraid of it. If you’re shy, that’s okay, just listen. Whatever/whoever you are, focus on that.
2) Add value FIRST. If you want to connect with someone, share something with them that can add value to their life. Be it an article, a tip, another connection, whatever. Add some value FIRST.
3) Be open to possibilities – You never know who/what can add value to your life. Be open to whatever possibilities might happen, even if they seem less than awesome.
4) Smile always – whatever happens, happens. Smile and roll with it, and respond with a smile.
5) Know your brand – who you are, and what you know, is why people are connecting with you. Understand this, and leverage this. Use it, and have FUN.
Phil can be reached on his blog: http://philgerbyshak.com.
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Want more networking tips? Check out Wendy’s Top 10 here!
And if you want to check out a cool networking group, visit Facebook and check out Rock Your Network®. There’s one for job seekers and rock stars at work as well as one for career colleagues. Enjoy!
White-collar workers hit by recession
Courtesy of JSOnline.com:
The number of unemployed white-collar workers is up 92% in the last 12 months, the steepest climb of any occupational group, according to the latest government data. Unemployment among college graduates is up 90% during the same font. »Read Full Article
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The Interview
OK rock stars, I think you will enjoy this link. When times are tough, this is how one “job seeker” handled “the interview.” (At least in this ad.)
Not sure if this one hit the Superbowl, but I must say, hilarious! Enjoy.
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