Tag: personal branding
How to Get Yourself Noticed on Social Media
These days, it seems like everyone is on one form of social media or another. Employers know this too, and they use it to their advantage to do research on prospective employees. This can either really help or really hinder you. In order for social media to help you, you have to know how to [...]
How to Stop Being Nice and Get What You Really Want
Want the key to making more money? Stop being so damn nice. I’ve worked on saying “No” for way too long, and I’m still not good enough. For me, it’s nature and nurture. I’m pretty sure I was born nice… On top of that, I was nurtured by the nicest woman alive—my mother. Why isn’t my [...]
5 Accessories That Subconsciously Communicate Good Things About You
Accessories make or break your whole outfit. They are powerful because they are not easy to choose: anyone can go into a store and pick up a Hugo Boss suit, but you need style to choose a nice watch. They also impress because they communicate things about the wearer, good things if chosen right. Here [...]
If You Can’t Get Your Work Done, Tell Someone
One of my least favorite things to hear from a colleague or coworker is, “It wasn’t my fault.” It may be an accurate statement but if a situation is completely out of your control then a) I don’t have confidence that next time it will be different and b) I do not have a plan [...]
Do What You Say You’re Going To Do
1. Do what you say you’re going to do This seems pretty straightforward since the first rule of work is getting the job done. When you say you’re going to attend a meeting, write a report, design an email –you need to get that done. On the other hand, tasks often conflict with one another [...]
