How do I choose which LinkedIn invitations to accept?
To accept, or not accept – that is the question! LinkedIn is useful for growing your network however knowing who to make a first-degree connection with isn’t always an easy … Continue reading
Your LinkedIn Profile vs Your Resume – The Important Differences
I am often asked by my coaching clients, “Should my LinkedIn profile be written the same way as my resume?” The answer is yes and no! To explain the important … Continue reading
How to Manage Your Money During a Career Transition
I am a long-time fan of personal finance expert Suze Orman. I first started watching her shows and reading her books when I lived in California. Suze gives great advice … Continue reading
Which Social Media Platforms are Best for Personal Branding?
By effectively using social media, you can create an omnipresent visibility of your skill set where it can easily be found by people who might have an interest in hiring … Continue reading
Book Recommendation: Presence by Amy Cuddy
Harvard professor Amy Cuddy’s TED talk on body language is one if the most watched video’s on YouTube – for good reason. Her recent book Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self … Continue reading
Webinar – My Pitch – Personal Branding for Professionals, Executives and Directors
Why do professionals, executives and directors need to know about pitching and personal branding? A term marketer’s use, which is especially true for personal branding, is: “Brand or be branded”. … Continue reading
Book Recommendation: The Start-Up of You by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha
A must read for the hurley burley change ridden labour market of today, The Start-Up of You by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha is more than a Silicon Valley centric LinkedIn brochure. The … Continue reading
Highlight Your Achievements On Your Resume
A few years ago I was considering going back into a corporate role so I reached out to a contact of mine who is a very experienced recruiter – Martin … Continue reading
Stand Proud As a Lion With Your Accurate Resume
Some interviews are unforgettable, although not always for nice reasons. An example is the time I was co-interviewing with a hiring manager for a finance position. We were listening to … Continue reading
Ask Better Questions In a Job Interview to Prevent Discrimination
Last month I contributed to this crowd-funded video tackling gender bias in job interviews. The video has the theme “If you wouldn’t ask a man, or you wouldn’t ask your gran – … Continue reading
