It’s virtually impossible to separate networking and branding. We work our whole lives to build a reputation (our brand), and we spend our whole lives building and maintaining relationships with others (our network). We do these things simultaneously. We can’t build a reputation without an audience—our network—and we can’t build relationships without proving to thoseContinue reading “Why you need to prepare an elevator pitch”
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How to improve your soft skills
Whether you just graduated from college—congratulations!—or have accumulated years of work experience, you are just like the rest of us—you can always improve your soft skills. While soft skills are certainly a combination of talent and ability, you can always improve upon the ability portion of the soft skills you possess—that’s the good news. InContinue reading “How to improve your soft skills”
About to graduate? 3 networking tips for college seniors
It’s spring semester, and graduation is two months away. Congratulations! If you’ve been consistently branding yourself, networking your tail off, applying for grad school or jobs, and have your resume and other materials in order, you’re probably feeling ready to launch into the next stage of your life: transitioning from college student to entry-level careerist.Continue reading “About to graduate? 3 networking tips for college seniors”
5 ways to connect with alumni at networking events
If you’re a college student or recent graduate, and you’re not connecting with alumni from your college or university (or alma mater) at networking events, you’re skipping over one of the most valuable networking resources available to you. Alumni care about helping you. You already share something in common so you’ll find it easy toContinue reading “5 ways to connect with alumni at networking events”
The spirit of coaching: Paying it forward
This is the story of how I became a career coach and why I love helping others develop their careers.
