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If you are in the job market today, it is almost impossible to escape the concept of personal branding.

Simply put, in relation to your job search, personal branding refers to clarifying and communicating what makes you and your unique value proposition different and special in the workplace.

Taking control of your personal brand can help you to become hunted rather than being the hunter in a job search.

Still, personal branding remains widely misunderstood.

The tips and strategies in this blog will help you take control of your personal brand and leverage your personal brand for your career.

5-Step Elevator Pitch Template & Examples for Job Hunters
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5-Step Elevator Pitch Template & Examples for Job Hunters

5-Step Elevator Pitch Template & Examples for Job Hunters

The elevator pitch aka elevator speech. You are probably familiar with the term. It is most commonly used to describe the concise 30-second speech that business owners and executives,

By Michelle Dumas|2021-04-07T16:15:22+00:00September 20th, 2010|Career Management, Job Search Interviewing, Job Search Networking, Personal Branding, Personal Marketing|

3 Key Ways That Blogging Can Be Good For Your Career
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3 Key Ways That Blogging Can Be Good For Your Career

3 Key Ways That Blogging Can Be Good For Your Career

Can blogging be good for your career? It is a question that you may never have considered before. But, think about it. What better way to improve and grow

By Michelle Dumas|2021-04-01T20:50:25+00:00November 21st, 2012|Career Management, Job Search Advice, Online Job Searching, Personal Branding, Personal Marketing|

Tips to Advance Your Career by Optimizing Your Online Presence
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Tips to Advance Your Career by Optimizing Your Online Presence

Tips to Advance Your Career by Optimizing Your Online Presence

Networking used to mean lots of face-to-face time meeting people at workshops and conventions, making calls, handing out business cards, and asking friends for introductions. While this is still

By Michelle Dumas|2021-04-01T19:44:35+00:00May 29th, 2012|Career Management, Job Search Advice, Job Search Networking, Online Job Searching, Personal Branding, Personal Marketing|

13 Tips for Choosing Your LinkedIn Profile Photo (and Why You Need One!)
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13 Tips for Choosing Your LinkedIn Profile Photo (and Why You Need One!)

13 Tips for Choosing Your LinkedIn Profile Photo (and Why You Need One!)

Your profile photo on LinkedIn is VERY important. Did you know that profiles with photos attract between 50-70% more inquiries than profiles without photos? "You never get a

By Michelle Dumas|2021-04-01T18:36:53+00:00September 16th, 2020|Career Management, Job Search Networking, Online Job Searching, Personal Branding, Personal Marketing|

The Importance of Managing Your Online Identity
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The Importance of Managing Your Online Identity

The Importance of Managing Your Online Identity

Some time ago, while at an event related to a hobby, I had several opportunities to be interviewed by newspaper reporters. While I contributed to their stories, I did

By Michelle Dumas|2021-03-31T23:48:56+00:00February 17th, 2011|Career Management, Online Job Searching, Personal Branding, Personal Marketing|

How-to Turn Your LinkedIn Profile Into a Multimedia Career Portfolio
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How-to Turn Your LinkedIn Profile Into a Multimedia Career Portfolio

How-to Turn Your LinkedIn Profile Into a Multimedia Career Portfolio

Once upon a time, conducting a job search was relatively straightforward: You'd ask friends and acquaintances if they knew of any openings, peruse the classified ads section of the local

By Michelle Dumas|2021-03-30T19:13:35+00:00February 2nd, 2021|Job Search Advice, Job Search Networking, Online Job Searching, Personal Branding, Personal Marketing|

The Ultimate List of Core Values and Personal Brand Attributes
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The Ultimate List of Core Values and Personal Brand Attributes

The Ultimate List of Core Values and Personal Brand Attributes

A successful personal brand is authentic. It reflects your unique personal attributes. Uncovering your personal brand requires self-evaluation to identify your passions, values, and aspects of your personality. Review

By Michelle Dumas|2021-03-30T18:16:37+00:00May 24th, 2019|Personal Branding, Personal Marketing|

The Internet is Not Like Vegas: Online Reputation Management Tips For Job Hunters
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The Internet is Not Like Vegas: Online Reputation Management Tips For Job Hunters

The Internet is Not Like Vegas: Online Reputation Management Tips For Job Hunters

While it may or may not be true that "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas", there is no question that what happens on the Internet stays on the

By Michelle Dumas|2021-03-27T02:00:00+00:00November 29th, 2012|Career Management, Online Job Searching, Personal Branding, Personal Marketing|

5 Insider Secrets to Ramp Up Your Job Search By Incorporating Your Personal Brand
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5 Insider Secrets to Ramp Up Your Job Search By Incorporating Your Personal Brand

5 Insider Secrets to Ramp Up Your Job Search By Incorporating Your Personal Brand

When you think about your next career move, how would things be different for you if you were HUNTED rather than being the HUNTER? Personal branding (the process of clarifying

By Michelle Dumas|2021-03-27T01:52:31+00:00July 30th, 2010|Job Search Advice, Personal Branding, Personal Marketing|

Spring Cleaning for Social Media: A Step-by-Step Guide for Job Hunters to Clean Up Your Online Reputations
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Spring Cleaning for Social Media: A Step-by-Step Guide for Job Hunters to Clean Up Your Online Reputations

Spring Cleaning for Social Media: A Step-by-Step Guide for Job Hunters to Clean Up Your Online Reputations

Springtime is often associated with new beginnings. Trees blossom, flowers bloom, love is in the air and so on. Even our home, garage and office space get a bit

By Michelle Dumas|2021-03-27T01:52:23+00:00April 18th, 2013|Personal Branding|