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Category Archives: Personal Branding
How To Use Twitter To Job-hunt
Twitter started off as one of those platforms that no one understood. Why would it be necessary to send a message to a group of followers about what I’m doing? Can’t I already do that via my Facebook status? Well … Continue reading
Also posted in Social Media Recruitment
Tagged job, job hunting, job search, online brand, social media, twitter
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“No Reservations” – Personal Branding
As many of you know, Gradkin has teamed up with NUS’ Radio Pulze to deliver a weekly show on Careers for young people. Last week’s show covered Personal Branding and how it’s relevant in today’s age.
It’s a buzzword we’re hearing … Continue reading
Also posted in Career Wisdom
Tagged blogging, NUS, personal brand, personal branding, radio pulze
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8 Ways to Make Facebook Your Friend – Part 2
Let’s continue on from Part 1 shall we?
5. Become a content provider – this point is a corollary to the previous one. Rather than flood your news stream with inane remarks that add no value to people’s lives, provide … Continue reading
8 Ways to Make Facebook Your Friend – Part 1
In a previous post I elaborated on the increasing trend by hiring managers to screen candidates using social media. As this strategy emerges here in Asia, many young job-seekers are perplexed as to how they can prevent themselves falling through … Continue reading
Also posted in Social Media Recruitment
Tagged facebook, online brand, online image, personal brand, social media, social media profile, social media screening
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6 Ways to Easily Start Building Your Brand in College
On Gradkin’s Blog we share a lot of ideas about Personal Branding and Careers, but today we have some advice from a college student himself, Kevin Kaiser.”
When do you start building your brand? Is there a specific time where you … Continue reading
Is Social Media the Low Carb Diet of the Internet?
Social Media is more than just a buzzword today and reminds me of all the hoopla that surrounded low-carb diets. It’s constantly in the news, and regarded as a must-have tool for any business looking to drive consumers into their … Continue reading
American Idol and Your Job Search
Guest post today is by Perry Newman, author of “Job Hunting in the 21st Century – The New Reality.”
I admit it; I am a music lover and I’m hooked on watching American Idol from the time they choose … Continue reading
Also posted in Interview Tips, Resume/CV Tips
Tagged graduate career, interview tips, interviews, job search, personal brand, resume tips
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PERSONAL BRANDING: Projecting an Image to Reach Your Full Potential – Your Social Media Image
The following is Part 3 of 3 guest posts by Kami Gray, Personal Branding expert. Click here for Part 1 or Part 2 of the series.
In Part 2 of this series, we discussed your in-person image … Continue reading
Personal Branding: Your Personality Makes an Impression
Sometimes making a bad impression isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, I’d say it’s better than making no impression at all. With people, personalities that are strong, regardless of whether they are positive or negative stand out in other … Continue reading
