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Diversity Career Resources: African American

Karen Obringer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:08:30 +0000

This week I’m introducing you to a couple websites that focus on African Americans and careers. The first one, The Black Collegian, provides information on career resources for black college students. Job search strategies, graduate school opportunities, career and industry reports are abundantly explored. This site is the cyberspace partner of The Black Collegian magazine, serving the career and self-development interests of African American collegians throughout America since 1970. The second one, Black Career Women, is an organization founded in 1977 and serves as a nucleus of support to identify and address the critical needs of black women in the workforce as it relates to their career mobility and achievement. Here are some key elements of the websites.

The Black Collegian

Employer Profiles – Read about featured employers plus a total of 17 employer profiles “that support diversity and actively recruit on college campuses nationwide.”
The Diversity Registry – Connect to DiversityRegistry.com and research companies with “active diversity programs."
Job Tools & Career Center – Search for jobs within The Black Collegian’s database, get career advice and tips on internships.
Study & Campus Section– Learn about graduate studies, working and studying abroad, scholarships and grants, and more.
Extracurricular Section– Additional information just for fun, like music, poetry, and films.

Black Career Women

Career Coaches – Get expert advice on your career path.
Careers Section – Read articles and advice on assessments, career exploration, decision making, job searching, and negotiations like salary.
Join the Organization – Provides you discounts on programs, free access to Virtual Career Workshop, members only career content, and more.
Useful Websites – Lists additional websites that can help with your career development, like Black Career Zone and Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

There are many other great career resources out there for African Americans. Check out some of these additional handouts and websites.

Career Resources for Black and African American Students: The University of Texas at Austin
Black Voices
The African American Village
Empower Me! – Accredited business through the Better Business Bureau!
National Society of Black Engineers

Author:

Karen is a Career Counselor and Internship Coordinator at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). At IPFW she assists students in finding internships, coordinates and assists with campus-wide events, teaches a Career Planning course, and meets with students individually to assist them with all aspects of career development. Connect with Karen via LinkedIn or Twitter.

Career Development 101: How to Figure Out What to do With Your Life

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:14:08 +0000

This post is for anyone struggling to find a job or figure out what to do with their lives, but mostly for any of our high school readers or soon to be college students. By understanding how career development works now, it will be much easier for you to take advantages of opportunities in college that will further your career and find a job you love after graduation. Career development has three basic areas: self-assessment, career exploration and job search implementation. You can't skip any of these, but they may not necessarily happen in that order, either.

Self-assessment

Self-assessment is continually examining your strengths, interests, values, priorities, goals and passions. Being dishonest with yourself is one of the easiest ways to be unhappy in an internship or job. Learning about all those things listed above takes time and effort. Think about the following:

What classes do you enjoy most? What do you like about them? The subject matter? The way they are structured (for example, group work vs. individual projects)? The type of skills required? A chemistry class may require a lot of trial and error and problem-solving while an English class may require writing and editing.
In what environment do you work best? Do you enjoy a lot of activity and excitement or do you prefer calm, organized environments? Work best under tight deadlines and lots of pressure or would you rather plan in advance and make progress toward your goal one step at a time?
What do you care about? What ideas or issues keep you up at night?
What are you really good at and what skills does it require?
What do your teachers, family, and friends say about your strengths? What kind of compliments do you receive? Ask for feedback from those that know you best.

Self-assessment is going to take more than some time reflecting on those bullet points. Most campuses have self-assessment tools, like the Myers-Briggs or the Strong Interest Inventory to help students be more aware of their personality type and interests.

Career Exploration

Many of the jobs that will be available to incoming first-year college students do not exist yet. Even if they exist, you probably haven't heard much about them. Not everyone is going to become a doctor, lawyer or teacher so it's important to explore the other options you have. Some ideas to get started:

Explore other people's LinkedIn profiles to learn about different jobs and career paths
Talk to working professionals in fields of interest
Seek internship opportunities early to test drive different options
Read job descriptions, even if you are far from qualified, to get a sense of what different jobs entail
Read up on industries that interest you. Make sure to explore trends in that industry to determine how jobs in that field are changing and if the career you're thinking about will still exist in ten years.

Implement

Putting the knowledge you gained through self-assessment with career exploration will allow you to identify where there are consistencies between what you like, are good at and what you value most with careers that meet those needs. Then it's time to begin working on tailoring your resume, searching for opportunities, interviewing and going about the mechanics of a job search. Knowing what you like and what you're good at, as well as what you're looking for, will help you channel your energy more effectively. However, the process doesn't always work in this order. Not every job search starts with self-assessment and career exploration. These three steps can happen in any order and may be repeated several times. But it's important to know each of them and be thinking about them as you move through college in order to increase your chances of landing in a career that you find rewarding.

Author

Kelly is a career advisor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she assists undergraduate business students with all aspects of their career development. Connect with Kelly on Twitter, her blog, LinkedIn or BrazenCareerist.

Using the Internet to Find the Perfect Job

Heidi Radakovich — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:13:35 +0000

In my last piece I discussed online job applications but I’d like to take a step back for a bit. I am always amazed when I ask people where they found or came across a particular job posting. Hopefully, by now you have some sense of the type of career you’d like to pursue and some of the positions out there that may get your career off the ground. But what if you are not sure of the companies out there offering these types of roles? Let’s take a closer look at the best way to search online for job opportunities and learn more about those organizations.

Job Search

When looking for a job most people instinctively go to the major job boards. However, this is not the most efficient way to find job opportunities. Instead of visiting the major job boards try a job board aggregator like indeed.com or simplyhired.com. These boards pull jobs from the major job boards, company websites, and various other sources. It doesn’t get better than one-stop shopping! However, please be aware that your search results may yield quite a few listings and by no means should you apply for all of them. Use the filtering options to identify a handful of opportunities and companies that you’d like to learn more about or target.

Job Match

Before applying for just any and every position, or before you interview, be sure to research the company you are considering. It’s very important that you learn about the company’s culture, values, mission and goals. Ask yourself, are they aligned with my personal goals? Visit the company’s website(s) to learn about what the company has to say about itself. Keep in mind, this may be written to ensure the company is seen in the best light or from a marketing perspective. Make sure you know what the company is in business for. There is nothing worse than going to a job interview and not even knowing what product or service they represent. Also, take note of what’s going on with the company in the news. Are they launching a new product? Are they closing down a bunch of stores? I also recommend going after the authentic or organic perspective of the organization. To do this, get out on the Social Media channels and follow, become a fan or search for the organization. This will give you a true glimpse of the company’s reputation. What is being tweeted about the company? What is happening on their Facebook fan page or group?

Job Connect

While you are out researching the company, be sure to check out LinkedIn also. It is a great Social Media tool for business networking. Search for the company and then seek out current or former employees of the company that you may want to apply and connect with. You may also find job postings, and learn more about companies by following their profiles. It’s also a good idea to join groups and associations on LinkedIn that relate to the field you are hoping to join. Perhaps, determine what groups your connections are part of as a starting point. Spending all day on the internet looking for a job is history. So, make it easy on yourself and go to one spot. But before you too far, do yourself a favor and research the company so you know exactly what you are applying for.

Author

Heidi is one of 3 College Recruiting Managers for Hyatt. She is responsible for recruiting top talent at hospitality universities across the country, primarily for Hyatt’s Corporate Management Training program and Corporate Internship program. Heidi visits up to 14 campuses twice a year to promote the Hyatt brand and college programs. Most recently Heidi has become involved with External Functional Recruitment for Culinary Management positions in North America. She earned her BS Degree in Interpersonal Communication with a minor in Business from Ohio University in 2001. Heidi has been with Hyatt for 9 years and started in the programs she now recruits for. To learn more about opportunities with Hyatt please visit explorehyatt.jobs, follow Hyatt on twitter @hyattcareers, become a Hyatt Facebook fan at Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Careers and follow the Campus blog at hyattrecruiting.blogspot.com.

Give Your Brand Some Flavors.me

Bret Simmons — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:31:27 +0000

If you are serious about personal branding, you should be blogging and feeding that content to your accounts on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Once you get going, you’ll probably also have other accounts on places like Youtube and delicious. Having a landing page is a good way to provide people interested in you and your value a single place to connect to everything you do. I opened my first landing page recently at Flavors.me and so far I really like it. I read about flavors.me on several blogs, watched the introductory video, and was impressed with some of the landing pages people have created. Flavors.me works by providing a way to list sites you are active on. When visitors to your page click on a link, the current content of that site displays on your flavors.me page. My page is not that fancy, but it does what I need it to do. My page has my name, picture, a part of my purpose (how can I help?) and links to all my most important sites. I put my LinkedIn account at the top of the list because the link at the top displays the content people see when they land on your page. My LinkedIn account provides my professional resume and for me that is the first thing I want people to see. I also link (in order) my professional blog, my personal blog, my social media blog, my Twitter account, my Youtube, and Vimeo accounts. It is very simple to get started, but not as easy as I would like to create a really impressive page. The good news is the customer support is excellent. If you have a problem, tweet about it or send them an e-mail and you will get same-day help. With a free account you can link up to four sites and get a few layouts. For per year you can unlimited data sources, a custom domain, real time stats and a contact form. I paid the because I think that is very reasonable. Add some flavor to your personal brand with a website from flavors.me.

Author

Bret Simmons is an Associate Professor of Management in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), where he teaches courses in organizational behavior, leadership, and personal branding to both undergraduate and MBA students. He has a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University. Bret practices personal branding at his website Positive Organizational Behavior where he blogs about leadership, followership, and personal branding. His purpose is “to change your mind about the value of partnering with others to build healthy, responsible organizations where everyone can thrive.” You can also find Bret on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin.

Finish the Back to School LinkedIn Challenge

Claudine Meilink — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:58 +0000

If you started four weeks ago with the first phase of the Back-to-School LinkedIn Challenge, you should now have a rather stellar LinkedIn profile. Now it is time to start getting more out of LinkedIn.

(1) Research companies.

In addition to an overview of the company, LinkedIn provides "Key Statistics" about companies such as headquarters, top locations, company size, and common job titles. Median age and percentage of men and women are also some interesting statistics you will find on LinkedIn. A company profile will also generate a list of current employees, new hires, and past employees that you can add to your network if appropriate. (Remember to always personalize your invitation to connect.)

(2) Follow companies.

Following companies on LinkedIn simply makes them easy to find. If you are actively searching for a job, I suggest accessing your LinkedIn profile regularly to check for job postings and other news about the companies you follow. How To: From your home page, simply click "More..." in the top toolbar. From the drop-down menu, select "Companies". This will show you all of the companies you follow, their latest job postings, news, promotions, new hires, and more.

(3) Ask for Recommendations.

Phase III of the LinkedIn Challenge suggested you write recommendations for your peers of past supervisors. Now that you've done that, ask those who are familiar with your skills and abilitiesto write a recommendation for you. Rumor has it that big changes are coming to LinkedIn for students in the upcoming months. Stay tuned to the Student Branding Blog for the latest news on LinkedIn and career and personal branding advice.

Author

Claudine is a Career Services Consultant for the Center for Career Opportunities (CCO) at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Among other things, Claudine provides career and major counseling to students and alumni, assists employers with achieving their recruitment goals at Purdue, and dabbles in the use of social media to engage students. You can connect with Claudine on twitter or LinkedIn.

Social Media: Will it help you sink or swim in your job search?

Derren Thompson — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:48:39 +0000

I know that many, if not all of us, use or have used social media for fun. It’s a part of our daily routine – sitting in front of the computer, checking Facebook status updates and friend requests, keeping track of new followers on Twitter. As it turns out, though, social media is now being used for greater things than just chatting with buddies. More and more people are making the social media connection, turning these social websites into networking tools. Over the past three years at Sodexo, we’ve even hired people that we connected with via social media.

Getting Started Checklist

First, remember that companies want to find you. Use this medium to be found.
Make it easy for companies to find you. Post profiles on several different sites. Facebook is great, LinkedIn is even better, but do not discount Twitter.
Create positive first impressions with Google and LinkedIn profiles.
Make your profile professional – leave the personal stuff out.
List your job qualifications.
Join professional groups on LinkedIn and start networking.
Read discussions on corporate Facebook and LinkedIn pages, follow corporate Twitter accounts. Discover and identify the decision makers.
Introduce yourself to others and include a link to your profile so they can learn more about you quickly, without having to search for the information. Make it easy for others to learn about your skills. Also, be sure to follow-up after a few days if you have not had any conversation.
Have conversations that will be memorable (i.e. when posting updates, make sure that it is okay for a potential employer to see it).
Consistently update your profile as things change.
Use your mobile phone! For example, create a mobile business card, keep up with Twitter posts and connect with LinkedIn contacts when you’re on the go.

Personal vs. Professional

Be selective as to who you allow to be your Facebook friend and who you follow on Twitter. Remember that everything you post – and everything your friends post – is public.
Consider having two profiles set up on each site, one for personal use and another for professional use. For example, have a Facebook page for friends and family, but set up a separate account for professional networking. Remember to set your privacy settings accordingly, so that your personal account remains private.

Mistakes to Avoid

Placing photos that are questionable on your profile. Prospective employers don’t want to see photos of you from the party last Friday night or snarky comments you posted on Twitter.
Using non-professional words or slang language in your status updates.
Discussing inappropriate issues on the discussion boards. Remember the world is watching everything you post.
Confusing your pages and sharing personal information on your professional profile pages.
Making a contact and never following up with that contact.

The most important thing to remember is that you are the brand that you are trying to get noticed. Make sure that everything that is in print about you is what you want the world to see. Many companies like Sodexo will network with you and work with you to land that great job. Learn all the ways Sodexo is ready to network with you here. See you around the social networking scene!

Author

Derren is the Manager, Diversity Recruiting for Sodexo which is a leader in integrated food service and facilities management. He is responsible for managing the Sodexo Future Leaders Internship Program as well as executing diversity sourcing initiatives for both campus and targeted experienced hires. With over 14+ years of experience with Sodexo, Derren has had great success as a General Manager in the company’s Health Care Services division as well as in several positions within their Talent Acquisition Group. He’s an active corporate partner with the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH). Derren is an AIRS Certified Diversity Recruiter (CDR) and Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR).

Diversity Career Resources: Part 1

Karen Obringer — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:34:48 +0000

How do you identify yourself? Personal Branding is all about showcasing yourself and marketing your unique characteristics, interests, and skills. The way you identify yourself (woman/man, African American, LGBTQ, etc.) is protected information and employers cannot refuse to hire based upon these personal identities. There has also been research that states a person’s acceptance of self translates into confidence which employers look for in candidates. What I mean is take the time to know yourself, where you come from, and be confident with those unique characteristics that makes you special. There are some great career resources out there for everyone. I’m going to take a few weeks and share with you some very useful and diverse career webpages. I’m starting off with a general site and then will share more specific websites in the upcoming weeks.

DiversityWorking.com

DiversityWorking claims to be the “largest diversity job board online.” This may be true, but it doesn’t have postings for every US state. It is still a good resource for a number of reasons.

Key Elements of the Website

Job Board – You can browse and search for jobs in 72 industries. There is also a section entitled Search Agent where you can schedule your own search agent that notifies you via email when a position that you’re interested in becomes available.
Resume Posting – Post your resume to the website and allow employers to search for you!
Organization – Provides the job seeker with basic information about the various companies that DiversityWorking showcases. They also provide a link to each company’s website which makes it easy for you do additional research.
Career Expo – Take part in the Virtual Diversity Career Expo. 10 weeks with a different career industry each week. There are still 5 career expos that will run throughout the end of 2010 calendar year. The only downside to this element is that it costs to attend, but once you pay it is available 24/7 throughout the weeks.

Additional Resources for the Job Seeker

FAQ Section – Good information with resume and interviewing tips. There’s only one criticism I would give with the resume tips. It suggests adding personal information to your resume, but this is not recommended because some personal information, like age, race, marital status etc. is protected information. There’s also some information on what to do if you experienced discrimination and why diversity is so important to companies.
Community Channels – Provides job seekers with specific search agents based on ethnic groups and recent news that have impacted the work place.
Diversity News – Recent news articles that impact the world of work, especially related to diversity.
Newsletter – Sign up for an email newsletter which provides you with the latest job openings, news, events, and more. You can even select to specify your newsletter to how you identify yourself, choices include ethnic, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, military, and more.

Check out this resource and watch for more website and resource reviews to come in the upcoming weeks.

Author

Be Creative: Using a Visual Resume

Anna Manasova — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:17:37 +0000

You may have spent hours editing your paper resume, trying to polish the short job summaries, thinking about which action verb best describes your accomplishments and the skills you acquired. Your resume may be very good and representative of what you could bring to a company. It may even be outstanding. Yet chances are that whatever quality it is, your resume will end up in a big pile on the desk of a busy Recruitment Manager, ready to be scanned in 15 seconds or less. To make an impression, you'll need to be creative. And having a Visual Resume is one way to do this.

What is a Visual Resume?

Visual Resume allows you to present your skills and accomplishments, much like a standard resume, but in a highly visual and innovative way. It usually features a photo-rich presentation and avoids large chunks of text. This is central to conveying a message that is clear, consistent and more persuasive than text alone as we all know that a picture is worth a thousand words. One of the advantages of having a visual resume also lies in the ability to let your personality shine through the presentation, which can only hardly be conveyed on a classic paper resume.

Example

Here is an example of how one student uses her visual resume to attract internship opportunities:

Kateryna Visual Resume : marketing

View more presentations from Kat Sem.If you need more inspiration, you can find many more examples of Visual Resumes on Slideshare when you search for "visual resume".

Using your visual resume

In your job search

Use your visual resume to present case studies of interesting class projects you've worked on or extracurriculars you've been involved in to show the breadth of your experience. Include any media projects or visual representations of what you did or even insert a video with a short showcase.
Tailor your visual resume to a specific job and in it, focus on answering the most important questions: Why should we hire you? What can you bring to this company? Why are you the perfect candidate for this particular job? Visual resume allows you to be creative about this.
Use it in conjunction with other social media tools to organize a full campaign: tweet about it, publish it on facebook, check in at the foursquare location of the company you're interested in and give them a link.

As an interview tool

Use the presentation to show off your major achievements. Include graphs or comparison charts and make it visually interesting.
You're probably claiming you possess certain skills and qualities. Here's your chance to prove them. Show off your writing style, design, photography skills or include a screenshot of a website you've created. There's also no easier way to prove the outstanding presentation skills you claim to have.
Use your visual resume to convey what makes you different from all the other interviewees as you can let your personality show throughout the presentation.
Visual resume can also be a great way to show what others think of you by including short references.

For graduate school admissions

A visual presentation could be an innovative way to present a research proposal in a different format by showing through pictures and graphics what your research will entail and what findings it could present. Imagine how much passion for your subject you could convey.

As an introduction on social networks

Your visual resume can simply be an introduction to who you are. You could post in on your LinkedIn profile or include it in the "About Me" section of your blog and share it with your readers, friends and community, maybe even ask a question and start a conversation.

Now wouldn't that make an impression?

Author

Anna is a Social Media Marketing Assistant at Pepsmedia, based in Cambridge, UK. Havinggraduated from the University of Cambridge in 2010 with a degree in Social and Political Sciences, she joined the small team straight out of university and is now helping businesses engage with customers online and build communities. She is passionate about the use of social media both in business and for individuals. To find out more, read her Life With Social Media blog, or connect with her on Twitter @annamanasovaand LinkedIn.

The Worst Things That Have Ever Happened to You

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:36:34 +0000

You've heard the phrase, "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger," right? Well, what doesn't kill you also makes for good interview material. Some of the trickiest interview questions are those that ask you to recall a negative experience or talk about your weaknesses. Questions like:

Tell me about a time when you failed.
What are your greatest weaknesses?
What is the greatest obstacle you've overcome?
What is the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?

These kind of questions can often catch candidates off guard. They might bring up painful, embarrassing and negative experiences. It is challenging to convey what happened without complaining or coming across as overly negative. At the same time, negative experiences or challenges usually provide for lots of growth and learning. They will allow you to demonstrate to an employer how you tackle tough issues and show them you aren't afraid of making mistakes. Nobody wants to hire someone who will run from problems.

Some tips for handling these types of interview questions:

Don't dwell on the negative. State the situation and swiftly move on to how you dealt with the issue.
State the facts and avoid interjecting negative opinions about other people (For example, "my boss was very demanding" is much better than, "my boss was rude and mean")
Make sure to discuss the skills you used to overcome a challenge or deal with a problem.
Always end on a positive. What did you learn? How did the situation affect future decisions and actions?
Prepare in advance. These situations are tough to talk about and usually the questions we dread most. Practice your responses in advance.

Even if you're not explicitly asked about a challenging situation, discussing those type of situations allows you to demonstrate how you've grown or used your skills in difficult circumstances. What's the most difficult interview question you have ever been asked?

Author

Sharon Markovsky’s Personal Brand

Karen Obringer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:08:30 +0000

The Black Collegian

Employer Profiles – Read about featured employers plus a total of 17 employer profiles “that support diversity and actively recruit on college campuses nationwide.”
The Diversity Registry – Connect to DiversityRegistry.com and research companies with “active diversity programs."
Job Tools & Career Center – Search for jobs within The Black Collegian’s database, get career advice and tips on internships.
Study & Campus Section– Learn about graduate studies, working and studying abroad, scholarships and grants, and more.
Extracurricular Section– Additional information just for fun, like music, poetry, and films.

Black Career Women

Career Coaches – Get expert advice on your career path.
Careers Section – Read articles and advice on assessments, career exploration, decision making, job searching, and negotiations like salary.
Join the Organization – Provides you discounts on programs, free access to Virtual Career Workshop, members only career content, and more.
Useful Websites – Lists additional websites that can help with your career development, like Black Career Zone and Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

There are many other great career resources out there for African Americans. Check out some of these additional handouts and websites.

Career Resources for Black and African American Students: The University of Texas at Austin
Black Voices
The African American Village
Empower Me! – Accredited business through the Better Business Bureau!
National Society of Black Engineers

Author:

Career Development 101: How to Figure Out What to do With Your Life

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:14:08 +0000

Self-assessment

What classes do you enjoy most? What do you like about them? The subject matter? The way they are structured (for example, group work vs. individual projects)? The type of skills required? A chemistry class may require a lot of trial and error and problem-solving while an English class may require writing and editing.
In what environment do you work best? Do you enjoy a lot of activity and excitement or do you prefer calm, organized environments? Work best under tight deadlines and lots of pressure or would you rather plan in advance and make progress toward your goal one step at a time?
What do you care about? What ideas or issues keep you up at night?
What are you really good at and what skills does it require?
What do your teachers, family, and friends say about your strengths? What kind of compliments do you receive? Ask for feedback from those that know you best.

Career Exploration

Explore other people's LinkedIn profiles to learn about different jobs and career paths
Talk to working professionals in fields of interest
Seek internship opportunities early to test drive different options
Read job descriptions, even if you are far from qualified, to get a sense of what different jobs entail
Read up on industries that interest you. Make sure to explore trends in that industry to determine how jobs in that field are changing and if the career you're thinking about will still exist in ten years.

Implement

Author

Using the Internet to Find the Perfect Job

Heidi Radakovich — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:13:35 +0000

Job Search

Job Match

Job Connect

Author

Give Your Brand Some Flavors.me

Bret Simmons — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:31:27 +0000

Author

Finish the Back to School LinkedIn Challenge

Claudine Meilink — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:58 +0000

(1) Research companies.

(2) Follow companies.

(3) Ask for Recommendations.

Author

Social Media: Will it help you sink or swim in your job search?

Derren Thompson — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:48:39 +0000

Getting Started Checklist

First, remember that companies want to find you. Use this medium to be found.
Make it easy for companies to find you. Post profiles on several different sites. Facebook is great, LinkedIn is even better, but do not discount Twitter.
Create positive first impressions with Google and LinkedIn profiles.
Make your profile professional – leave the personal stuff out.
List your job qualifications.
Join professional groups on LinkedIn and start networking.
Read discussions on corporate Facebook and LinkedIn pages, follow corporate Twitter accounts. Discover and identify the decision makers.
Introduce yourself to others and include a link to your profile so they can learn more about you quickly, without having to search for the information. Make it easy for others to learn about your skills. Also, be sure to follow-up after a few days if you have not had any conversation.
Have conversations that will be memorable (i.e. when posting updates, make sure that it is okay for a potential employer to see it).
Consistently update your profile as things change.
Use your mobile phone! For example, create a mobile business card, keep up with Twitter posts and connect with LinkedIn contacts when you’re on the go.

Personal vs. Professional

Be selective as to who you allow to be your Facebook friend and who you follow on Twitter. Remember that everything you post – and everything your friends post – is public.
Consider having two profiles set up on each site, one for personal use and another for professional use. For example, have a Facebook page for friends and family, but set up a separate account for professional networking. Remember to set your privacy settings accordingly, so that your personal account remains private.

Mistakes to Avoid

Placing photos that are questionable on your profile. Prospective employers don’t want to see photos of you from the party last Friday night or snarky comments you posted on Twitter.
Using non-professional words or slang language in your status updates.
Discussing inappropriate issues on the discussion boards. Remember the world is watching everything you post.
Confusing your pages and sharing personal information on your professional profile pages.
Making a contact and never following up with that contact.

Author

Diversity Career Resources: Part 1

Karen Obringer — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:34:48 +0000

DiversityWorking.com

DiversityWorking claims to be the “largest diversity job board online.” This may be true, but it doesn’t have postings for every US state. It is still a good resource for a number of reasons.

Key Elements of the Website

Job Board – You can browse and search for jobs in 72 industries. There is also a section entitled Search Agent where you can schedule your own search agent that notifies you via email when a position that you’re interested in becomes available.
Resume Posting – Post your resume to the website and allow employers to search for you!
Organization – Provides the job seeker with basic information about the various companies that DiversityWorking showcases. They also provide a link to each company’s website which makes it easy for you do additional research.
Career Expo – Take part in the Virtual Diversity Career Expo. 10 weeks with a different career industry each week. There are still 5 career expos that will run throughout the end of 2010 calendar year. The only downside to this element is that it costs to attend, but once you pay it is available 24/7 throughout the weeks.

Additional Resources for the Job Seeker

FAQ Section – Good information with resume and interviewing tips. There’s only one criticism I would give with the resume tips. It suggests adding personal information to your resume, but this is not recommended because some personal information, like age, race, marital status etc. is protected information. There’s also some information on what to do if you experienced discrimination and why diversity is so important to companies.
Community Channels – Provides job seekers with specific search agents based on ethnic groups and recent news that have impacted the work place.
Diversity News – Recent news articles that impact the world of work, especially related to diversity.
Newsletter – Sign up for an email newsletter which provides you with the latest job openings, news, events, and more. You can even select to specify your newsletter to how you identify yourself, choices include ethnic, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, military, and more.

Check out this resource and watch for more website and resource reviews to come in the upcoming weeks.

Author

Be Creative: Using a Visual Resume

Anna Manasova — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:17:37 +0000

What is a Visual Resume?

Example

Here is an example of how one student uses her visual resume to attract internship opportunities:

Kateryna Visual Resume : marketing

View more presentations from Kat Sem.If you need more inspiration, you can find many more examples of Visual Resumes on Slideshare when you search for "visual resume".

Using your visual resume

In your job search

Use your visual resume to present case studies of interesting class projects you've worked on or extracurriculars you've been involved in to show the breadth of your experience. Include any media projects or visual representations of what you did or even insert a video with a short showcase.
Tailor your visual resume to a specific job and in it, focus on answering the most important questions: Why should we hire you? What can you bring to this company? Why are you the perfect candidate for this particular job? Visual resume allows you to be creative about this.
Use it in conjunction with other social media tools to organize a full campaign: tweet about it, publish it on facebook, check in at the foursquare location of the company you're interested in and give them a link.

As an interview tool

Use the presentation to show off your major achievements. Include graphs or comparison charts and make it visually interesting.
You're probably claiming you possess certain skills and qualities. Here's your chance to prove them. Show off your writing style, design, photography skills or include a screenshot of a website you've created. There's also no easier way to prove the outstanding presentation skills you claim to have.
Use your visual resume to convey what makes you different from all the other interviewees as you can let your personality show throughout the presentation.
Visual resume can also be a great way to show what others think of you by including short references.

For graduate school admissions

A visual presentation could be an innovative way to present a research proposal in a different format by showing through pictures and graphics what your research will entail and what findings it could present. Imagine how much passion for your subject you could convey.

As an introduction on social networks

Your visual resume can simply be an introduction to who you are. You could post in on your LinkedIn profile or include it in the "About Me" section of your blog and share it with your readers, friends and community, maybe even ask a question and start a conversation.

Now wouldn't that make an impression?

Author

The Worst Things That Have Ever Happened to You

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:36:34 +0000

Tell me about a time when you failed.
What are your greatest weaknesses?
What is the greatest obstacle you've overcome?
What is the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?

Some tips for handling these types of interview questions:

Don't dwell on the negative. State the situation and swiftly move on to how you dealt with the issue.
State the facts and avoid interjecting negative opinions about other people (For example, "my boss was very demanding" is much better than, "my boss was rude and mean")
Make sure to discuss the skills you used to overcome a challenge or deal with a problem.
Always end on a positive. What did you learn? How did the situation affect future decisions and actions?
Prepare in advance. These situations are tough to talk about and usually the questions we dread most. Practice your responses in advance.

Author

Sharon Markovsky’s Personal Brand

Karen Obringer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:08:30 +0000

The Black Collegian

Employer Profiles – Read about featured employers plus a total of 17 employer profiles “that support diversity and actively recruit on college campuses nationwide.”
The Diversity Registry – Connect to DiversityRegistry.com and research companies with “active diversity programs."
Job Tools & Career Center – Search for jobs within The Black Collegian’s database, get career advice and tips on internships.
Study & Campus Section– Learn about graduate studies, working and studying abroad, scholarships and grants, and more.
Extracurricular Section– Additional information just for fun, like music, poetry, and films.

Black Career Women

Career Coaches – Get expert advice on your career path.
Careers Section – Read articles and advice on assessments, career exploration, decision making, job searching, and negotiations like salary.
Join the Organization – Provides you discounts on programs, free access to Virtual Career Workshop, members only career content, and more.
Useful Websites – Lists additional websites that can help with your career development, like Black Career Zone and Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

There are many other great career resources out there for African Americans. Check out some of these additional handouts and websites.

Career Resources for Black and African American Students: The University of Texas at Austin
Black Voices
The African American Village
Empower Me! – Accredited business through the Better Business Bureau!
National Society of Black Engineers

Author:

Student Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel

Karen Obringer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:08:30 +0000

The Black Collegian

Employer Profiles – Read about featured employers plus a total of 17 employer profiles “that support diversity and actively recruit on college campuses nationwide.”
The Diversity Registry – Connect to DiversityRegistry.com and research companies with “active diversity programs."
Job Tools & Career Center – Search for jobs within The Black Collegian’s database, get career advice and tips on internships.
Study & Campus Section– Learn about graduate studies, working and studying abroad, scholarships and grants, and more.
Extracurricular Section– Additional information just for fun, like music, poetry, and films.

Black Career Women

Career Coaches – Get expert advice on your career path.
Careers Section – Read articles and advice on assessments, career exploration, decision making, job searching, and negotiations like salary.
Join the Organization – Provides you discounts on programs, free access to Virtual Career Workshop, members only career content, and more.
Useful Websites – Lists additional websites that can help with your career development, like Black Career Zone and Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

There are many other great career resources out there for African Americans. Check out some of these additional handouts and websites.

Career Resources for Black and African American Students: The University of Texas at Austin
Black Voices
The African American Village
Empower Me! – Accredited business through the Better Business Bureau!
National Society of Black Engineers

Author:

Career Development 101: How to Figure Out What to do With Your Life

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:14:08 +0000

Self-assessment

What classes do you enjoy most? What do you like about them? The subject matter? The way they are structured (for example, group work vs. individual projects)? The type of skills required? A chemistry class may require a lot of trial and error and problem-solving while an English class may require writing and editing.
In what environment do you work best? Do you enjoy a lot of activity and excitement or do you prefer calm, organized environments? Work best under tight deadlines and lots of pressure or would you rather plan in advance and make progress toward your goal one step at a time?
What do you care about? What ideas or issues keep you up at night?
What are you really good at and what skills does it require?
What do your teachers, family, and friends say about your strengths? What kind of compliments do you receive? Ask for feedback from those that know you best.

Career Exploration

Explore other people's LinkedIn profiles to learn about different jobs and career paths
Talk to working professionals in fields of interest
Seek internship opportunities early to test drive different options
Read job descriptions, even if you are far from qualified, to get a sense of what different jobs entail
Read up on industries that interest you. Make sure to explore trends in that industry to determine how jobs in that field are changing and if the career you're thinking about will still exist in ten years.

Implement

Author

Using the Internet to Find the Perfect Job

Heidi Radakovich — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:13:35 +0000

Job Search

Job Match

Job Connect

Author

Give Your Brand Some Flavors.me

Bret Simmons — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:31:27 +0000

Author

Finish the Back to School LinkedIn Challenge

Claudine Meilink — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:58 +0000

(1) Research companies.

(2) Follow companies.

(3) Ask for Recommendations.

Author

Social Media: Will it help you sink or swim in your job search?

Derren Thompson — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:48:39 +0000

Getting Started Checklist

First, remember that companies want to find you. Use this medium to be found.
Make it easy for companies to find you. Post profiles on several different sites. Facebook is great, LinkedIn is even better, but do not discount Twitter.
Create positive first impressions with Google and LinkedIn profiles.
Make your profile professional – leave the personal stuff out.
List your job qualifications.
Join professional groups on LinkedIn and start networking.
Read discussions on corporate Facebook and LinkedIn pages, follow corporate Twitter accounts. Discover and identify the decision makers.
Introduce yourself to others and include a link to your profile so they can learn more about you quickly, without having to search for the information. Make it easy for others to learn about your skills. Also, be sure to follow-up after a few days if you have not had any conversation.
Have conversations that will be memorable (i.e. when posting updates, make sure that it is okay for a potential employer to see it).
Consistently update your profile as things change.
Use your mobile phone! For example, create a mobile business card, keep up with Twitter posts and connect with LinkedIn contacts when you’re on the go.

Personal vs. Professional

Be selective as to who you allow to be your Facebook friend and who you follow on Twitter. Remember that everything you post – and everything your friends post – is public.
Consider having two profiles set up on each site, one for personal use and another for professional use. For example, have a Facebook page for friends and family, but set up a separate account for professional networking. Remember to set your privacy settings accordingly, so that your personal account remains private.

Mistakes to Avoid

Placing photos that are questionable on your profile. Prospective employers don’t want to see photos of you from the party last Friday night or snarky comments you posted on Twitter.
Using non-professional words or slang language in your status updates.
Discussing inappropriate issues on the discussion boards. Remember the world is watching everything you post.
Confusing your pages and sharing personal information on your professional profile pages.
Making a contact and never following up with that contact.

Author

Diversity Career Resources: Part 1

Karen Obringer — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:34:48 +0000

DiversityWorking.com

DiversityWorking claims to be the “largest diversity job board online.” This may be true, but it doesn’t have postings for every US state. It is still a good resource for a number of reasons.

Key Elements of the Website

Job Board – You can browse and search for jobs in 72 industries. There is also a section entitled Search Agent where you can schedule your own search agent that notifies you via email when a position that you’re interested in becomes available.
Resume Posting – Post your resume to the website and allow employers to search for you!
Organization – Provides the job seeker with basic information about the various companies that DiversityWorking showcases. They also provide a link to each company’s website which makes it easy for you do additional research.
Career Expo – Take part in the Virtual Diversity Career Expo. 10 weeks with a different career industry each week. There are still 5 career expos that will run throughout the end of 2010 calendar year. The only downside to this element is that it costs to attend, but once you pay it is available 24/7 throughout the weeks.

Additional Resources for the Job Seeker

FAQ Section – Good information with resume and interviewing tips. There’s only one criticism I would give with the resume tips. It suggests adding personal information to your resume, but this is not recommended because some personal information, like age, race, marital status etc. is protected information. There’s also some information on what to do if you experienced discrimination and why diversity is so important to companies.
Community Channels – Provides job seekers with specific search agents based on ethnic groups and recent news that have impacted the work place.
Diversity News – Recent news articles that impact the world of work, especially related to diversity.
Newsletter – Sign up for an email newsletter which provides you with the latest job openings, news, events, and more. You can even select to specify your newsletter to how you identify yourself, choices include ethnic, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, military, and more.

Check out this resource and watch for more website and resource reviews to come in the upcoming weeks.

Author

Be Creative: Using a Visual Resume

Anna Manasova — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:17:37 +0000

What is a Visual Resume?

Example

Here is an example of how one student uses her visual resume to attract internship opportunities:

Kateryna Visual Resume : marketing

View more presentations from Kat Sem.If you need more inspiration, you can find many more examples of Visual Resumes on Slideshare when you search for "visual resume".

Using your visual resume

In your job search

Use your visual resume to present case studies of interesting class projects you've worked on or extracurriculars you've been involved in to show the breadth of your experience. Include any media projects or visual representations of what you did or even insert a video with a short showcase.
Tailor your visual resume to a specific job and in it, focus on answering the most important questions: Why should we hire you? What can you bring to this company? Why are you the perfect candidate for this particular job? Visual resume allows you to be creative about this.
Use it in conjunction with other social media tools to organize a full campaign: tweet about it, publish it on facebook, check in at the foursquare location of the company you're interested in and give them a link.

As an interview tool

Use the presentation to show off your major achievements. Include graphs or comparison charts and make it visually interesting.
You're probably claiming you possess certain skills and qualities. Here's your chance to prove them. Show off your writing style, design, photography skills or include a screenshot of a website you've created. There's also no easier way to prove the outstanding presentation skills you claim to have.
Use your visual resume to convey what makes you different from all the other interviewees as you can let your personality show throughout the presentation.
Visual resume can also be a great way to show what others think of you by including short references.

For graduate school admissions

A visual presentation could be an innovative way to present a research proposal in a different format by showing through pictures and graphics what your research will entail and what findings it could present. Imagine how much passion for your subject you could convey.

As an introduction on social networks

Your visual resume can simply be an introduction to who you are. You could post in on your LinkedIn profile or include it in the "About Me" section of your blog and share it with your readers, friends and community, maybe even ask a question and start a conversation.

Now wouldn't that make an impression?

Author

The Worst Things That Have Ever Happened to You

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:36:34 +0000

Tell me about a time when you failed.
What are your greatest weaknesses?
What is the greatest obstacle you've overcome?
What is the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?

Some tips for handling these types of interview questions:

Don't dwell on the negative. State the situation and swiftly move on to how you dealt with the issue.
State the facts and avoid interjecting negative opinions about other people (For example, "my boss was very demanding" is much better than, "my boss was rude and mean")
Make sure to discuss the skills you used to overcome a challenge or deal with a problem.
Always end on a positive. What did you learn? How did the situation affect future decisions and actions?
Prepare in advance. These situations are tough to talk about and usually the questions we dread most. Practice your responses in advance.

Author

Sharon Markovsky’s Personal Brand

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:14:08 +0000

Self-assessment

What classes do you enjoy most? What do you like about them? The subject matter? The way they are structured (for example, group work vs. individual projects)? The type of skills required? A chemistry class may require a lot of trial and error and problem-solving while an English class may require writing and editing.
In what environment do you work best? Do you enjoy a lot of activity and excitement or do you prefer calm, organized environments? Work best under tight deadlines and lots of pressure or would you rather plan in advance and make progress toward your goal one step at a time?
What do you care about? What ideas or issues keep you up at night?
What are you really good at and what skills does it require?
What do your teachers, family, and friends say about your strengths? What kind of compliments do you receive? Ask for feedback from those that know you best.

Career Exploration

Explore other people's LinkedIn profiles to learn about different jobs and career paths
Talk to working professionals in fields of interest
Seek internship opportunities early to test drive different options
Read job descriptions, even if you are far from qualified, to get a sense of what different jobs entail
Read up on industries that interest you. Make sure to explore trends in that industry to determine how jobs in that field are changing and if the career you're thinking about will still exist in ten years.

Implement

Author

Student Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel

Karen Obringer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:08:30 +0000

The Black Collegian

Employer Profiles – Read about featured employers plus a total of 17 employer profiles “that support diversity and actively recruit on college campuses nationwide.”
The Diversity Registry – Connect to DiversityRegistry.com and research companies with “active diversity programs."
Job Tools & Career Center – Search for jobs within The Black Collegian’s database, get career advice and tips on internships.
Study & Campus Section– Learn about graduate studies, working and studying abroad, scholarships and grants, and more.
Extracurricular Section– Additional information just for fun, like music, poetry, and films.

Black Career Women

Career Coaches – Get expert advice on your career path.
Careers Section – Read articles and advice on assessments, career exploration, decision making, job searching, and negotiations like salary.
Join the Organization – Provides you discounts on programs, free access to Virtual Career Workshop, members only career content, and more.
Useful Websites – Lists additional websites that can help with your career development, like Black Career Zone and Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

There are many other great career resources out there for African Americans. Check out some of these additional handouts and websites.

Career Resources for Black and African American Students: The University of Texas at Austin
Black Voices
The African American Village
Empower Me! – Accredited business through the Better Business Bureau!
National Society of Black Engineers

Author:

Career Development 101: How to Figure Out What to do With Your Life

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:14:08 +0000

Self-assessment

What classes do you enjoy most? What do you like about them? The subject matter? The way they are structured (for example, group work vs. individual projects)? The type of skills required? A chemistry class may require a lot of trial and error and problem-solving while an English class may require writing and editing.
In what environment do you work best? Do you enjoy a lot of activity and excitement or do you prefer calm, organized environments? Work best under tight deadlines and lots of pressure or would you rather plan in advance and make progress toward your goal one step at a time?
What do you care about? What ideas or issues keep you up at night?
What are you really good at and what skills does it require?
What do your teachers, family, and friends say about your strengths? What kind of compliments do you receive? Ask for feedback from those that know you best.

Career Exploration

Explore other people's LinkedIn profiles to learn about different jobs and career paths
Talk to working professionals in fields of interest
Seek internship opportunities early to test drive different options
Read job descriptions, even if you are far from qualified, to get a sense of what different jobs entail
Read up on industries that interest you. Make sure to explore trends in that industry to determine how jobs in that field are changing and if the career you're thinking about will still exist in ten years.

Implement

Author

Using the Internet to Find the Perfect Job

Heidi Radakovich — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:13:35 +0000

Job Search

Job Match

Job Connect

Author

Give Your Brand Some Flavors.me

Bret Simmons — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:31:27 +0000

Author

Finish the Back to School LinkedIn Challenge

Claudine Meilink — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:58 +0000

(1) Research companies.

(2) Follow companies.

(3) Ask for Recommendations.

Author

Social Media: Will it help you sink or swim in your job search?

Derren Thompson — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:48:39 +0000

Getting Started Checklist

First, remember that companies want to find you. Use this medium to be found.
Make it easy for companies to find you. Post profiles on several different sites. Facebook is great, LinkedIn is even better, but do not discount Twitter.
Create positive first impressions with Google and LinkedIn profiles.
Make your profile professional – leave the personal stuff out.
List your job qualifications.
Join professional groups on LinkedIn and start networking.
Read discussions on corporate Facebook and LinkedIn pages, follow corporate Twitter accounts. Discover and identify the decision makers.
Introduce yourself to others and include a link to your profile so they can learn more about you quickly, without having to search for the information. Make it easy for others to learn about your skills. Also, be sure to follow-up after a few days if you have not had any conversation.
Have conversations that will be memorable (i.e. when posting updates, make sure that it is okay for a potential employer to see it).
Consistently update your profile as things change.
Use your mobile phone! For example, create a mobile business card, keep up with Twitter posts and connect with LinkedIn contacts when you’re on the go.

Personal vs. Professional

Be selective as to who you allow to be your Facebook friend and who you follow on Twitter. Remember that everything you post – and everything your friends post – is public.
Consider having two profiles set up on each site, one for personal use and another for professional use. For example, have a Facebook page for friends and family, but set up a separate account for professional networking. Remember to set your privacy settings accordingly, so that your personal account remains private.

Mistakes to Avoid

Placing photos that are questionable on your profile. Prospective employers don’t want to see photos of you from the party last Friday night or snarky comments you posted on Twitter.
Using non-professional words or slang language in your status updates.
Discussing inappropriate issues on the discussion boards. Remember the world is watching everything you post.
Confusing your pages and sharing personal information on your professional profile pages.
Making a contact and never following up with that contact.

Author

Diversity Career Resources: Part 1

Karen Obringer — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:34:48 +0000

DiversityWorking.com

DiversityWorking claims to be the “largest diversity job board online.” This may be true, but it doesn’t have postings for every US state. It is still a good resource for a number of reasons.

Key Elements of the Website

Job Board – You can browse and search for jobs in 72 industries. There is also a section entitled Search Agent where you can schedule your own search agent that notifies you via email when a position that you’re interested in becomes available.
Resume Posting – Post your resume to the website and allow employers to search for you!
Organization – Provides the job seeker with basic information about the various companies that DiversityWorking showcases. They also provide a link to each company’s website which makes it easy for you do additional research.
Career Expo – Take part in the Virtual Diversity Career Expo. 10 weeks with a different career industry each week. There are still 5 career expos that will run throughout the end of 2010 calendar year. The only downside to this element is that it costs to attend, but once you pay it is available 24/7 throughout the weeks.

Additional Resources for the Job Seeker

FAQ Section – Good information with resume and interviewing tips. There’s only one criticism I would give with the resume tips. It suggests adding personal information to your resume, but this is not recommended because some personal information, like age, race, marital status etc. is protected information. There’s also some information on what to do if you experienced discrimination and why diversity is so important to companies.
Community Channels – Provides job seekers with specific search agents based on ethnic groups and recent news that have impacted the work place.
Diversity News – Recent news articles that impact the world of work, especially related to diversity.
Newsletter – Sign up for an email newsletter which provides you with the latest job openings, news, events, and more. You can even select to specify your newsletter to how you identify yourself, choices include ethnic, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, military, and more.

Check out this resource and watch for more website and resource reviews to come in the upcoming weeks.

Author

Be Creative: Using a Visual Resume

Anna Manasova — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:17:37 +0000

What is a Visual Resume?

Example

Here is an example of how one student uses her visual resume to attract internship opportunities:

Kateryna Visual Resume : marketing

View more presentations from Kat Sem.If you need more inspiration, you can find many more examples of Visual Resumes on Slideshare when you search for "visual resume".

Using your visual resume

In your job search

Use your visual resume to present case studies of interesting class projects you've worked on or extracurriculars you've been involved in to show the breadth of your experience. Include any media projects or visual representations of what you did or even insert a video with a short showcase.
Tailor your visual resume to a specific job and in it, focus on answering the most important questions: Why should we hire you? What can you bring to this company? Why are you the perfect candidate for this particular job? Visual resume allows you to be creative about this.
Use it in conjunction with other social media tools to organize a full campaign: tweet about it, publish it on facebook, check in at the foursquare location of the company you're interested in and give them a link.

As an interview tool

Use the presentation to show off your major achievements. Include graphs or comparison charts and make it visually interesting.
You're probably claiming you possess certain skills and qualities. Here's your chance to prove them. Show off your writing style, design, photography skills or include a screenshot of a website you've created. There's also no easier way to prove the outstanding presentation skills you claim to have.
Use your visual resume to convey what makes you different from all the other interviewees as you can let your personality show throughout the presentation.
Visual resume can also be a great way to show what others think of you by including short references.

For graduate school admissions

A visual presentation could be an innovative way to present a research proposal in a different format by showing through pictures and graphics what your research will entail and what findings it could present. Imagine how much passion for your subject you could convey.

As an introduction on social networks

Your visual resume can simply be an introduction to who you are. You could post in on your LinkedIn profile or include it in the "About Me" section of your blog and share it with your readers, friends and community, maybe even ask a question and start a conversation.

Now wouldn't that make an impression?

Author

The Worst Things That Have Ever Happened to You

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:36:34 +0000

Tell me about a time when you failed.
What are your greatest weaknesses?
What is the greatest obstacle you've overcome?
What is the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?

Some tips for handling these types of interview questions:

Don't dwell on the negative. State the situation and swiftly move on to how you dealt with the issue.
State the facts and avoid interjecting negative opinions about other people (For example, "my boss was very demanding" is much better than, "my boss was rude and mean")
Make sure to discuss the skills you used to overcome a challenge or deal with a problem.
Always end on a positive. What did you learn? How did the situation affect future decisions and actions?
Prepare in advance. These situations are tough to talk about and usually the questions we dread most. Practice your responses in advance.

Author

Sharon Markovsky’s Personal Brand

Heidi Radakovich — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:13:35 +0000

Job Search

Job Match

Job Connect

Author

Student Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel

Karen Obringer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:08:30 +0000

The Black Collegian

Employer Profiles – Read about featured employers plus a total of 17 employer profiles “that support diversity and actively recruit on college campuses nationwide.”
The Diversity Registry – Connect to DiversityRegistry.com and research companies with “active diversity programs."
Job Tools & Career Center – Search for jobs within The Black Collegian’s database, get career advice and tips on internships.
Study & Campus Section– Learn about graduate studies, working and studying abroad, scholarships and grants, and more.
Extracurricular Section– Additional information just for fun, like music, poetry, and films.

Black Career Women

Career Coaches – Get expert advice on your career path.
Careers Section – Read articles and advice on assessments, career exploration, decision making, job searching, and negotiations like salary.
Join the Organization – Provides you discounts on programs, free access to Virtual Career Workshop, members only career content, and more.
Useful Websites – Lists additional websites that can help with your career development, like Black Career Zone and Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

There are many other great career resources out there for African Americans. Check out some of these additional handouts and websites.

Career Resources for Black and African American Students: The University of Texas at Austin
Black Voices
The African American Village
Empower Me! – Accredited business through the Better Business Bureau!
National Society of Black Engineers

Author:

Career Development 101: How to Figure Out What to do With Your Life

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:14:08 +0000

Self-assessment

What classes do you enjoy most? What do you like about them? The subject matter? The way they are structured (for example, group work vs. individual projects)? The type of skills required? A chemistry class may require a lot of trial and error and problem-solving while an English class may require writing and editing.
In what environment do you work best? Do you enjoy a lot of activity and excitement or do you prefer calm, organized environments? Work best under tight deadlines and lots of pressure or would you rather plan in advance and make progress toward your goal one step at a time?
What do you care about? What ideas or issues keep you up at night?
What are you really good at and what skills does it require?
What do your teachers, family, and friends say about your strengths? What kind of compliments do you receive? Ask for feedback from those that know you best.

Career Exploration

Explore other people's LinkedIn profiles to learn about different jobs and career paths
Talk to working professionals in fields of interest
Seek internship opportunities early to test drive different options
Read job descriptions, even if you are far from qualified, to get a sense of what different jobs entail
Read up on industries that interest you. Make sure to explore trends in that industry to determine how jobs in that field are changing and if the career you're thinking about will still exist in ten years.

Implement

Author

Using the Internet to Find the Perfect Job

Heidi Radakovich — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:13:35 +0000

Job Search

Job Match

Job Connect

Author

Give Your Brand Some Flavors.me

Bret Simmons — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:31:27 +0000

Author

Finish the Back to School LinkedIn Challenge

Claudine Meilink — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:58 +0000

(1) Research companies.

(2) Follow companies.

(3) Ask for Recommendations.

Author

Social Media: Will it help you sink or swim in your job search?

Derren Thompson — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:48:39 +0000

Getting Started Checklist

First, remember that companies want to find you. Use this medium to be found.
Make it easy for companies to find you. Post profiles on several different sites. Facebook is great, LinkedIn is even better, but do not discount Twitter.
Create positive first impressions with Google and LinkedIn profiles.
Make your profile professional – leave the personal stuff out.
List your job qualifications.
Join professional groups on LinkedIn and start networking.
Read discussions on corporate Facebook and LinkedIn pages, follow corporate Twitter accounts. Discover and identify the decision makers.
Introduce yourself to others and include a link to your profile so they can learn more about you quickly, without having to search for the information. Make it easy for others to learn about your skills. Also, be sure to follow-up after a few days if you have not had any conversation.
Have conversations that will be memorable (i.e. when posting updates, make sure that it is okay for a potential employer to see it).
Consistently update your profile as things change.
Use your mobile phone! For example, create a mobile business card, keep up with Twitter posts and connect with LinkedIn contacts when you’re on the go.

Personal vs. Professional

Be selective as to who you allow to be your Facebook friend and who you follow on Twitter. Remember that everything you post – and everything your friends post – is public.
Consider having two profiles set up on each site, one for personal use and another for professional use. For example, have a Facebook page for friends and family, but set up a separate account for professional networking. Remember to set your privacy settings accordingly, so that your personal account remains private.

Mistakes to Avoid

Placing photos that are questionable on your profile. Prospective employers don’t want to see photos of you from the party last Friday night or snarky comments you posted on Twitter.
Using non-professional words or slang language in your status updates.
Discussing inappropriate issues on the discussion boards. Remember the world is watching everything you post.
Confusing your pages and sharing personal information on your professional profile pages.
Making a contact and never following up with that contact.

Author

Diversity Career Resources: Part 1

Karen Obringer — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:34:48 +0000

DiversityWorking.com

DiversityWorking claims to be the “largest diversity job board online.” This may be true, but it doesn’t have postings for every US state. It is still a good resource for a number of reasons.

Key Elements of the Website

Job Board – You can browse and search for jobs in 72 industries. There is also a section entitled Search Agent where you can schedule your own search agent that notifies you via email when a position that you’re interested in becomes available.
Resume Posting – Post your resume to the website and allow employers to search for you!
Organization – Provides the job seeker with basic information about the various companies that DiversityWorking showcases. They also provide a link to each company’s website which makes it easy for you do additional research.
Career Expo – Take part in the Virtual Diversity Career Expo. 10 weeks with a different career industry each week. There are still 5 career expos that will run throughout the end of 2010 calendar year. The only downside to this element is that it costs to attend, but once you pay it is available 24/7 throughout the weeks.

Additional Resources for the Job Seeker

FAQ Section – Good information with resume and interviewing tips. There’s only one criticism I would give with the resume tips. It suggests adding personal information to your resume, but this is not recommended because some personal information, like age, race, marital status etc. is protected information. There’s also some information on what to do if you experienced discrimination and why diversity is so important to companies.
Community Channels – Provides job seekers with specific search agents based on ethnic groups and recent news that have impacted the work place.
Diversity News – Recent news articles that impact the world of work, especially related to diversity.
Newsletter – Sign up for an email newsletter which provides you with the latest job openings, news, events, and more. You can even select to specify your newsletter to how you identify yourself, choices include ethnic, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, military, and more.

Check out this resource and watch for more website and resource reviews to come in the upcoming weeks.

Author

Be Creative: Using a Visual Resume

Anna Manasova — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:17:37 +0000

What is a Visual Resume?

Example

Here is an example of how one student uses her visual resume to attract internship opportunities:

Kateryna Visual Resume : marketing

View more presentations from Kat Sem.If you need more inspiration, you can find many more examples of Visual Resumes on Slideshare when you search for "visual resume".

Using your visual resume

In your job search

Use your visual resume to present case studies of interesting class projects you've worked on or extracurriculars you've been involved in to show the breadth of your experience. Include any media projects or visual representations of what you did or even insert a video with a short showcase.
Tailor your visual resume to a specific job and in it, focus on answering the most important questions: Why should we hire you? What can you bring to this company? Why are you the perfect candidate for this particular job? Visual resume allows you to be creative about this.
Use it in conjunction with other social media tools to organize a full campaign: tweet about it, publish it on facebook, check in at the foursquare location of the company you're interested in and give them a link.

As an interview tool

Use the presentation to show off your major achievements. Include graphs or comparison charts and make it visually interesting.
You're probably claiming you possess certain skills and qualities. Here's your chance to prove them. Show off your writing style, design, photography skills or include a screenshot of a website you've created. There's also no easier way to prove the outstanding presentation skills you claim to have.
Use your visual resume to convey what makes you different from all the other interviewees as you can let your personality show throughout the presentation.
Visual resume can also be a great way to show what others think of you by including short references.

For graduate school admissions

A visual presentation could be an innovative way to present a research proposal in a different format by showing through pictures and graphics what your research will entail and what findings it could present. Imagine how much passion for your subject you could convey.

As an introduction on social networks

Your visual resume can simply be an introduction to who you are. You could post in on your LinkedIn profile or include it in the "About Me" section of your blog and share it with your readers, friends and community, maybe even ask a question and start a conversation.

Now wouldn't that make an impression?

Author

The Worst Things That Have Ever Happened to You

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:36:34 +0000

Tell me about a time when you failed.
What are your greatest weaknesses?
What is the greatest obstacle you've overcome?
What is the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?

Some tips for handling these types of interview questions:

Don't dwell on the negative. State the situation and swiftly move on to how you dealt with the issue.
State the facts and avoid interjecting negative opinions about other people (For example, "my boss was very demanding" is much better than, "my boss was rude and mean")
Make sure to discuss the skills you used to overcome a challenge or deal with a problem.
Always end on a positive. What did you learn? How did the situation affect future decisions and actions?
Prepare in advance. These situations are tough to talk about and usually the questions we dread most. Practice your responses in advance.

Author

Sharon Markovsky’s Personal Brand

Bret Simmons — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:31:27 +0000

If you are serious about personal branding, you should be blogging and feeding that content to your accounts on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Once you get going, you’ll probably also have other accounts on places like Youtube and delicious. Having a landing page is a good way to provide people interested in you and your value a single place to connect to everything you do. I opened my first landing page recently at Flavors.me and so far I really like it. I read about flavors.me on several blogs, watched the introductory video, and was impressed with some of the landing pages people have created. Flavors.me works by providing a way to list sites you are active on. When visitors to your page click on a link, the current content of that site displays on your flavors.me page. My page is not that fancy, but it does what I need it to do. My page has my name, picture, a part of my purpose (how can I help?) and links to all my most important sites. I put my LinkedIn account at the top of the list because the link at the top displays the content people see when they land on your page. My LinkedIn account provides my professional resume and for me that is the first thing I want people to see. I also link (in order) my professional blog, my personal blog, my social media blog, my Twitter account, my Youtube, and Vimeo accounts. It is very simple to get started, but not as easy as I would like to create a really impressive page. The good news is the customer support is excellent. If you have a problem, tweet about it or send them an e-mail and you will get same-day help. With a free account you can link up to four sites and get a few layouts. For $20 per year you can unlimited data sources, a custom domain, real time stats and a contact form. I paid the $20 because I think that is very reasonable. Add some flavor to your personal brand with a website from flavors.me.

Author

Student Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel

Karen Obringer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:08:30 +0000

The Black Collegian

Employer Profiles – Read about featured employers plus a total of 17 employer profiles “that support diversity and actively recruit on college campuses nationwide.”
The Diversity Registry – Connect to DiversityRegistry.com and research companies with “active diversity programs."
Job Tools & Career Center – Search for jobs within The Black Collegian’s database, get career advice and tips on internships.
Study & Campus Section– Learn about graduate studies, working and studying abroad, scholarships and grants, and more.
Extracurricular Section– Additional information just for fun, like music, poetry, and films.

Black Career Women

Career Coaches – Get expert advice on your career path.
Careers Section – Read articles and advice on assessments, career exploration, decision making, job searching, and negotiations like salary.
Join the Organization – Provides you discounts on programs, free access to Virtual Career Workshop, members only career content, and more.
Useful Websites – Lists additional websites that can help with your career development, like Black Career Zone and Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

There are many other great career resources out there for African Americans. Check out some of these additional handouts and websites.

Career Resources for Black and African American Students: The University of Texas at Austin
Black Voices
The African American Village
Empower Me! – Accredited business through the Better Business Bureau!
National Society of Black Engineers

Author:

Career Development 101: How to Figure Out What to do With Your Life

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:14:08 +0000

Self-assessment

What classes do you enjoy most? What do you like about them? The subject matter? The way they are structured (for example, group work vs. individual projects)? The type of skills required? A chemistry class may require a lot of trial and error and problem-solving while an English class may require writing and editing.
In what environment do you work best? Do you enjoy a lot of activity and excitement or do you prefer calm, organized environments? Work best under tight deadlines and lots of pressure or would you rather plan in advance and make progress toward your goal one step at a time?
What do you care about? What ideas or issues keep you up at night?
What are you really good at and what skills does it require?
What do your teachers, family, and friends say about your strengths? What kind of compliments do you receive? Ask for feedback from those that know you best.

Career Exploration

Explore other people's LinkedIn profiles to learn about different jobs and career paths
Talk to working professionals in fields of interest
Seek internship opportunities early to test drive different options
Read job descriptions, even if you are far from qualified, to get a sense of what different jobs entail
Read up on industries that interest you. Make sure to explore trends in that industry to determine how jobs in that field are changing and if the career you're thinking about will still exist in ten years.

Implement

Author

Using the Internet to Find the Perfect Job

Heidi Radakovich — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:13:35 +0000

Job Search

Job Match

Job Connect

Author

Give Your Brand Some Flavors.me

Bret Simmons — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:31:27 +0000

Author

Finish the Back to School LinkedIn Challenge

Claudine Meilink — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:58 +0000

(1) Research companies.

(2) Follow companies.

(3) Ask for Recommendations.

Author

Social Media: Will it help you sink or swim in your job search?

Derren Thompson — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:48:39 +0000

Getting Started Checklist

First, remember that companies want to find you. Use this medium to be found.
Make it easy for companies to find you. Post profiles on several different sites. Facebook is great, LinkedIn is even better, but do not discount Twitter.
Create positive first impressions with Google and LinkedIn profiles.
Make your profile professional – leave the personal stuff out.
List your job qualifications.
Join professional groups on LinkedIn and start networking.
Read discussions on corporate Facebook and LinkedIn pages, follow corporate Twitter accounts. Discover and identify the decision makers.
Introduce yourself to others and include a link to your profile so they can learn more about you quickly, without having to search for the information. Make it easy for others to learn about your skills. Also, be sure to follow-up after a few days if you have not had any conversation.
Have conversations that will be memorable (i.e. when posting updates, make sure that it is okay for a potential employer to see it).
Consistently update your profile as things change.
Use your mobile phone! For example, create a mobile business card, keep up with Twitter posts and connect with LinkedIn contacts when you’re on the go.

Personal vs. Professional

Be selective as to who you allow to be your Facebook friend and who you follow on Twitter. Remember that everything you post – and everything your friends post – is public.
Consider having two profiles set up on each site, one for personal use and another for professional use. For example, have a Facebook page for friends and family, but set up a separate account for professional networking. Remember to set your privacy settings accordingly, so that your personal account remains private.

Mistakes to Avoid

Placing photos that are questionable on your profile. Prospective employers don’t want to see photos of you from the party last Friday night or snarky comments you posted on Twitter.
Using non-professional words or slang language in your status updates.
Discussing inappropriate issues on the discussion boards. Remember the world is watching everything you post.
Confusing your pages and sharing personal information on your professional profile pages.
Making a contact and never following up with that contact.

Author

Diversity Career Resources: Part 1

Karen Obringer — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:34:48 +0000

DiversityWorking.com

DiversityWorking claims to be the “largest diversity job board online.” This may be true, but it doesn’t have postings for every US state. It is still a good resource for a number of reasons.

Key Elements of the Website

Job Board – You can browse and search for jobs in 72 industries. There is also a section entitled Search Agent where you can schedule your own search agent that notifies you via email when a position that you’re interested in becomes available.
Resume Posting – Post your resume to the website and allow employers to search for you!
Organization – Provides the job seeker with basic information about the various companies that DiversityWorking showcases. They also provide a link to each company’s website which makes it easy for you do additional research.
Career Expo – Take part in the Virtual Diversity Career Expo. 10 weeks with a different career industry each week. There are still 5 career expos that will run throughout the end of 2010 calendar year. The only downside to this element is that it costs to attend, but once you pay it is available 24/7 throughout the weeks.

Additional Resources for the Job Seeker

FAQ Section – Good information with resume and interviewing tips. There’s only one criticism I would give with the resume tips. It suggests adding personal information to your resume, but this is not recommended because some personal information, like age, race, marital status etc. is protected information. There’s also some information on what to do if you experienced discrimination and why diversity is so important to companies.
Community Channels – Provides job seekers with specific search agents based on ethnic groups and recent news that have impacted the work place.
Diversity News – Recent news articles that impact the world of work, especially related to diversity.
Newsletter – Sign up for an email newsletter which provides you with the latest job openings, news, events, and more. You can even select to specify your newsletter to how you identify yourself, choices include ethnic, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, military, and more.

Check out this resource and watch for more website and resource reviews to come in the upcoming weeks.

Author

Be Creative: Using a Visual Resume

Anna Manasova — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:17:37 +0000

What is a Visual Resume?

Example

Here is an example of how one student uses her visual resume to attract internship opportunities:

Kateryna Visual Resume : marketing

View more presentations from Kat Sem.If you need more inspiration, you can find many more examples of Visual Resumes on Slideshare when you search for "visual resume".

Using your visual resume

In your job search

Use your visual resume to present case studies of interesting class projects you've worked on or extracurriculars you've been involved in to show the breadth of your experience. Include any media projects or visual representations of what you did or even insert a video with a short showcase.
Tailor your visual resume to a specific job and in it, focus on answering the most important questions: Why should we hire you? What can you bring to this company? Why are you the perfect candidate for this particular job? Visual resume allows you to be creative about this.
Use it in conjunction with other social media tools to organize a full campaign: tweet about it, publish it on facebook, check in at the foursquare location of the company you're interested in and give them a link.

As an interview tool

Use the presentation to show off your major achievements. Include graphs or comparison charts and make it visually interesting.
You're probably claiming you possess certain skills and qualities. Here's your chance to prove them. Show off your writing style, design, photography skills or include a screenshot of a website you've created. There's also no easier way to prove the outstanding presentation skills you claim to have.
Use your visual resume to convey what makes you different from all the other interviewees as you can let your personality show throughout the presentation.
Visual resume can also be a great way to show what others think of you by including short references.

For graduate school admissions

A visual presentation could be an innovative way to present a research proposal in a different format by showing through pictures and graphics what your research will entail and what findings it could present. Imagine how much passion for your subject you could convey.

As an introduction on social networks

Your visual resume can simply be an introduction to who you are. You could post in on your LinkedIn profile or include it in the "About Me" section of your blog and share it with your readers, friends and community, maybe even ask a question and start a conversation.

Now wouldn't that make an impression?

Author

The Worst Things That Have Ever Happened to You

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:36:34 +0000

Tell me about a time when you failed.
What are your greatest weaknesses?
What is the greatest obstacle you've overcome?
What is the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?

Some tips for handling these types of interview questions:

Don't dwell on the negative. State the situation and swiftly move on to how you dealt with the issue.
State the facts and avoid interjecting negative opinions about other people (For example, "my boss was very demanding" is much better than, "my boss was rude and mean")
Make sure to discuss the skills you used to overcome a challenge or deal with a problem.
Always end on a positive. What did you learn? How did the situation affect future decisions and actions?
Prepare in advance. These situations are tough to talk about and usually the questions we dread most. Practice your responses in advance.

Author

Sharon Markovsky’s Personal Brand

Claudine Meilink — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:58 +0000

(1) Research companies.

(2) Follow companies.

(3) Ask for Recommendations.

Author

Student Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel

Karen Obringer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:08:30 +0000

The Black Collegian

Employer Profiles – Read about featured employers plus a total of 17 employer profiles “that support diversity and actively recruit on college campuses nationwide.”
The Diversity Registry – Connect to DiversityRegistry.com and research companies with “active diversity programs."
Job Tools & Career Center – Search for jobs within The Black Collegian’s database, get career advice and tips on internships.
Study & Campus Section– Learn about graduate studies, working and studying abroad, scholarships and grants, and more.
Extracurricular Section– Additional information just for fun, like music, poetry, and films.

Black Career Women

Career Coaches – Get expert advice on your career path.
Careers Section – Read articles and advice on assessments, career exploration, decision making, job searching, and negotiations like salary.
Join the Organization – Provides you discounts on programs, free access to Virtual Career Workshop, members only career content, and more.
Useful Websites – Lists additional websites that can help with your career development, like Black Career Zone and Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

There are many other great career resources out there for African Americans. Check out some of these additional handouts and websites.

Career Resources for Black and African American Students: The University of Texas at Austin
Black Voices
The African American Village
Empower Me! – Accredited business through the Better Business Bureau!
National Society of Black Engineers

Author:

Career Development 101: How to Figure Out What to do With Your Life

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:14:08 +0000

Self-assessment

What classes do you enjoy most? What do you like about them? The subject matter? The way they are structured (for example, group work vs. individual projects)? The type of skills required? A chemistry class may require a lot of trial and error and problem-solving while an English class may require writing and editing.
In what environment do you work best? Do you enjoy a lot of activity and excitement or do you prefer calm, organized environments? Work best under tight deadlines and lots of pressure or would you rather plan in advance and make progress toward your goal one step at a time?
What do you care about? What ideas or issues keep you up at night?
What are you really good at and what skills does it require?
What do your teachers, family, and friends say about your strengths? What kind of compliments do you receive? Ask for feedback from those that know you best.

Career Exploration

Explore other people's LinkedIn profiles to learn about different jobs and career paths
Talk to working professionals in fields of interest
Seek internship opportunities early to test drive different options
Read job descriptions, even if you are far from qualified, to get a sense of what different jobs entail
Read up on industries that interest you. Make sure to explore trends in that industry to determine how jobs in that field are changing and if the career you're thinking about will still exist in ten years.

Implement

Author

Using the Internet to Find the Perfect Job

Heidi Radakovich — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:13:35 +0000

Job Search

Job Match

Job Connect

Author

Give Your Brand Some Flavors.me

Bret Simmons — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:31:27 +0000

Author

Finish the Back to School LinkedIn Challenge

Claudine Meilink — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:58 +0000

(1) Research companies.

(2) Follow companies.

(3) Ask for Recommendations.

Author

Social Media: Will it help you sink or swim in your job search?

Derren Thompson — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:48:39 +0000

Getting Started Checklist

First, remember that companies want to find you. Use this medium to be found.
Make it easy for companies to find you. Post profiles on several different sites. Facebook is great, LinkedIn is even better, but do not discount Twitter.
Create positive first impressions with Google and LinkedIn profiles.
Make your profile professional – leave the personal stuff out.
List your job qualifications.
Join professional groups on LinkedIn and start networking.
Read discussions on corporate Facebook and LinkedIn pages, follow corporate Twitter accounts. Discover and identify the decision makers.
Introduce yourself to others and include a link to your profile so they can learn more about you quickly, without having to search for the information. Make it easy for others to learn about your skills. Also, be sure to follow-up after a few days if you have not had any conversation.
Have conversations that will be memorable (i.e. when posting updates, make sure that it is okay for a potential employer to see it).
Consistently update your profile as things change.
Use your mobile phone! For example, create a mobile business card, keep up with Twitter posts and connect with LinkedIn contacts when you’re on the go.

Personal vs. Professional

Be selective as to who you allow to be your Facebook friend and who you follow on Twitter. Remember that everything you post – and everything your friends post – is public.
Consider having two profiles set up on each site, one for personal use and another for professional use. For example, have a Facebook page for friends and family, but set up a separate account for professional networking. Remember to set your privacy settings accordingly, so that your personal account remains private.

Mistakes to Avoid

Placing photos that are questionable on your profile. Prospective employers don’t want to see photos of you from the party last Friday night or snarky comments you posted on Twitter.
Using non-professional words or slang language in your status updates.
Discussing inappropriate issues on the discussion boards. Remember the world is watching everything you post.
Confusing your pages and sharing personal information on your professional profile pages.
Making a contact and never following up with that contact.

Author

Diversity Career Resources: Part 1

Karen Obringer — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:34:48 +0000

DiversityWorking.com

DiversityWorking claims to be the “largest diversity job board online.” This may be true, but it doesn’t have postings for every US state. It is still a good resource for a number of reasons.

Key Elements of the Website

Job Board – You can browse and search for jobs in 72 industries. There is also a section entitled Search Agent where you can schedule your own search agent that notifies you via email when a position that you’re interested in becomes available.
Resume Posting – Post your resume to the website and allow employers to search for you!
Organization – Provides the job seeker with basic information about the various companies that DiversityWorking showcases. They also provide a link to each company’s website which makes it easy for you do additional research.
Career Expo – Take part in the Virtual Diversity Career Expo. 10 weeks with a different career industry each week. There are still 5 career expos that will run throughout the end of 2010 calendar year. The only downside to this element is that it costs to attend, but once you pay it is available 24/7 throughout the weeks.

Additional Resources for the Job Seeker

FAQ Section – Good information with resume and interviewing tips. There’s only one criticism I would give with the resume tips. It suggests adding personal information to your resume, but this is not recommended because some personal information, like age, race, marital status etc. is protected information. There’s also some information on what to do if you experienced discrimination and why diversity is so important to companies.
Community Channels – Provides job seekers with specific search agents based on ethnic groups and recent news that have impacted the work place.
Diversity News – Recent news articles that impact the world of work, especially related to diversity.
Newsletter – Sign up for an email newsletter which provides you with the latest job openings, news, events, and more. You can even select to specify your newsletter to how you identify yourself, choices include ethnic, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, military, and more.

Check out this resource and watch for more website and resource reviews to come in the upcoming weeks.

Author

Be Creative: Using a Visual Resume

Anna Manasova — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:17:37 +0000

What is a Visual Resume?

Example

Here is an example of how one student uses her visual resume to attract internship opportunities:

Kateryna Visual Resume : marketing

View more presentations from Kat Sem.If you need more inspiration, you can find many more examples of Visual Resumes on Slideshare when you search for "visual resume".

Using your visual resume

In your job search

Use your visual resume to present case studies of interesting class projects you've worked on or extracurriculars you've been involved in to show the breadth of your experience. Include any media projects or visual representations of what you did or even insert a video with a short showcase.
Tailor your visual resume to a specific job and in it, focus on answering the most important questions: Why should we hire you? What can you bring to this company? Why are you the perfect candidate for this particular job? Visual resume allows you to be creative about this.
Use it in conjunction with other social media tools to organize a full campaign: tweet about it, publish it on facebook, check in at the foursquare location of the company you're interested in and give them a link.

As an interview tool

Use the presentation to show off your major achievements. Include graphs or comparison charts and make it visually interesting.
You're probably claiming you possess certain skills and qualities. Here's your chance to prove them. Show off your writing style, design, photography skills or include a screenshot of a website you've created. There's also no easier way to prove the outstanding presentation skills you claim to have.
Use your visual resume to convey what makes you different from all the other interviewees as you can let your personality show throughout the presentation.
Visual resume can also be a great way to show what others think of you by including short references.

For graduate school admissions

A visual presentation could be an innovative way to present a research proposal in a different format by showing through pictures and graphics what your research will entail and what findings it could present. Imagine how much passion for your subject you could convey.

As an introduction on social networks

Your visual resume can simply be an introduction to who you are. You could post in on your LinkedIn profile or include it in the "About Me" section of your blog and share it with your readers, friends and community, maybe even ask a question and start a conversation.

Now wouldn't that make an impression?

Author

The Worst Things That Have Ever Happened to You

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:36:34 +0000

Tell me about a time when you failed.
What are your greatest weaknesses?
What is the greatest obstacle you've overcome?
What is the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?

Some tips for handling these types of interview questions:

Don't dwell on the negative. State the situation and swiftly move on to how you dealt with the issue.
State the facts and avoid interjecting negative opinions about other people (For example, "my boss was very demanding" is much better than, "my boss was rude and mean")
Make sure to discuss the skills you used to overcome a challenge or deal with a problem.
Always end on a positive. What did you learn? How did the situation affect future decisions and actions?
Prepare in advance. These situations are tough to talk about and usually the questions we dread most. Practice your responses in advance.

Author

Sharon Markovsky’s Personal Brand

Derren Thompson — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:48:39 +0000

Getting Started Checklist

First, remember that companies want to find you. Use this medium to be found.
Make it easy for companies to find you. Post profiles on several different sites. Facebook is great, LinkedIn is even better, but do not discount Twitter.
Create positive first impressions with Google and LinkedIn profiles.
Make your profile professional – leave the personal stuff out.
List your job qualifications.
Join professional groups on LinkedIn and start networking.
Read discussions on corporate Facebook and LinkedIn pages, follow corporate Twitter accounts. Discover and identify the decision makers.
Introduce yourself to others and include a link to your profile so they can learn more about you quickly, without having to search for the information. Make it easy for others to learn about your skills. Also, be sure to follow-up after a few days if you have not had any conversation.
Have conversations that will be memorable (i.e. when posting updates, make sure that it is okay for a potential employer to see it).
Consistently update your profile as things change.
Use your mobile phone! For example, create a mobile business card, keep up with Twitter posts and connect with LinkedIn contacts when you’re on the go.

Personal vs. Professional

Be selective as to who you allow to be your Facebook friend and who you follow on Twitter. Remember that everything you post – and everything your friends post – is public.
Consider having two profiles set up on each site, one for personal use and another for professional use. For example, have a Facebook page for friends and family, but set up a separate account for professional networking. Remember to set your privacy settings accordingly, so that your personal account remains private.

Mistakes to Avoid

Placing photos that are questionable on your profile. Prospective employers don’t want to see photos of you from the party last Friday night or snarky comments you posted on Twitter.
Using non-professional words or slang language in your status updates.
Discussing inappropriate issues on the discussion boards. Remember the world is watching everything you post.
Confusing your pages and sharing personal information on your professional profile pages.
Making a contact and never following up with that contact.

Author

Student Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel

Karen Obringer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:08:30 +0000

The Black Collegian

Employer Profiles – Read about featured employers plus a total of 17 employer profiles “that support diversity and actively recruit on college campuses nationwide.”
The Diversity Registry – Connect to DiversityRegistry.com and research companies with “active diversity programs."
Job Tools & Career Center – Search for jobs within The Black Collegian’s database, get career advice and tips on internships.
Study & Campus Section– Learn about graduate studies, working and studying abroad, scholarships and grants, and more.
Extracurricular Section– Additional information just for fun, like music, poetry, and films.

Black Career Women

Career Coaches – Get expert advice on your career path.
Careers Section – Read articles and advice on assessments, career exploration, decision making, job searching, and negotiations like salary.
Join the Organization – Provides you discounts on programs, free access to Virtual Career Workshop, members only career content, and more.
Useful Websites – Lists additional websites that can help with your career development, like Black Career Zone and Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

There are many other great career resources out there for African Americans. Check out some of these additional handouts and websites.

Career Resources for Black and African American Students: The University of Texas at Austin
Black Voices
The African American Village
Empower Me! – Accredited business through the Better Business Bureau!
National Society of Black Engineers

Author:

Career Development 101: How to Figure Out What to do With Your Life

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:14:08 +0000

Self-assessment

What classes do you enjoy most? What do you like about them? The subject matter? The way they are structured (for example, group work vs. individual projects)? The type of skills required? A chemistry class may require a lot of trial and error and problem-solving while an English class may require writing and editing.
In what environment do you work best? Do you enjoy a lot of activity and excitement or do you prefer calm, organized environments? Work best under tight deadlines and lots of pressure or would you rather plan in advance and make progress toward your goal one step at a time?
What do you care about? What ideas or issues keep you up at night?
What are you really good at and what skills does it require?
What do your teachers, family, and friends say about your strengths? What kind of compliments do you receive? Ask for feedback from those that know you best.

Career Exploration

Explore other people's LinkedIn profiles to learn about different jobs and career paths
Talk to working professionals in fields of interest
Seek internship opportunities early to test drive different options
Read job descriptions, even if you are far from qualified, to get a sense of what different jobs entail
Read up on industries that interest you. Make sure to explore trends in that industry to determine how jobs in that field are changing and if the career you're thinking about will still exist in ten years.

Implement

Author

Using the Internet to Find the Perfect Job

Heidi Radakovich — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:13:35 +0000

Job Search

Job Match

Job Connect

Author

Give Your Brand Some Flavors.me

Bret Simmons — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:31:27 +0000

Author

Finish the Back to School LinkedIn Challenge

Claudine Meilink — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:58 +0000

(1) Research companies.

(2) Follow companies.

(3) Ask for Recommendations.

Author

Social Media: Will it help you sink or swim in your job search?

Derren Thompson — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:48:39 +0000

Getting Started Checklist

First, remember that companies want to find you. Use this medium to be found.
Make it easy for companies to find you. Post profiles on several different sites. Facebook is great, LinkedIn is even better, but do not discount Twitter.
Create positive first impressions with Google and LinkedIn profiles.
Make your profile professional – leave the personal stuff out.
List your job qualifications.
Join professional groups on LinkedIn and start networking.
Read discussions on corporate Facebook and LinkedIn pages, follow corporate Twitter accounts. Discover and identify the decision makers.
Introduce yourself to others and include a link to your profile so they can learn more about you quickly, without having to search for the information. Make it easy for others to learn about your skills. Also, be sure to follow-up after a few days if you have not had any conversation.
Have conversations that will be memorable (i.e. when posting updates, make sure that it is okay for a potential employer to see it).
Consistently update your profile as things change.
Use your mobile phone! For example, create a mobile business card, keep up with Twitter posts and connect with LinkedIn contacts when you’re on the go.

Personal vs. Professional

Be selective as to who you allow to be your Facebook friend and who you follow on Twitter. Remember that everything you post – and everything your friends post – is public.
Consider having two profiles set up on each site, one for personal use and another for professional use. For example, have a Facebook page for friends and family, but set up a separate account for professional networking. Remember to set your privacy settings accordingly, so that your personal account remains private.

Mistakes to Avoid

Placing photos that are questionable on your profile. Prospective employers don’t want to see photos of you from the party last Friday night or snarky comments you posted on Twitter.
Using non-professional words or slang language in your status updates.
Discussing inappropriate issues on the discussion boards. Remember the world is watching everything you post.
Confusing your pages and sharing personal information on your professional profile pages.
Making a contact and never following up with that contact.

Author

Diversity Career Resources: Part 1

Karen Obringer — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:34:48 +0000

DiversityWorking.com

DiversityWorking claims to be the “largest diversity job board online.” This may be true, but it doesn’t have postings for every US state. It is still a good resource for a number of reasons.

Key Elements of the Website

Job Board – You can browse and search for jobs in 72 industries. There is also a section entitled Search Agent where you can schedule your own search agent that notifies you via email when a position that you’re interested in becomes available.
Resume Posting – Post your resume to the website and allow employers to search for you!
Organization – Provides the job seeker with basic information about the various companies that DiversityWorking showcases. They also provide a link to each company’s website which makes it easy for you do additional research.
Career Expo – Take part in the Virtual Diversity Career Expo. 10 weeks with a different career industry each week. There are still 5 career expos that will run throughout the end of 2010 calendar year. The only downside to this element is that it costs to attend, but once you pay it is available 24/7 throughout the weeks.

Additional Resources for the Job Seeker

FAQ Section – Good information with resume and interviewing tips. There’s only one criticism I would give with the resume tips. It suggests adding personal information to your resume, but this is not recommended because some personal information, like age, race, marital status etc. is protected information. There’s also some information on what to do if you experienced discrimination and why diversity is so important to companies.
Community Channels – Provides job seekers with specific search agents based on ethnic groups and recent news that have impacted the work place.
Diversity News – Recent news articles that impact the world of work, especially related to diversity.
Newsletter – Sign up for an email newsletter which provides you with the latest job openings, news, events, and more. You can even select to specify your newsletter to how you identify yourself, choices include ethnic, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, military, and more.

Check out this resource and watch for more website and resource reviews to come in the upcoming weeks.

Author

Be Creative: Using a Visual Resume

Anna Manasova — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:17:37 +0000

What is a Visual Resume?

Example

Here is an example of how one student uses her visual resume to attract internship opportunities:

Kateryna Visual Resume : marketing

View more presentations from Kat Sem.If you need more inspiration, you can find many more examples of Visual Resumes on Slideshare when you search for "visual resume".

Using your visual resume

In your job search

Use your visual resume to present case studies of interesting class projects you've worked on or extracurriculars you've been involved in to show the breadth of your experience. Include any media projects or visual representations of what you did or even insert a video with a short showcase.
Tailor your visual resume to a specific job and in it, focus on answering the most important questions: Why should we hire you? What can you bring to this company? Why are you the perfect candidate for this particular job? Visual resume allows you to be creative about this.
Use it in conjunction with other social media tools to organize a full campaign: tweet about it, publish it on facebook, check in at the foursquare location of the company you're interested in and give them a link.

As an interview tool

Use the presentation to show off your major achievements. Include graphs or comparison charts and make it visually interesting.
You're probably claiming you possess certain skills and qualities. Here's your chance to prove them. Show off your writing style, design, photography skills or include a screenshot of a website you've created. There's also no easier way to prove the outstanding presentation skills you claim to have.
Use your visual resume to convey what makes you different from all the other interviewees as you can let your personality show throughout the presentation.
Visual resume can also be a great way to show what others think of you by including short references.

For graduate school admissions

A visual presentation could be an innovative way to present a research proposal in a different format by showing through pictures and graphics what your research will entail and what findings it could present. Imagine how much passion for your subject you could convey.

As an introduction on social networks

Your visual resume can simply be an introduction to who you are. You could post in on your LinkedIn profile or include it in the "About Me" section of your blog and share it with your readers, friends and community, maybe even ask a question and start a conversation.

Now wouldn't that make an impression?

Author

The Worst Things That Have Ever Happened to You

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:36:34 +0000

Tell me about a time when you failed.
What are your greatest weaknesses?
What is the greatest obstacle you've overcome?
What is the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?

Some tips for handling these types of interview questions:

Don't dwell on the negative. State the situation and swiftly move on to how you dealt with the issue.
State the facts and avoid interjecting negative opinions about other people (For example, "my boss was very demanding" is much better than, "my boss was rude and mean")
Make sure to discuss the skills you used to overcome a challenge or deal with a problem.
Always end on a positive. What did you learn? How did the situation affect future decisions and actions?
Prepare in advance. These situations are tough to talk about and usually the questions we dread most. Practice your responses in advance.

Author

Sharon Markovsky’s Personal Brand

Karen Obringer — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:34:48 +0000

DiversityWorking.com

DiversityWorking claims to be the “largest diversity job board online.” This may be true, but it doesn’t have postings for every US state. It is still a good resource for a number of reasons.

Key Elements of the Website

Job Board – You can browse and search for jobs in 72 industries. There is also a section entitled Search Agent where you can schedule your own search agent that notifies you via email when a position that you’re interested in becomes available.
Resume Posting – Post your resume to the website and allow employers to search for you!
Organization – Provides the job seeker with basic information about the various companies that DiversityWorking showcases. They also provide a link to each company’s website which makes it easy for you do additional research.
Career Expo – Take part in the Virtual Diversity Career Expo. 10 weeks with a different career industry each week. There are still 5 career expos that will run throughout the end of 2010 calendar year. The only downside to this element is that it costs to attend, but once you pay it is available 24/7 throughout the weeks.

Additional Resources for the Job Seeker

FAQ Section – Good information with resume and interviewing tips. There’s only one criticism I would give with the resume tips. It suggests adding personal information to your resume, but this is not recommended because some personal information, like age, race, marital status etc. is protected information. There’s also some information on what to do if you experienced discrimination and why diversity is so important to companies.
Community Channels – Provides job seekers with specific search agents based on ethnic groups and recent news that have impacted the work place.
Diversity News – Recent news articles that impact the world of work, especially related to diversity.
Newsletter – Sign up for an email newsletter which provides you with the latest job openings, news, events, and more. You can even select to specify your newsletter to how you identify yourself, choices include ethnic, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, military, and more.

Check out this resource and watch for more website and resource reviews to come in the upcoming weeks.

Author

Student Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel

Karen Obringer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:08:30 +0000

The Black Collegian

Employer Profiles – Read about featured employers plus a total of 17 employer profiles “that support diversity and actively recruit on college campuses nationwide.”
The Diversity Registry – Connect to DiversityRegistry.com and research companies with “active diversity programs."
Job Tools & Career Center – Search for jobs within The Black Collegian’s database, get career advice and tips on internships.
Study & Campus Section– Learn about graduate studies, working and studying abroad, scholarships and grants, and more.
Extracurricular Section– Additional information just for fun, like music, poetry, and films.

Black Career Women

Career Coaches – Get expert advice on your career path.
Careers Section – Read articles and advice on assessments, career exploration, decision making, job searching, and negotiations like salary.
Join the Organization – Provides you discounts on programs, free access to Virtual Career Workshop, members only career content, and more.
Useful Websites – Lists additional websites that can help with your career development, like Black Career Zone and Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

There are many other great career resources out there for African Americans. Check out some of these additional handouts and websites.

Career Resources for Black and African American Students: The University of Texas at Austin
Black Voices
The African American Village
Empower Me! – Accredited business through the Better Business Bureau!
National Society of Black Engineers

Author:

Career Development 101: How to Figure Out What to do With Your Life

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:14:08 +0000

Self-assessment

What classes do you enjoy most? What do you like about them? The subject matter? The way they are structured (for example, group work vs. individual projects)? The type of skills required? A chemistry class may require a lot of trial and error and problem-solving while an English class may require writing and editing.
In what environment do you work best? Do you enjoy a lot of activity and excitement or do you prefer calm, organized environments? Work best under tight deadlines and lots of pressure or would you rather plan in advance and make progress toward your goal one step at a time?
What do you care about? What ideas or issues keep you up at night?
What are you really good at and what skills does it require?
What do your teachers, family, and friends say about your strengths? What kind of compliments do you receive? Ask for feedback from those that know you best.

Career Exploration

Explore other people's LinkedIn profiles to learn about different jobs and career paths
Talk to working professionals in fields of interest
Seek internship opportunities early to test drive different options
Read job descriptions, even if you are far from qualified, to get a sense of what different jobs entail
Read up on industries that interest you. Make sure to explore trends in that industry to determine how jobs in that field are changing and if the career you're thinking about will still exist in ten years.

Implement

Author

Using the Internet to Find the Perfect Job

Heidi Radakovich — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:13:35 +0000

Job Search

Job Match

Job Connect

Author

Give Your Brand Some Flavors.me

Bret Simmons — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:31:27 +0000

Author

Finish the Back to School LinkedIn Challenge

Claudine Meilink — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:58 +0000

(1) Research companies.

(2) Follow companies.

(3) Ask for Recommendations.

Author

Social Media: Will it help you sink or swim in your job search?

Derren Thompson — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:48:39 +0000

Getting Started Checklist

First, remember that companies want to find you. Use this medium to be found.
Make it easy for companies to find you. Post profiles on several different sites. Facebook is great, LinkedIn is even better, but do not discount Twitter.
Create positive first impressions with Google and LinkedIn profiles.
Make your profile professional – leave the personal stuff out.
List your job qualifications.
Join professional groups on LinkedIn and start networking.
Read discussions on corporate Facebook and LinkedIn pages, follow corporate Twitter accounts. Discover and identify the decision makers.
Introduce yourself to others and include a link to your profile so they can learn more about you quickly, without having to search for the information. Make it easy for others to learn about your skills. Also, be sure to follow-up after a few days if you have not had any conversation.
Have conversations that will be memorable (i.e. when posting updates, make sure that it is okay for a potential employer to see it).
Consistently update your profile as things change.
Use your mobile phone! For example, create a mobile business card, keep up with Twitter posts and connect with LinkedIn contacts when you’re on the go.

Personal vs. Professional

Be selective as to who you allow to be your Facebook friend and who you follow on Twitter. Remember that everything you post – and everything your friends post – is public.
Consider having two profiles set up on each site, one for personal use and another for professional use. For example, have a Facebook page for friends and family, but set up a separate account for professional networking. Remember to set your privacy settings accordingly, so that your personal account remains private.

Mistakes to Avoid

Placing photos that are questionable on your profile. Prospective employers don’t want to see photos of you from the party last Friday night or snarky comments you posted on Twitter.
Using non-professional words or slang language in your status updates.
Discussing inappropriate issues on the discussion boards. Remember the world is watching everything you post.
Confusing your pages and sharing personal information on your professional profile pages.
Making a contact and never following up with that contact.

Author

Diversity Career Resources: Part 1

Karen Obringer — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:34:48 +0000

DiversityWorking.com

DiversityWorking claims to be the “largest diversity job board online.” This may be true, but it doesn’t have postings for every US state. It is still a good resource for a number of reasons.

Key Elements of the Website

Job Board – You can browse and search for jobs in 72 industries. There is also a section entitled Search Agent where you can schedule your own search agent that notifies you via email when a position that you’re interested in becomes available.
Resume Posting – Post your resume to the website and allow employers to search for you!
Organization – Provides the job seeker with basic information about the various companies that DiversityWorking showcases. They also provide a link to each company’s website which makes it easy for you do additional research.
Career Expo – Take part in the Virtual Diversity Career Expo. 10 weeks with a different career industry each week. There are still 5 career expos that will run throughout the end of 2010 calendar year. The only downside to this element is that it costs to attend, but once you pay it is available 24/7 throughout the weeks.

Additional Resources for the Job Seeker

FAQ Section – Good information with resume and interviewing tips. There’s only one criticism I would give with the resume tips. It suggests adding personal information to your resume, but this is not recommended because some personal information, like age, race, marital status etc. is protected information. There’s also some information on what to do if you experienced discrimination and why diversity is so important to companies.
Community Channels – Provides job seekers with specific search agents based on ethnic groups and recent news that have impacted the work place.
Diversity News – Recent news articles that impact the world of work, especially related to diversity.
Newsletter – Sign up for an email newsletter which provides you with the latest job openings, news, events, and more. You can even select to specify your newsletter to how you identify yourself, choices include ethnic, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, military, and more.

Check out this resource and watch for more website and resource reviews to come in the upcoming weeks.

Author

Be Creative: Using a Visual Resume

Anna Manasova — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:17:37 +0000

What is a Visual Resume?

Example

Here is an example of how one student uses her visual resume to attract internship opportunities:

Kateryna Visual Resume : marketing

View more presentations from Kat Sem.If you need more inspiration, you can find many more examples of Visual Resumes on Slideshare when you search for "visual resume".

Using your visual resume

In your job search

Use your visual resume to present case studies of interesting class projects you've worked on or extracurriculars you've been involved in to show the breadth of your experience. Include any media projects or visual representations of what you did or even insert a video with a short showcase.
Tailor your visual resume to a specific job and in it, focus on answering the most important questions: Why should we hire you? What can you bring to this company? Why are you the perfect candidate for this particular job? Visual resume allows you to be creative about this.
Use it in conjunction with other social media tools to organize a full campaign: tweet about it, publish it on facebook, check in at the foursquare location of the company you're interested in and give them a link.

As an interview tool

Use the presentation to show off your major achievements. Include graphs or comparison charts and make it visually interesting.
You're probably claiming you possess certain skills and qualities. Here's your chance to prove them. Show off your writing style, design, photography skills or include a screenshot of a website you've created. There's also no easier way to prove the outstanding presentation skills you claim to have.
Use your visual resume to convey what makes you different from all the other interviewees as you can let your personality show throughout the presentation.
Visual resume can also be a great way to show what others think of you by including short references.

For graduate school admissions

A visual presentation could be an innovative way to present a research proposal in a different format by showing through pictures and graphics what your research will entail and what findings it could present. Imagine how much passion for your subject you could convey.

As an introduction on social networks

Your visual resume can simply be an introduction to who you are. You could post in on your LinkedIn profile or include it in the "About Me" section of your blog and share it with your readers, friends and community, maybe even ask a question and start a conversation.

Now wouldn't that make an impression?

Author

The Worst Things That Have Ever Happened to You

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:36:34 +0000

Tell me about a time when you failed.
What are your greatest weaknesses?
What is the greatest obstacle you've overcome?
What is the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?

Some tips for handling these types of interview questions:

Don't dwell on the negative. State the situation and swiftly move on to how you dealt with the issue.
State the facts and avoid interjecting negative opinions about other people (For example, "my boss was very demanding" is much better than, "my boss was rude and mean")
Make sure to discuss the skills you used to overcome a challenge or deal with a problem.
Always end on a positive. What did you learn? How did the situation affect future decisions and actions?
Prepare in advance. These situations are tough to talk about and usually the questions we dread most. Practice your responses in advance.

Author

Sharon Markovsky’s Personal Brand

Anna Manasova — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:17:37 +0000

What is a Visual Resume?

Example

Here is an example of how one student uses her visual resume to attract internship opportunities:

Kateryna Visual Resume : marketing

View more presentations from Kat Sem.If you need more inspiration, you can find many more examples of Visual Resumes on Slideshare when you search for "visual resume".

Using your visual resume

In your job search

Use your visual resume to present case studies of interesting class projects you've worked on or extracurriculars you've been involved in to show the breadth of your experience. Include any media projects or visual representations of what you did or even insert a video with a short showcase.
Tailor your visual resume to a specific job and in it, focus on answering the most important questions: Why should we hire you? What can you bring to this company? Why are you the perfect candidate for this particular job? Visual resume allows you to be creative about this.
Use it in conjunction with other social media tools to organize a full campaign: tweet about it, publish it on facebook, check in at the foursquare location of the company you're interested in and give them a link.

As an interview tool

Use the presentation to show off your major achievements. Include graphs or comparison charts and make it visually interesting.
You're probably claiming you possess certain skills and qualities. Here's your chance to prove them. Show off your writing style, design, photography skills or include a screenshot of a website you've created. There's also no easier way to prove the outstanding presentation skills you claim to have.
Use your visual resume to convey what makes you different from all the other interviewees as you can let your personality show throughout the presentation.
Visual resume can also be a great way to show what others think of you by including short references.

For graduate school admissions

A visual presentation could be an innovative way to present a research proposal in a different format by showing through pictures and graphics what your research will entail and what findings it could present. Imagine how much passion for your subject you could convey.

As an introduction on social networks

Your visual resume can simply be an introduction to who you are. You could post in on your LinkedIn profile or include it in the "About Me" section of your blog and share it with your readers, friends and community, maybe even ask a question and start a conversation.

Now wouldn't that make an impression?

Author

Student Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel

Karen Obringer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:08:30 +0000

The Black Collegian

Employer Profiles – Read about featured employers plus a total of 17 employer profiles “that support diversity and actively recruit on college campuses nationwide.”
The Diversity Registry – Connect to DiversityRegistry.com and research companies with “active diversity programs."
Job Tools & Career Center – Search for jobs within The Black Collegian’s database, get career advice and tips on internships.
Study & Campus Section– Learn about graduate studies, working and studying abroad, scholarships and grants, and more.
Extracurricular Section– Additional information just for fun, like music, poetry, and films.

Black Career Women

Career Coaches – Get expert advice on your career path.
Careers Section – Read articles and advice on assessments, career exploration, decision making, job searching, and negotiations like salary.
Join the Organization – Provides you discounts on programs, free access to Virtual Career Workshop, members only career content, and more.
Useful Websites – Lists additional websites that can help with your career development, like Black Career Zone and Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

There are many other great career resources out there for African Americans. Check out some of these additional handouts and websites.

Career Resources for Black and African American Students: The University of Texas at Austin
Black Voices
The African American Village
Empower Me! – Accredited business through the Better Business Bureau!
National Society of Black Engineers

Author:

Career Development 101: How to Figure Out What to do With Your Life

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:14:08 +0000

Self-assessment

What classes do you enjoy most? What do you like about them? The subject matter? The way they are structured (for example, group work vs. individual projects)? The type of skills required? A chemistry class may require a lot of trial and error and problem-solving while an English class may require writing and editing.
In what environment do you work best? Do you enjoy a lot of activity and excitement or do you prefer calm, organized environments? Work best under tight deadlines and lots of pressure or would you rather plan in advance and make progress toward your goal one step at a time?
What do you care about? What ideas or issues keep you up at night?
What are you really good at and what skills does it require?
What do your teachers, family, and friends say about your strengths? What kind of compliments do you receive? Ask for feedback from those that know you best.

Career Exploration

Explore other people's LinkedIn profiles to learn about different jobs and career paths
Talk to working professionals in fields of interest
Seek internship opportunities early to test drive different options
Read job descriptions, even if you are far from qualified, to get a sense of what different jobs entail
Read up on industries that interest you. Make sure to explore trends in that industry to determine how jobs in that field are changing and if the career you're thinking about will still exist in ten years.

Implement

Author

Using the Internet to Find the Perfect Job

Heidi Radakovich — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:13:35 +0000

Job Search

Job Match

Job Connect

Author

Give Your Brand Some Flavors.me

Bret Simmons — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:31:27 +0000

Author

Finish the Back to School LinkedIn Challenge

Claudine Meilink — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:58 +0000

(1) Research companies.

(2) Follow companies.

(3) Ask for Recommendations.

Author

Social Media: Will it help you sink or swim in your job search?

Derren Thompson — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:48:39 +0000

Getting Started Checklist

First, remember that companies want to find you. Use this medium to be found.
Make it easy for companies to find you. Post profiles on several different sites. Facebook is great, LinkedIn is even better, but do not discount Twitter.
Create positive first impressions with Google and LinkedIn profiles.
Make your profile professional – leave the personal stuff out.
List your job qualifications.
Join professional groups on LinkedIn and start networking.
Read discussions on corporate Facebook and LinkedIn pages, follow corporate Twitter accounts. Discover and identify the decision makers.
Introduce yourself to others and include a link to your profile so they can learn more about you quickly, without having to search for the information. Make it easy for others to learn about your skills. Also, be sure to follow-up after a few days if you have not had any conversation.
Have conversations that will be memorable (i.e. when posting updates, make sure that it is okay for a potential employer to see it).
Consistently update your profile as things change.
Use your mobile phone! For example, create a mobile business card, keep up with Twitter posts and connect with LinkedIn contacts when you’re on the go.

Personal vs. Professional

Be selective as to who you allow to be your Facebook friend and who you follow on Twitter. Remember that everything you post – and everything your friends post – is public.
Consider having two profiles set up on each site, one for personal use and another for professional use. For example, have a Facebook page for friends and family, but set up a separate account for professional networking. Remember to set your privacy settings accordingly, so that your personal account remains private.

Mistakes to Avoid

Placing photos that are questionable on your profile. Prospective employers don’t want to see photos of you from the party last Friday night or snarky comments you posted on Twitter.
Using non-professional words or slang language in your status updates.
Discussing inappropriate issues on the discussion boards. Remember the world is watching everything you post.
Confusing your pages and sharing personal information on your professional profile pages.
Making a contact and never following up with that contact.

Author

Diversity Career Resources: Part 1

Karen Obringer — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:34:48 +0000

DiversityWorking.com

DiversityWorking claims to be the “largest diversity job board online.” This may be true, but it doesn’t have postings for every US state. It is still a good resource for a number of reasons.

Key Elements of the Website

Job Board – You can browse and search for jobs in 72 industries. There is also a section entitled Search Agent where you can schedule your own search agent that notifies you via email when a position that you’re interested in becomes available.
Resume Posting – Post your resume to the website and allow employers to search for you!
Organization – Provides the job seeker with basic information about the various companies that DiversityWorking showcases. They also provide a link to each company’s website which makes it easy for you do additional research.
Career Expo – Take part in the Virtual Diversity Career Expo. 10 weeks with a different career industry each week. There are still 5 career expos that will run throughout the end of 2010 calendar year. The only downside to this element is that it costs to attend, but once you pay it is available 24/7 throughout the weeks.

Additional Resources for the Job Seeker

FAQ Section – Good information with resume and interviewing tips. There’s only one criticism I would give with the resume tips. It suggests adding personal information to your resume, but this is not recommended because some personal information, like age, race, marital status etc. is protected information. There’s also some information on what to do if you experienced discrimination and why diversity is so important to companies.
Community Channels – Provides job seekers with specific search agents based on ethnic groups and recent news that have impacted the work place.
Diversity News – Recent news articles that impact the world of work, especially related to diversity.
Newsletter – Sign up for an email newsletter which provides you with the latest job openings, news, events, and more. You can even select to specify your newsletter to how you identify yourself, choices include ethnic, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, military, and more.

Check out this resource and watch for more website and resource reviews to come in the upcoming weeks.

Author

Be Creative: Using a Visual Resume

Anna Manasova — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:17:37 +0000

What is a Visual Resume?

Example

Here is an example of how one student uses her visual resume to attract internship opportunities:

Kateryna Visual Resume : marketing

View more presentations from Kat Sem.If you need more inspiration, you can find many more examples of Visual Resumes on Slideshare when you search for "visual resume".

Using your visual resume

In your job search

Use your visual resume to present case studies of interesting class projects you've worked on or extracurriculars you've been involved in to show the breadth of your experience. Include any media projects or visual representations of what you did or even insert a video with a short showcase.
Tailor your visual resume to a specific job and in it, focus on answering the most important questions: Why should we hire you? What can you bring to this company? Why are you the perfect candidate for this particular job? Visual resume allows you to be creative about this.
Use it in conjunction with other social media tools to organize a full campaign: tweet about it, publish it on facebook, check in at the foursquare location of the company you're interested in and give them a link.

As an interview tool

Use the presentation to show off your major achievements. Include graphs or comparison charts and make it visually interesting.
You're probably claiming you possess certain skills and qualities. Here's your chance to prove them. Show off your writing style, design, photography skills or include a screenshot of a website you've created. There's also no easier way to prove the outstanding presentation skills you claim to have.
Use your visual resume to convey what makes you different from all the other interviewees as you can let your personality show throughout the presentation.
Visual resume can also be a great way to show what others think of you by including short references.

For graduate school admissions

A visual presentation could be an innovative way to present a research proposal in a different format by showing through pictures and graphics what your research will entail and what findings it could present. Imagine how much passion for your subject you could convey.

As an introduction on social networks

Your visual resume can simply be an introduction to who you are. You could post in on your LinkedIn profile or include it in the "About Me" section of your blog and share it with your readers, friends and community, maybe even ask a question and start a conversation.

Now wouldn't that make an impression?

Author

The Worst Things That Have Ever Happened to You

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:36:34 +0000

Tell me about a time when you failed.
What are your greatest weaknesses?
What is the greatest obstacle you've overcome?
What is the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?

Some tips for handling these types of interview questions:

Don't dwell on the negative. State the situation and swiftly move on to how you dealt with the issue.
State the facts and avoid interjecting negative opinions about other people (For example, "my boss was very demanding" is much better than, "my boss was rude and mean")
Make sure to discuss the skills you used to overcome a challenge or deal with a problem.
Always end on a positive. What did you learn? How did the situation affect future decisions and actions?
Prepare in advance. These situations are tough to talk about and usually the questions we dread most. Practice your responses in advance.

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Sharon Markovsky’s Personal Brand

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:36:34 +0000

Tell me about a time when you failed.
What are your greatest weaknesses?
What is the greatest obstacle you've overcome?
What is the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?

Some tips for handling these types of interview questions:

Don't dwell on the negative. State the situation and swiftly move on to how you dealt with the issue.
State the facts and avoid interjecting negative opinions about other people (For example, "my boss was very demanding" is much better than, "my boss was rude and mean")
Make sure to discuss the skills you used to overcome a challenge or deal with a problem.
Always end on a positive. What did you learn? How did the situation affect future decisions and actions?
Prepare in advance. These situations are tough to talk about and usually the questions we dread most. Practice your responses in advance.

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Student Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel

Karen Obringer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:08:30 +0000

The Black Collegian

Employer Profiles – Read about featured employers plus a total of 17 employer profiles “that support diversity and actively recruit on college campuses nationwide.”
The Diversity Registry – Connect to DiversityRegistry.com and research companies with “active diversity programs."
Job Tools & Career Center – Search for jobs within The Black Collegian’s database, get career advice and tips on internships.
Study & Campus Section– Learn about graduate studies, working and studying abroad, scholarships and grants, and more.
Extracurricular Section– Additional information just for fun, like music, poetry, and films.

Black Career Women

Career Coaches – Get expert advice on your career path.
Careers Section – Read articles and advice on assessments, career exploration, decision making, job searching, and negotiations like salary.
Join the Organization – Provides you discounts on programs, free access to Virtual Career Workshop, members only career content, and more.
Useful Websites – Lists additional websites that can help with your career development, like Black Career Zone and Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

There are many other great career resources out there for African Americans. Check out some of these additional handouts and websites.

Career Resources for Black and African American Students: The University of Texas at Austin
Black Voices
The African American Village
Empower Me! – Accredited business through the Better Business Bureau!
National Society of Black Engineers

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Career Development 101: How to Figure Out What to do With Your Life

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:14:08 +0000

Self-assessment

What classes do you enjoy most? What do you like about them? The subject matter? The way they are structured (for example, group work vs. individual projects)? The type of skills required? A chemistry class may require a lot of trial and error and problem-solving while an English class may require writing and editing.
In what environment do you work best? Do you enjoy a lot of activity and excitement or do you prefer calm, organized environments? Work best under tight deadlines and lots of pressure or would you rather plan in advance and make progress toward your goal one step at a time?
What do you care about? What ideas or issues keep you up at night?
What are you really good at and what skills does it require?
What do your teachers, family, and friends say about your strengths? What kind of compliments do you receive? Ask for feedback from those that know you best.

Career Exploration

Explore other people's LinkedIn profiles to learn about different jobs and career paths
Talk to working professionals in fields of interest
Seek internship opportunities early to test drive different options
Read job descriptions, even if you are far from qualified, to get a sense of what different jobs entail
Read up on industries that interest you. Make sure to explore trends in that industry to determine how jobs in that field are changing and if the career you're thinking about will still exist in ten years.

Implement

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Using the Internet to Find the Perfect Job

Heidi Radakovich — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:13:35 +0000

Job Search

Job Match

Job Connect

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Give Your Brand Some Flavors.me

Bret Simmons — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:31:27 +0000

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Finish the Back to School LinkedIn Challenge

Claudine Meilink — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:58 +0000

(1) Research companies.

(2) Follow companies.

(3) Ask for Recommendations.

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Social Media: Will it help you sink or swim in your job search?

Derren Thompson — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:48:39 +0000

Getting Started Checklist

First, remember that companies want to find you. Use this medium to be found.
Make it easy for companies to find you. Post profiles on several different sites. Facebook is great, LinkedIn is even better, but do not discount Twitter.
Create positive first impressions with Google and LinkedIn profiles.
Make your profile professional – leave the personal stuff out.
List your job qualifications.
Join professional groups on LinkedIn and start networking.
Read discussions on corporate Facebook and LinkedIn pages, follow corporate Twitter accounts. Discover and identify the decision makers.
Introduce yourself to others and include a link to your profile so they can learn more about you quickly, without having to search for the information. Make it easy for others to learn about your skills. Also, be sure to follow-up after a few days if you have not had any conversation.
Have conversations that will be memorable (i.e. when posting updates, make sure that it is okay for a potential employer to see it).
Consistently update your profile as things change.
Use your mobile phone! For example, create a mobile business card, keep up with Twitter posts and connect with LinkedIn contacts when you’re on the go.

Personal vs. Professional

Be selective as to who you allow to be your Facebook friend and who you follow on Twitter. Remember that everything you post – and everything your friends post – is public.
Consider having two profiles set up on each site, one for personal use and another for professional use. For example, have a Facebook page for friends and family, but set up a separate account for professional networking. Remember to set your privacy settings accordingly, so that your personal account remains private.

Mistakes to Avoid

Placing photos that are questionable on your profile. Prospective employers don’t want to see photos of you from the party last Friday night or snarky comments you posted on Twitter.
Using non-professional words or slang language in your status updates.
Discussing inappropriate issues on the discussion boards. Remember the world is watching everything you post.
Confusing your pages and sharing personal information on your professional profile pages.
Making a contact and never following up with that contact.

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Diversity Career Resources: Part 1

Karen Obringer — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:34:48 +0000

DiversityWorking.com

DiversityWorking claims to be the “largest diversity job board online.” This may be true, but it doesn’t have postings for every US state. It is still a good resource for a number of reasons.

Key Elements of the Website

Job Board – You can browse and search for jobs in 72 industries. There is also a section entitled Search Agent where you can schedule your own search agent that notifies you via email when a position that you’re interested in becomes available.
Resume Posting – Post your resume to the website and allow employers to search for you!
Organization – Provides the job seeker with basic information about the various companies that DiversityWorking showcases. They also provide a link to each company’s website which makes it easy for you do additional research.
Career Expo – Take part in the Virtual Diversity Career Expo. 10 weeks with a different career industry each week. There are still 5 career expos that will run throughout the end of 2010 calendar year. The only downside to this element is that it costs to attend, but once you pay it is available 24/7 throughout the weeks.

Additional Resources for the Job Seeker

FAQ Section – Good information with resume and interviewing tips. There’s only one criticism I would give with the resume tips. It suggests adding personal information to your resume, but this is not recommended because some personal information, like age, race, marital status etc. is protected information. There’s also some information on what to do if you experienced discrimination and why diversity is so important to companies.
Community Channels – Provides job seekers with specific search agents based on ethnic groups and recent news that have impacted the work place.
Diversity News – Recent news articles that impact the world of work, especially related to diversity.
Newsletter – Sign up for an email newsletter which provides you with the latest job openings, news, events, and more. You can even select to specify your newsletter to how you identify yourself, choices include ethnic, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, military, and more.

Check out this resource and watch for more website and resource reviews to come in the upcoming weeks.

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Be Creative: Using a Visual Resume

Anna Manasova — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:17:37 +0000

What is a Visual Resume?

Example

Here is an example of how one student uses her visual resume to attract internship opportunities:

Kateryna Visual Resume : marketing

View more presentations from Kat Sem.If you need more inspiration, you can find many more examples of Visual Resumes on Slideshare when you search for "visual resume".

Using your visual resume

In your job search

Use your visual resume to present case studies of interesting class projects you've worked on or extracurriculars you've been involved in to show the breadth of your experience. Include any media projects or visual representations of what you did or even insert a video with a short showcase.
Tailor your visual resume to a specific job and in it, focus on answering the most important questions: Why should we hire you? What can you bring to this company? Why are you the perfect candidate for this particular job? Visual resume allows you to be creative about this.
Use it in conjunction with other social media tools to organize a full campaign: tweet about it, publish it on facebook, check in at the foursquare location of the company you're interested in and give them a link.

As an interview tool

Use the presentation to show off your major achievements. Include graphs or comparison charts and make it visually interesting.
You're probably claiming you possess certain skills and qualities. Here's your chance to prove them. Show off your writing style, design, photography skills or include a screenshot of a website you've created. There's also no easier way to prove the outstanding presentation skills you claim to have.
Use your visual resume to convey what makes you different from all the other interviewees as you can let your personality show throughout the presentation.
Visual resume can also be a great way to show what others think of you by including short references.

For graduate school admissions

A visual presentation could be an innovative way to present a research proposal in a different format by showing through pictures and graphics what your research will entail and what findings it could present. Imagine how much passion for your subject you could convey.

As an introduction on social networks

Your visual resume can simply be an introduction to who you are. You could post in on your LinkedIn profile or include it in the "About Me" section of your blog and share it with your readers, friends and community, maybe even ask a question and start a conversation.

Now wouldn't that make an impression?

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The Worst Things That Have Ever Happened to You

Kelly Cuene — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:36:34 +0000

Tell me about a time when you failed.
What are your greatest weaknesses?
What is the greatest obstacle you've overcome?
What is the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?

Some tips for handling these types of interview questions:

Don't dwell on the negative. State the situation and swiftly move on to how you dealt with the issue.
State the facts and avoid interjecting negative opinions about other people (For example, "my boss was very demanding" is much better than, "my boss was rude and mean")
Make sure to discuss the skills you used to overcome a challenge or deal with a problem.
Always end on a positive. What did you learn? How did the situation affect future decisions and actions?
Prepare in advance. These situations are tough to talk about and usually the questions we dread most. Practice your responses in advance.

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Sharon Markovsky’s Personal Brand

Bret Simmons — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:10:40 +0000

Sharon Markovsky was an MBA student in a personal branding course I taught at The University of Nevada, Reno in January, 2010. In just eight short months, Sharon has created what I think is a very effective personal brand. Sharon blogs regularly at Sharon Markovsky’s Practical Discussions of Marketing, producing valuable content that makes her a resource for people interested in marketing and market research. Sharon then takes the content of her blog and shares it with her Twitter followers. Sharon has close to 1,000 followers and she appears on 74 lists, many of which are devoted to marketing. On LinkedIn she has over 500 connections, 4 recommendations, and is active in a number of groups related to marketing. Sharon’s activity on LinkedIn provided the inspiration for my blog post last month on how a LinkedIn discussion can affect your personal brand. By any measure, Sharon is doing a great job with her personal brand. But the most important thing Sharon has done in the 8 months since she took my class and started her brand online is she has not quit! I’ve taught personal branding to almost 170 students since the summer of 2009 and of those 170 students, almost all of them quit as soon as class was over. Only about 3% of the students that learn how to blog and tweet in my class remain active in personal branding one month after class. Most of your peers are not willing to do what it takes to be truly remarkable. That’s good news for you. The student branding bar is so low that it won’t take much for you to establish a distinctive personal brand that clearly separates you from your peers. I firmly believe that the only way you can lose at personal branding is to quit. Are you a quitter, or do you have what it takes to be truly remarkable?