How To Use Personal Branding To Shine Bright

How To Use Personal Branding To Shine Bright 209 It's all about amplifying your message. This is a guest post by Yinka Olaito. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. Ignorance is not bliss. People who know nothing often operate in darkness. Life in darkness holds no benefit to the individual or the community at large, and staying in darkness of ignorance makes you feel life is a constant struggle. It gives the impression something must be wrong with you. Meanwhile in absolute terms, nothing is wrong with you at all.eval It is your ignorance and your inability to know how to switch the light on in your career or profession that is the key to life's struggle. The world of career and professional progress requires a certain amount of light for you to get noticed. How far and bright that you can shine the light will determine your influence.eval Many operate with sixty watts while others â€" through knowledge and wisdom â€" are using hundreds of thousands watts. The difference in energy level will show in the darkness: with sixty watts, you can command a level of attention, but with a thousand watts, you will lead your field until someone with a higher capacity shows up. As professionals, we have to know that no matter the level of struggle we are presently facing, light overcomes darkness. We won't need to beg, but we will start commanding attention based on the level of light we are shining around the workplace. It is an open secret that everyone can make a choice in this regard. Unlike the electric bulb whose effect is seen immediately, personal branding requires certain foundations which may not be visible at the initial stage, but these foundations need to be in place. This has to do with a personal determination on choice of profession, which is also a product of personal analysis of your skills and what thrills you work-wise. Without this, even if you switch on hundreds of thousands of watts, you will get no result. With this foundation laid, let us now examine five ways you can increase the strength of your professional bulb. 1) Avoid unhealthy competition Competition is good in life. But the best competition you can win is to first begin to compete with your own internal resources. It has been said that the brightest of all humans use less than 20% of the real stuff they are made of. If this is true, it means many of us are not using even 10% of our potential at all. The way to start competing with your own potential is by placing a demand on it. On the other hand, external competition is to find out what your competitors are doing. With caution; never engage in a dirty battle- it destroys your brand and professional career more. Have standards and know what your values are before you compete. 2) Be generous with sharing ‘No one cares how much you know' is a popular cliché. Be the guy who helps as many people as much as you can. Your influence will be limited to how many people you are able to make better. Share knowledge, connect people. Be the go-to guy when people need help in your niche. This has a ripple effect. 3) Be natural, be believable You gain nothing by having a fake brand. You lose more when you are acting a part. Your personality must be allowed to manifest. Try placing a fish on dry land and expecting it to swim, then you will understand the reality better. 4) Never belittle anyone Many have the attitude of looking down on certain individuals based on their present rung of the ladder of progress. That is the greatest mistake you can make. Tides do turn and it may be too late to correct a bad impression. By whatever means, give everyone their respect. It cost you nothing, but it does bring you valuable returns. 5) Be sure your “electrical” connections are working perfectly Have you seen what happens when there is a bad connection in your electrical appliances? The effects of a short circuit can be destructive. A person may be electrocuted or suffer unimaginable physical damage. The same goes for the relationships you build along the way. Be sure there is perfect alignment with your values and design. If the experience is anything else, you may live with regret for the rest of your life. About the Author Yinka Olaito is a communications specialist with keen interests in development and digital media use for maximum goal achievement. You can follow Yinka at www.yinkaolaito.com, on Twitter @pathfindernig and on LinkedIn: olaitooluyinka. This article is part of the The $11K 8th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest. If you wantYinka Olaito to win, share this article with your friends. READ NEXT: The Amazing Personal Branding Power of Vouching

Five Personal Branding Tips for Musicians - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Five Personal Branding Tips for Musicians - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Some of the best and worst personal branding practitioners I know are musicians. The good ones promote the bejeezus out of themselves everywhere and anywhere they can. The bad ones book a gig, post something to Facebook (maybe), send a few posters to the venue, and leave it at that. Here are five personal branding tips to help musicians promote their music, get more fans, and draw a bigger crowd at their next show. Post videos of your performances on YouTube and elsewhere. A lot of musicians dont like putting up videos because theyre afraid it will take away from their live shows or music sales. But its quite the opposite. People will listen to your videos on a computer or mobile phone. Nothing compares to the live show or the CD or mp3 in the car. And this will give them a sample of new music youre working on, or let them sample your work. Put up a couple of videos so people can see how you sound live, and theyll want to come experience it. Build a mailing list. Set up a newsletter and encourage people to sign up for it on your website, your Facebook page, your Twitter account, and at your live performances. Make sure you have a signup list at every show you do. Encourage people to sign it a few times during your performance. Build a Twitter and Facebook list. If youre not on Twitter and Facebook yet, get on it. If youre on it, beef it up. Use Twellowhood.com to find Twitter people in the cities where youll be playing. Upload your mailing list to Twitter and Facebook to add to those friends/followers as well. Swap features with another musician in your newsletter. Find another artist you think your fans would like. If you sing country, find another country artist. If you play jazz piano, find another jazz pianist. Feature them in your newsletter, and get them to feature you in theirs. After all, people like musical genres and several artists within it. So feature an artist in exchange for them featuring you. You both get exposed to a new audience, and can build new listeners, which makes it a win-win. Share mailing lists with another musician. This is a scary one for some musicians, because youre trusting each other with your precious list. These are people who like you enough to give you permission to contact them again. And you hope the person youre recommending will be acceptable to them as well. But if you can find someone you trust, send out an occasional joint newsletter. Contribute to it equally and share it with both email lists. These last two points may seem especially odd for musicians, but this kind of thing happens in the entrepreneurial world all the time. And like it or not, musicians are entrepreneurs. You can have greater successes and reach a wider audience if you start thinking like one. Author: Erik Deckers is the owner of Professional Blog Service, and the co-author of Branding Yourself: How to Use Social Media to Invent or Reinvent Yourself. His new book, No Bullshit Social Media: The All-Business, No-Hype Guide to Social Media Marketing. His wife is a jazz singer and is building her own audience.

Top Six Figure Income Jobs for Remote Workers

Top Six Figure Income Jobs for Remote Workers If you are working any of these six figure income jobs at the office, and wondering if you really need to be at the office, chances are the answer is no.Working from home is convenient and helps cut costs on commuting. Plus, you get to spend more time with family and live anywhere you want while making the same salary.Six-figure income jobs for remote workers can be found across many industries. See if you have one of these six figure salary jobs below. If so, it may be time to set up a home office!Supervisory AttorneySalary: $117,000 to $152,000 Description: Supervises less-experienced attorneys, legal guidance, supervises assigned cases and staff.Senior Software EngineerSalary: $100,000 to $200,000 Description: Developing and running software programs, overseeing related projects, managing software engineers, troubleshooting technical issues, and debugging software.Senior Medical WriterSalary: $110,000 to $115,000 Description: Reviews medical information, writes documents, edits ot her medical writers’ submissions and works with senior management to keep projects on track at a variety of healthcare-related companies including medical publishers and pharmaceutical companies.Director of Quality ImprovementSalary: $100,000 to $175,000 Description: Responsible for working to design and develop best practices related to systems administration and data architecture.Clinical Regulatory Affairs DirectorSalary: $150,000 to $151,000 Description: Plans, prepares and submits products for global markets, writes regulatory documents for clinical trial applications, and assists with marketing documents.Research BiologistSalary: $100,000 to $157,000 Description: Explores and studies biology in a lab or out in the field while researching interaction of organisms and environments in fields including zoology, taxonomy, physiology, population biology, and ecology.Director of Business DevelopmentSalary: $100,000 to $151,000 Description: Drive sales and revenue, responsible for e stablished clients and new business, oversees sales teams for larger companies.Environmental EngineerSalary: $100,000 to $110,000 Description: Performs as an expert to reduce environmental waste and damage, including managing ways to protect the Earth and human populations from harmful chemicals and pollution, ensuring compliance with regulations and assisting in the development of regulations.Audit ManagerSalary: $100,000 to $110,000 Description: Leads, plans and executes financial and operational audits for companies or clients, works with stakeholders to understand the outcomes and impacts of the audit, ensures future compliance, and evaluates internal systems, policies, and procedures.If your occupation is on the list of the above six-figure salary jobs, and you are currently looking for work, see if our Career Coaching Servicesare for you!More Information About Remote JobsYou may also be interested in some of our other articles related to working remotely:5 Websites for Finding Remote WorkHow to Write a Resume Geared Towards Remote Jobs5 Top Benefits of Working RemotelyWhat to Expect While Working From HomePros and Cons of Working From Home vs The Office

When Skynet Comes For Us, the First to Go Will Be Our Jobs!

When Skynet Comes For Us, the First to Go Will Be Our Jobs! There has been a sleepy revolution brewing just under the surface the past decade. This isn’t the ramblings of your drunken uncle either. Bloomberg estimates half U.S. Jobs are at risk! You may have seen videos of driverless cars; a tech revolution largely fueled by Google. Or videos of “BigDog” by Boston Dynamics back in 2008. If you did, you likely never thought that these technologies put your job at risk. But this robot revolution is coming, and you might want to consider a career change, before it’s too late. “We’ve Been Here Before” The workforce behind our farms was almost a 100 times larger one century ago. Then in the `70s robots took over factories around the world. The sky didn’t fall then, why now? “These transitions have happened before,” … “What’s different this time is that technological change is happening even faster, and it may affect a greater variety of jobs.”â€"Carl Benedikt Frey a research fellow at Oxford Martin. In the past automation involved machines replacing human MUSCLE. What’s been happening just recently isn’t just hydraulic muscle making jobs easier (tractors, factory robots, CAT heavy equipment) automation is now replacing human BRAINS. Basically, robots are getting SMARTER, making it harder for humans to compete. Smarter and … Adorable? document.createElement('video'); https://balancedworklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cute-big-dog.mp4 Smaller, Cheaper, Adaptable Robots The rise of robot cashiers invading grocery stores smart vending machines taking our jobs is just the start. Just like when the Commodore 64 fired up the personal computing revolution (making PCs affordable for everyone). Cheaper, more adaptable robots are changing the labor market. Part of the reason why hydraulic powered factory muscle was less dangerous to our jobs in the past, is because the robots were rather stupid. A well-paid PLC programmer had to play an excessively detailed game of “Simon says” to tell them what to do. This lack of intelligence on the part of old school factory robots meant that the situations they could be applied to is very narrow. 1) Simon says: “Pick up the item.” 2) Simon says: “Move item to the left.” 3) Simon says: “Put item on conveyor belt.” Now, robots are cheaper to buy, cheaper to use (now that they can be “trained” and don’t need to be programed). Also now with cheap powerful CPUs, wireless technology and the internet, a new generation of robots can communicate with the larger world, taking on smarter, more useful tasks. Amazon Warehouse Robots Give a Man a Fish “Give a Man a Fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish, feed him for a lifetime.” Another factor putting jobs at risk is computers that they are teaching themselves how to do stuff. The cutting edge of artificial intelligence today is called “deep learning”. This involves “teaching” a program rather than writing every line of code. A programmer will write a small algorithm to start the ball rolling. That algorithm then writes the rest of the instructions needed to solve a problem by “learning” from a cascade of output results, that are human reviewed for increased improvement each time (and sometimes with almost no human supervision at all). “Deep Learning” isn’t some far off future tech either. Stock exchanges the world over is now almost completely handled by having AI bots trading stocks with each other; and you didn’t even notice the transition. Robot Lawyers: AI has already replaced junior legal positions in many law firms today. Why pay a lawyer, when you can just hit Ctrl+F and get a dozen computers sorting through millions of Microsoft Office files. These legal robots crush us puny humans on: Speed, Accuracy, and Cost. Meet the new junior legal team You’re all fired. Robot Doctors: Google can help you search for answers to questions; Watson by IBM is smart enough to skip that step and just give you an answer. Watson will be what WebMD tried to be, and replace your family doctor with a smart phone app. Act Now “Robots Will Steal Your Job, but Thats OK. Learn how to Survive the Economic Collapse and Be Happy”. Listen to us, and you won’t even have to buy a book to make the switch. Depending on the level of risk that your field of work will be swallowed up by automation; you might want to change careers now. Before the economy starts too look like a dystopian, post-apocalyptic wasteland. You don’t want to compete for jobs against these guys. Programming The simplest idea is adding some programming skills to your resume. Combined with skills you already have and you’ll be an invaluable part a team tasked with putting your former coworkers out of a job. For example: if you have a law degree, take a short programming course and you’ll be hired to create legal discovery bots. Your former coworkers might not like you, but you’ll be employed. Designing Robots Besides virtual bots consisting of 1s and 0s, there will be enormous demand for robots with more physical substance to them. Here are some jobs that specialize in Designing and Building them. Electronic Systems Engineer: With this engineering degree, you would be designing printed circuit boards, the robots’ brains. Solve electromagnetic interference problems on your PCBs using testing tools, and anechoic chambers to isolate causes of EM interference. Mechanical Engineer: With this engineering degree, you would be designing robot bodies from scratch. Working with alternate version of AutoCAD software called “Robot Structural Analysis Professional”. PLC Programmer: In this position you would assemble the robot’s lifetime instructions (playing “Simon says” with thousands of pounds of heavy steel). While not all robots will require this job, thousands of them still will. Building Robots Electronics Technician: In this position you would assemble the “brains” of robots. The circuits and boards developed by a PCB designer with electronic systems engineer degree. There is almost no heavy lifting with this job. Electromechanical Technician: In this position you would assemble the “muscles” of robots; motors with large copper coils in them. Expect lots of heavy lifting with this job. Robotics Technician: In this position you would assemble the “bones” of robots. The heavy steel components designed by a Mechanical Engineer. You’ll be doing lots of heavy lifting, dirty with this job; as is easily greasier then a car mechanic. Humans Need Not Apply If you still have doubts that this problem is being exaggerated or blown out of proportion, you really should watch this 15 minute YouTube documentary. It goes into further detail, and has dozens of additional references in its description.

Tips For Writing About Yourself on Your Resume

Tips For Writing About Yourself on Your ResumeIf you have written a resume in the past and it was very good, chances are it was because you included your self-written information on it. Now, you have been thinking about how to get around this. What kind of advice can you give to those who might want to write about themselves on their resume? Here are some great tips for writing about yourself on your resume.The first thing you must remember is that the job of the resume is the most important component of your resume. There are several types of resumes. You need to determine what kind of resume would best fit your needs and personal qualifications. So, if you are applying for a job that is targeted at management, you would want to use a resume that has a lot of section headings. On the other hand, if you are applying for a job that is targeted at administrative positions, you would want to use a resume that includes a lot of items and sub-sections.Section one: This is the most common section. It consists of the summary of the contents of the resume and all of the information you wish to include on the resume. This will act as the major focus of the resume and you must take advantage of it. You should be able to include a great deal of information about yourself in this section and if you don't include enough you may have trouble explaining the information you have.Section two: This is where you will find a listing of the titles you would like on your resume. On this section you can include your work experience and awards. You can also include your education and skills. However, be careful to avoid including an excessive amount of information on this section. After all, you will be writing about yourself.Section three: On this section you can include any special skills or credentials you may have. Youcan include any awards, certificates or other achievements you may have won, which would be a good idea for a head shot. However, it is a good idea to avoid includin g self-promotion here. This section is used to provide your personal information.Section four: This is where you can insert a short description of your past work experience. If you have had a lot of experience or if you are able to list the positions you held in any capacity, then list them here. If you can't recall the details of your past jobs or positions, then put them into a separate section at the end of your resume.Section five: This is where you can list any career accomplishments you may have. This is where you can include details about the positions you held, promotions, awards, and other such accomplishments. This will act as the focus of your resume and it is a good idea to write about yourself.It is a good idea to include some links to your most recent job postings. A resume should be well written so you may want to include links to your most recent job postings.

Reasons Why Leadership Development Is Important - CareerAlley

Reasons Why Leadership Development Is Important - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. There seems to be a huge push these days in regards to employee development, but it is just as important to focus on leadership development. After all, a company or organization without strong leadership will be chaotic and inefficient. Due to this is vital to develop a strong leadership foundation. An important part about being a leader is learning how to work well with a variety of different personalities and working styles. Tweet This What is Leadership Development Leadership development refers to expanding the leadership characteristics in employees. The goal of this is to grow the potential of future leaders within the company. It also allows employees to take on new responsibilities. The Benefits of Leadership Development Leadership is Consciously Defined to Create Consistency Discussing the role of leadership positions is important because it assists in establishing expectations for everyone involved. In the same way that employees want to know what is expected of them, management needs to understand their roles and responsibilities. Having an open conversation about this amongst all management, and collectively defining the responsibilities also creates consistency throughout the who organization or company. This is crucial because nothing is more frustrating than mistakes and low productivity as a result of poor communication. This is easily avoided after all. Allows Employees to Hold Management Accountable While it is true that defined management roles are important for those in leadership positions because it outlines what is expected of them, it also is important for employees. This allows employees to hold management accountable for their actions and tells them what they are able to ask of their management. Shows Initiative to the Company or Organization The practical side of defining leadership is important to improving daily operations within the company or organization. The fact that it shows initiative on the part of management is an added bonus. It can improve the impression that the upper levels of the company have as well as that of clients and business partners. This kind of initiative also tends to beget more initiatives, which will continue to improve overall company morale and experience. Encourages Everyone to be More Independent This one is an important benefit to take into account. As everyone is encouraged to improve their leadership skill, the more comfortable that they will feel to take on new tasks. As people grow into their leadership characteristics they feel the need to have less support from their management, freeing up the work time of this demographic. Overall it allows people to take charge and increase their productivity. Encourages Teamwork An important part of being a leader is learning how to work well with a variety of different personalities and working styles. It forces people to think in terms of a team and not as an individual. As team mentality increases, so will productivity. This is thanks to open and constructive communication techniques which are an important part of leadership development. The better the team works together, the more efficiently the work will be completed. Performance Improvements As mentioned before, all of this is done in an effort to improve company morale and as a result, improve the performance and productivity of everyone in the company. This is thanks to better communication and the confidence which is a byproduct of leadership skills. While Leadership Development is an effort, Its Worth it in the Long Run It is worth noting that leadership development is an investment. It takes time and effort to cultivate these skills and define leadership expectations for everyone in the company. That being said, it is worth the effort in the long run. Not only will it improve the immediate employee output, but it will also prepare future leaders of the organization by beginning their training earlier. Leadership Responsibilities are Shared by Many Finally, leadership development also has a tendency to place responsibilities on the shoulders of many. Everyone has a stake in the occurrences within the company. Conclusion In the end, leadership development is important for the future of the company. This is a powerful tool when used with programs like 360-degree evaluations. These evaluations will help management understand the potential of their employees when it is time for reviews. The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader Price: $8.99 Buy Now from Amazon We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Last Updated: March 2, 2020 What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to launch your career. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search

Leaving a Legacy Thru Your Career - Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon and Michael Jackson

Leaving a Legacy Thru Your Career - Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon and Michael Jackson Just turn on the TV or the computer and you will see countless stories, articles and comments on the passings this week of Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon and Michael Jackson.Ive heard several people ask, Why do we get so impacted by people we didnt really know? To me, its because we take it personally. Seeing their passing makes us once again realize that someday we too will pass. This is tough to swallow especially for people who arent living life the way they want.I often see this as a career coach. People seek out my services at key moments in their lives like a milestone birthday. They are frustrated because their life and career is not as far along or as fulfilling as they thought it would be. The good news is that these people reach out to me because they are ready to take action with their careers choosing to no longer be passive recipients of what happens but defining and going after what they truly want.If theres a shared legacy that Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon and Michael Jack son leave its that they were tireless in creating the careers they wanted. No one sought them out to offer them lives of fame and riches. In fact, if you read the biographies of these individuals you will see that it was their hard work and dedication that made them the icons we miss today.If youre feeling impact from the passing of these talented people, perhaps its because its time for you to fully express your own talents. Think about it and Ill leave you with a sentiment. Its from one of my favorite dream the impossible dream stories, Man of La Mancha so that you too can take action to further define your own legacy, Its not why did he [or she] die, but why did he [or she] live.What is your impossible dream? Are you living it? Share your comments here studies have show that by writing down what you want and putting it out there, you increase your chances of success by 10 times. Now lets hear it!