How Personal Branding is Just Like Riding a Bike

How Personal Branding is Just Like Riding a Bike Dont worry, its just like riding a bike. How often have you heard this cliche? Chances are that around the age of 5, you learned how to ride a bike. After numerous times of falling over, banging your shins against the pedals, and losing control, something magical happens. You are riding! The feeling is euphoric and indescribable. In some way, you manage to combine a series of complicated skills balancing, pedaling, steering, shifting, braking in an uncomplicated way. You do not fall over, your shins are free of bruises, and you maintain control. From that point onward, riding a bike became second nature. You no longer need to think about it. It just happens. Perhaps the best example I have seen of the euphoria associated with the learning to ride a bike is by 6-year old Owen Kosevich. His YouTube video shot by his father last summer captured this experience and went viral! Owens parents were quoted as saying that he went through an emotionally trying time in learning to ride his bike. When the miracle of riding on two-wheels happened, his pride erupted into his inspirational message, Everybody, I know you can believe in yourself. If you believe in yourself, you will know how to ride a bike.   Believe in Yourself and You Will Be Your Brand! Being your brand is just like riding a bike once you believe in your brand you are inspired to take action and train to become your brand. Like riding a bike, becoming your brand includes combining a series of steps in an uncomplicated way. Your hard work and training then enables you to naturally be on-brand all of time and, like riding a bike, you never forget. I often refer to a quote from Lance Armstrong when people doubt or fear jumping on the personal brand discovery bicycle’: If you are worried about falling off the bike, youll never get on. Personal branding must first start with the belief that you have something authentic and unique to offer that thing that differentiates you from others. However, isnt it human nature to not believe in something until we have evidence that it actually exists? When learning to ride a bike, the evidence comes from the incremental steps we take from falling down, to momentary lapses of balance, and finally to the euphoria of riding your bike around the block for the first time. With each step our belief that we can ride a bike becomes more obvious and we continue to jump on the saddle. We do not give up! Ride Your Brand 360 Degrees Around the Block! In the personal brand discovery process, the best way to get the evidence we need to believe in our brand is through the 360Reach personal branding assessment. No other tool exists to give you actual input from those who know you well about your brand. When the final report of your results comes back, you will see evidence in all the brand attributes, skills, strengths, and competences people associate with you. By teaming up with a certified personal branding strategist you will analyze your results and establish that firm belief in your brand. Eventually you will be able to ride your brand around the block and being your brand will just come naturally! So, to borrow from Owens inspirational message, Everybody, I know you can believe in yourself. If you believe in yourself, you can be your brand! Related: 6 Ways to Start Building Your Personal Brand Today Image: Shutterstock

Assistant Controller Job Description - Algrim.co

Assistant Controller Job Description - Algrim.co Assistant Controller Job Description Template Download our job description template in Word or PDF format. Instant download. No email required. Download Template Using Your Template Follow these instructions to use your new job description template Step one: Fill out all details in your job description template using the provided sample on this page. Step two: Customize your requirements or duties to anything special to your workplace. Be sure to speak with team members and managers to gauge what's required of the position. Step three: When the census of the team has agreed on the description of the work, add in a Equal Employment Opportunity statement to the bottom of your job description. Step four: Check with your legal department, management team, and other team members to ensure the job description looks correct before creating a job advertisement. Choose a job board that's specific to your needs.

How to Get Past Your Networking Barriers Build Relationships

How to Get Past Your Networking Barriers Build Relationships I recently  attended a seminar at my company about networking.   Networking is crucial  for career growth and is the stepping stone that can help you reach your dreams and goals.   Many people think networking is simply building relationships and meeting people.   But, strategic networking is different.   Strategic networking is focused with a goal in mind. Here the top networking barriers  that might be holding you back: 1) Not being clear about what you want: You need to  know where you want to go. Write it down,   create a career map and identify the holes that might arise.      A recent study showed that only 5% of  Americans have goals written down.   Being clear about what you want and writing it down is  the only way that you will be able to find out who you need to talk to  in order to  learn the information  you need to  reach your  goals. 2) Being afraid to ask others for help.   I recently heard a man in my company say that women often approach him  saying I know you are busy, but can you help me with something?   But, when men approach him, they say I need your help  and what a difference that can make.   Be assertive and dont be afraid to ask others for help.  People cant read your mind!   Let them know why you are  reaching out to  them and how they can help you get to the next  level in your career. 3) Not having time to network.   This is my  biggest pitfall.   I am often too busy with work and school  to reach out and connect with someone over lunch.  The key that I  am working on  is changing  my thinking so that networking is a part of  my job.   I have learned that you have to make it a priority and this is my goal over the next year.   If possible, think of your job as 50% in office and 50% connecting  and building relationships with those in your office. shutdown computer network 4) I am an introvert:  If you are an introvert like me, it is hard to be open and let strangers into your life.   To network, you have to be open and curious.   You must also show up and be present in all conversations.   Sometimes the hardest part is getting to the event but you will be glad you did once you get there.   Meet one person and start speaking with them and asking questions.   This way, it will be easier to meet others  since you know one person very well.   Also,  dont be afraid to speak up if you have something to say and have a question ready to ask such as How did you get started in your career or What are you passionate about? [Related Post:  How To Network Boldly as an Introvert] 5) Not sure who to connect with.   Easy!   Let your friends and family know your dreams and goals and ask  them if they have any connections that they could  introduce you to.   Another great tip is every time you  get to know someone new, ask them  if there is anyone else they know that they could introduce you to.   Never leave a meeting without another connection! [Related Post:  How to Find People to Network With] Make sure to stop by later this week because I am going to let you in on my 2011 Networking Challenge!   I cant wait to share it with you  and hope that you will join me in building relationships and reaching goals in 2011. What networking barriers are holding you back? Update: Read about my networking challenge here!

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese 5 Things to Remember in a New Job

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese 5 Things to Remember in a New Job As the economy improves, many people are starting new jobs and learning how to work for a new company and a new boss. But what many don't realize is that your first few days on the job can set the tone for your time in that position, Complain about something on Day 1, and you may forever be labeled a whiner. Gossip about your old job in the first week and you may be seen as immature. To avoid such damaging labels, let's look at ways you can perform with grace and professionalism in your new position, so you don't get a bad reputation that can hold you back. 1. Never badmouth a former employer. It may be tempting to spill the dirt to new co-workers or a new boss, but it always makes you look petty and rude. In addition, you don't know enough about your new surroundings, and the ex-boss who you trash talk may just be related to a new colleague. 2. Listen, listen, listen. You're going to have lots of questions when you start a new job, but don't start asking them until you've thoroughly heard what the other person has to say. Take notes on instructions regarding procedures, company policies, names, etc. This will show others that you're eager to learn, and will keep you from seeking information that was already provided to you. 3. Arrive early, stay late. This shows the boss that you're enthusiastic and committed to your new job and company. 4. Write down your questions. As I mentioned before, you're going to have lots of questions. But don't ask them every time they pop into your head, as your colleagues will grow weary of having their work interrupted so often with your queries. Instead, write them down and then ask a colleague or the boss to answer them when they've got 15 minutes to spare. (Never let more than a handful of questions pile up before you seek answers.) 5. Toe the line. This isn't the time to stretch your lunch hour past the allotted time, begin dressing drastically different than others in the office or start a petition to get beer in the break room. Your focus should be on showing that you're a team player, with respect for the policies and culture of an organization.

9 essentials for your US Election end-of-the-world party - Debut

9 essentials for your US Election end-of-the-world party - Debut Celebrating #Election2016 tonight? Journalism intern Alex brings us his top tips on how to nail your patriotic party: So here we are, the US election. The last great Trump card of 2016. Oh yes, pun absolutely  intended. Us Brits will be watching events in the US with baited breath to see exactly when the carnage starts. So why not have a little fun with it? Get together with your friends and celebrate the fact that that you made it to the closing credits of humanity. In fact, to keep it in the theme of things let us tell you just what you need: Themed cocktails Alcohol goes without saying, doesn’t it? There are some neat ideas  out there for themed drinks you should definitely take advantage of, because sweet lady liquor eases the pain. A trade deal with the (local) Chinese Your party guests are going to want to eat, so call the delegates at your local Chinese to see if they can help. When the fabric of space-time rips in half, there’ll be no other opportunity to test your foreign policy chops. Just don’t let the Russian takeaway down the street hear about it! Jenga An awesome but relevant party game which is fun for all the family. Why not build yourself a Trump Tower? Having a minor disagreement with a guest? No diplomacy or conflict resolution skills? Now there’s a simple solution! Build a wall the two of you and make them pay for it! But wait… there’s more! You can use Jenga to wall yourself off completely from society! Simply build a wall around all the land you own to protect yourself from would-be illegal immigrants like postmen, pizza delivery guys, friends and loved ones!* *In the case of Trump supporters or sympathisers, we cannot guarantee the existence of friends of loved ones. The US Apprentice, Seasons 1-12 DVD box set Before you’re sucked into the vortex, gather your friends around and remember the good times when TV stars were TV stars and presidential candidates were presidential candidates. Bernie Sanders merchandise Just in case you survive the Rapture. And if you have this, you’re probably already an eternal optimist. Destructible private e-mail server Trump sympathisers tend to bawk at the idea of a pinata at a party (for obvious reasons) so how about this as a fun replacement? When the end comes, you’re probably not going to want people knowing the garbage things you did, for instance, that time you implied that you’d like a rapper assassinated. Keep all your indiscretions a mystery by hanging this badboy from the ceiling and letting your guests break it apart, except instead of candy, it’s full of your own terrible, terrible secrets. Okay, you can also fill it with candy. Michelle Obama There might be a a bit of a huge charge on this particular item, but if Hillary can use Michelle Obama to make her party seem interesting, then it’ll definitely work for your party. If she’s unavailable, Jay Z and Beyoncé make acceptable replacements. Hazmat suits Now that they’ve lost control of Trump, chances are the deadly viral strain that Republicans are going to use to wipe us all out is already out there. Keep your party guests safe because it looks like Hillary might already have it. Inflatable life jackets and flotation devices Like bringing a brolly to a barbecue, it’s best to be prepared. Because if there is a God, he’ll probably just want to flood the world at this point and start over. Let’s face it, we went too far this time. Download the Debut app and you could totally grab yourself a summer internship  way before anyone else. Connect with Debut on Facebook and Twitter  today!

Resume Secrets What It Can and Cant Do - Hire Imaging

Resume Secrets What It Can and Can’t Do - Hire Imaging Many folks have great expectations of their resumes. And indeed, a good resume is a must-have tool in your job-search toolkit! That said, the main thing to keep in mind about a resume is what it doesn’t do. Regardless of how elegantly it’s designed, or how brilliantly it’s written, a resume in and of itself isn’t going to induce anyone to stop what he or she is doing, jump up and down, and say, “This is the person I absolutely want to hire!” That’s not what the resume was meant to do. What a resume is meant to do, is to get you past the initial screening so that you have an opportunity to be interviewed by someone who has the power to hire you. Not that getting past this screening is easy to do. A typical posting for an attractive job opening in any major city can draw hundreds if not thousands of responses, each one containing a resume. Someone â€" not necessarily the person who does the actual hiring â€" must go through that vast mountain of résumés and select from it those candidates who mostly closely meet the basic qualifications of the position. The higher the mountain of resumes, the less time the person is likely to spend on each one. And today, applicant tracking systems complicate your chances if that resume is not tailored to the position. How screening works. Here’s what happens. People who screen resumes typically do so by dividing them into different groupings. These groupings are based roughly on whether a candidate is considered a “definite” (someone who clearly deserves to be interviewed), a “possible” (someone who might be worth an interview), or a “definitely not” (someone whose background is clearly wrong for the job in question). The time a screener spends on each resume at this initial stage is often very brief â€" only a handful of seconds for each resume. Whether that resume makes it to the “definite” pile or the “definitely not” pile depends on the specific criteria the screener is looking for. That’s where things get challenging for your resume. The more resumes a screener has to go through, the more specific become the criteria used to differentiate the “definites” from the “possibles” from the “definitely nots”. In a nutshell, this is why developing more than one resume frequently makes strategic sense. The more targeted your resume is to a particular job or company, the more likely the resume will make a favorable impression on the screener. What employers look for in resumes. Research shows that other than skills and experience, other factors important to employers and hiring managers (in order of preference) is Growth in responsibility Previous employers Stability Other or don’t know. Adopt a cautionary mindset. Something to keep in mind is that the people who screen resumes are usually more inclined to rule out people than they are to keep adding to the “definite” list â€" especially when the pile of “definites” begins to mount. So, little things like typos and misspellings can often keep you out of the running, even though these little things may have nothing whatsoever to do with your ability to handle the job for which you’re applying. Keep in mind too, that the process of putting together a resume is often as valuable to you as the result of that process. The story you tell in that resume is a story you’re going to have to tell â€" and tell persuasively â€" to many people in many different situations. The more familiar and comfortable you are with that story and the more confident you are that it accurately reflects who you are what you can offer, the easier it will be to tell the story in any number of different situations. I always love to hear from you! Please comment below.

Motivation Monday Know When To Break the Rules

Motivation Monday Know When To Break the Rules During a job search, you need to know when to break the rules! In fact, some rules were made to be broken. Especially those that work against you. In job search and in your career, you have to know which rules to break and when. You also have to understand the rules well enough to know how to just bend them. This can be tricky and it usually requires a strong sense of self-confidence. Listen to the teenager in you As a child, you were taught to follow many rules at home and in school- no running inside, no chewing gum in class, do your homework, and the list goes on. When we were young we followed those rules if we knew what was good for us, in other words, if we wanted to stay out of the principals office and stay in our parents good graces.   But as you got older, you tested the rules. In fact, you outright broke them at times. And from this, you learned some valuable lessons. Taking calculated risks helps you learn, build strength and get what you want. Here are some job search rules you should know and which ones you can break. No Calls Please When job postings state no calls please that means you shouldnt call and ask about the job. You can call a friend or someone in the company youve been referred to and ask about the time-frame for filling the job and more insight about the company. No one will get hurt or injured if you break this rule. Resume Rules There are few rules in writing a resume; there are only preferences. If you put more emphasis and attention on building relationships, you may be pleasantly surprised how little the resume actually matters. Dont Break the Status Quo On the job, especially if you are new, it is important to fit in. You dont want to rock the boat. When, not if, you are told to complete a task a certain way, do it that way, just like you followed the rules as a kid. You need to learn why their rules exist before you can test it. However, there may come a time to break the status quo. When people or companies do things a certain way for too long, it can become dangerous to their health and survival. Dont Question Authority In my opinion, this might be one of the all-time dumbest rules ever. Yes, you and I should respect authority (our elders, senior staff, leaders and other high ranking officials) however, it does not mean you cant ask them questions. You need to learn from them. Never fear authority. Under the facade of their role, they are people just like you and me. Have a conversation with those senior to you. And I am not just talking to the new graduates here. No matter your age, you should respect the thoughts and ideas of others (younger and older). Do As You Are Told This does not mean you blindly do everything you are told. If you are asked to do something that goes against your moral values or seems unethical, you need to appropriately question why you are being asked to do it. This takes courage and has to be done with diplomacy and tact. How You Are Perceived by Others Does Matter Every decision or choice you make should take into consideration how it will impact others. Your choices must also weigh your own personal benefit. These can be tough decisions sometimes. At the end of the day, you have to be OK with what you have done or not done. Live life without regrets or fear!