Category Archives: Personal Value Proposition

Linkedin, Again (Part 1)

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Steve

Linkedin is the one networking tool that you really need for job search.  There are lots of others that might be able to help, heck, Twitter in particular is amazing with some of the things it can help you do, … Continue reading →

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Brand vs Passion

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Steve

I had an interesting conversation with my son the other day.  He commented on one of my themes:  “The goal is to get a company to hire you for what you normally do”;  which he interpreted as building a career … Continue reading →

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Working a Room Part 2

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Steve

I’m still working my way through How to Work a Room by Susan RoAne.  The next thing to capture my attention is her discussion of introductions.  I spend a lot of time working with people on their personal “elevator pitch” … Continue reading →

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Your Personal Value Proposition (PVP)

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Steve

I hope it’s not a secret that I think a “Personal Value Proposition” (PVP) approach to job search is a terrific step in the process and has any number of benefits.  I’ve mentioned Dana Chaffin before and he linked a … Continue reading →

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