Since everyone+uncle is now a Social Media Coach, need to ALSO add to my list of “things I do for clients” (I’d rather MANAGE it for them!)

Old article (posted ‘08) still holds true today http://ping.fm/CT3Vt other OSN sites (hiring): www.rezbuzz.com and www.seniors4hire.org.

The Great Executive Makeover – is it time for YOUR executive or professional makeover? (http://ping.fm/7dqPQ)

Listen to my latest BTR post: The Great Executive Makeover (why everyone needs one/what my colleagues and I are doing to “pay it forward”) http://ping.fm/nSZpP

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PERSONAL PR FOR NON-EMPLOYMENT SEEKERS: Now is NOT the time to “hunker down” and be invisible!

As any of you may or may not know, I am constantly pounding the pavement to educate professionals (all levels) on the importance of having PERSONAL PR/Web 2.0 and Personal Branding  in place now and for the entire span of one’s career!  Putting good Personal PR into place is not just for people who need to look for work, business or press. If you have not noticed, the way in which the world of business rolls these days is very different.  Just because you are WORKING does not warrant the fact that you can go underground.

I just got a wonderful note from the Editor of Execunet (this goes to a  great number of people of course) — it sets the stage and tone of my message perfectly. The issue here again, is having the time to be able to stage one’s own personal promotion when one is buried, or deeply focused, etc.  A personal publicist/promoter/producer can help create the stage and keep it in lights!

September 21, 2009 Dear Laurie: We’re always cautioning executives not to “hunker down” at work. They also shouldn’t bend, cower, hide, kneel or crouch. But the current economic environment may make employees feel like throwing on a cloak of invisibility to avoid being noticed, believing they will escape the lay-off list. Yet, during periods of job growth and prosperity, career planning and maintenance are often overlooked because of the perceived abundance of opportunities available. Those who are fearful keep their head low to miss the ax; those who are busy at work have their head down in deep focus. But denial and complacency share a characteristic: inaction, which can derail a career for those who are unprepared. Despite the recent economic instability, fewer corporate leaders feel prepared for job search than they did in years prior. According to ExecuNet’s 2009 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report, just 43 percent of executives claimed they are ready to look for a job, compared to 56 percent in 2008 and 69 percent in 2007; another 24 percent reported this year they were unsure if they are ready to look for a new position. It could be that “prepared” seems less defined against a recessionary backdrop, and fewer executives feel confident about how to launch a job search campaign in this market. But many of the old rules still prevail, albeit with some amplification and 21st century tools: Focus, define and envision what your next role looks like. Create messages that communicate the problems you solve to your target audience. Identify the online and offline opportunities where you can best help others. Become known for your expertise so others can refer and recommend you. Robyn Greenspan Editor-in-Chief ExecuNet Robyn.Greenspan@execunet.com 295 Westport Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 800.637.3126

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.S. HSM has extended a special 2-for-1 offer to Executive Insider readers for their annual World Business Forum, held October 6 and 7 at Radio City Music Hall in NYC, featuring President Bill Clinton, George Lucas, Paul Krugman, T. Boone Pickens and many other inspirational leaders. 

The Great Executive Makeover – launches with RezBuzz and Seniors4Hire.org…

Are you or someone you know ready for the GREAT EXECUTIVE MAKEOVER?  http://ping.fm/hw5HL

“Perspectives on Marketing” is a unique spin on the “he said/she said” format, giving both the agency side and the client side.

Jason (Jay) Miletsky is the CEO of PFS Marketwyse creater and co-author of the Perspectives Book Series. The series covers such topics as marketing, branding, and how to increase sales. Marketing is not an exact science, and marketing issues are often interpreted, defined, and approached differently by different people, creating the potential for a disconnect in communication. This is particular true of the client/agency relationship, which oftentimes looks at a single marketing issue in radically different ways. “Perspectives on Marketing” is a unique spin on the “he said/she said” format, giving both the agency side (with Jason Miletsky – CEO, PFS Marketwyse) and the client side (with Mike Hand – Director of Sports Marketing, Hershey’s). It covers of a number of topics that deal with marketing and the client/agency relationship. It examines over 100 compelling and important marketing issues that marketers deal with on a regular basis, such as how to best measure ROI, how to determine the best means for reaching an audience, and how to craft the most effective message. Each topic is approached from both points-of-view in a conversational, point/counter point style. This unique approach provides a frank, insightful, and enjoyable look into the whole of the marketing process, and helps promote understanding between the marketer and the client. For every copy of a Perspectives title sold on Amazon on Wednesday, September 9, $1.00 will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey. If sales reach 2,000 copies, Course Technology PTR will double the donation. Get your Perspectives Books at www.getperspectives.com today! Also be sure to listen to the Perspectives Show here on Blog Talk Radio (GetPerspectives).

How to get Blood from a Stone: How to Sell More in a Tough Economy – From my Blog Talk Radio Program!

Whether you want better personal publicity or more sales, you need to know about John Chapin (www.completeselling.com) and his (co-authored) book The Sales Encyclopedia. I know I took away a ton of great tips and ideas from my interview with John yesterday 8/19/09!  Be sure to listen to the pod cast from myExecutive Profiles Program on Blog Talk Radio:

John Chapin on My BlogTalkRadio Program: How to get Blood from a Stone and Sell More in a Tough Economy

Whether or not you are a sales professional, you are in probably in business or looking to promote your business or your own personal brand.  LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST for some great tips!