If you are looking for a job nowadays then you have probably heard everyone talking about the importance of creating your own personal brand. You need to be visible. You need to do more than just a resume to land that next job. The problem is that you either get a list of 500 different things to do or some “famous author” who says we should only work a 4-hour workweek. It’s true, there are a crazy number of tools and websites out there to join but in the end it is about finding a community that will help you learn and be more motivated to join in on discussions which will allow your voice to be heard. It is about answering people’s questions and that is what I believe builds better business. That is exactly what Brazen Careerist does so well. It brings together like minded individuals to discuss a variety of topics that can help individuals get started in building their brand, career, and resume for that matter. Brazen was started by Ryan Paugh, James Ryan Moreau, and Penelope Trunk. Penelope is known for giving raw, real, and creative career advice on her personal blog which over 40,000 people subscrive to. There are many other tools that can help streamline the tedious task of creating the perfect resume, allowing you to focus on what really matters, being visible, sharing advice, and true networking.
One thing to remember with all of the articles and discussions you work to create is that they can easily move to any other platform or website on the internet within a matter of seconds. Try and concentrate on finding a voice within a community and then let the power of the internet spread your word. A lot of people try to sign up for every single job site out there and never produce any content that will help make you valuable and seen as an asset to an employer.
Hold on though, Brazen is not only for people looking for jobs, it is also a great place for anyone, employed or not, to learn, collaborate, and discuss topics that are specific to their career. Remember that it is important, even when you are employed, to build your own brand because as Dan Schwabel says,
If you have a business you still need to build your personal brand because if it dies, you die.
So there you have it, The Squab’s top pick for building your brand, sharing ideas, and a place to collaborate with individuals who are looking to advance their career’s is The Brazen Careerist. Here is what the Brazen Careerist says their site is all about,
According to The Wall Street Journal, nearly 90% of jobs are filled through referrals. Career success is not about what you know, it’s about who you know. Sounds cliché, but it’s true. The most sought after people in today’s job market are not the most educated. They’re the most connected, the most networked, and the most visible.
Do you have a profile on the Brazen Careerist? Have you found this network to be useful? What other platforms do you think provide the most value to people looking to advance their careers?
People sometimes ask what makes me an expert? I tell them nothing. I’m just a guy who thinks a single conversation or story can help people find career paths that they didn’t know existed. I strive to help people ask the right questions and think about things a little differently. Life and Careers are about asking the right questions and meeting the right people. Please ask me anything, or just subscribe to the The Squab feed via RSS or Email to receive notifications of new posts.
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