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. Continue Reading