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Alyson Kilday What do you think the concept of "public face" "private face"? We have a blog and a design site that was built on our personal brand. As we grow our 'professional' design side I was wondering if I ...MoreWhat do you think the concept of "public face" "private face"? We have a blog and a design site that was built on our personal brand. As we grow our 'professional' design side I was wondering if I should or should not scale back the more 'personal' blog. As you can see from our header (http://www.hopandjaunt.com) the main brand is built around the two of us so we can either be ourselves 100% or figure out a more managed "public" persona and stick to that...any opinions?

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Melissa Breau: This appears to be a popular dilemma this week - see Marian's post on it here - MoreThis appears to be a popular dilemma this week - see Marian's post on it here - http://marianlibrarian.com/2010/03/17/learning-how-to-be-professional/

I particularly love the comments she got (one of them is from me).

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Bradley O: Melissa: The article has good pointd, but I think she approaches it in a too simplistic manner. In Alyson;s post (the OP), she has a lot of ...MoreMelissa: The article has good pointd, but I think she approaches it in a too simplistic manner. In Alyson;s post (the OP), she has a lot of different options on how to approach her potential clients, however if she was in health care or law, the choice would be made for her. Unfortunately being yourself in some of those industries just doesn't work.
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Tariq West Walt Whitman, Jeans and the Ethos of Gen-Y: What we can learn from a Levi's commercial » http://bit.ly/b2AEar

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Tariq West: @paulmacp - Haha, that is pretty ironic. The idea of the pioneer is definitely romanticized into something emphatically better than the (probably) ...More@paulmacp - Haha, that is pretty ironic. The idea of the pioneer is definitely romanticized into something emphatically better than the (probably) miserable reality. Thanks for commenting!
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Chris Jeanty: The age of an art's creation doesn't prohibit a poem's timelessness. And this poem is indeed timeless. Good job pointing this commercial out Tariq.
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Tariq West I'm trying to figure out whether my high-school experiences are still relevant/should be surfaced on my online profiles like linkedin. On the one hand, I'll be graduating college in June and don't ...MoreI'm trying to figure out whether my high-school experiences are still relevant/should be surfaced on my online profiles like linkedin. On the one hand, I'll be graduating college in June and don't want to wear my youth on my sleeve/distract from more recent experiences by including high-school material; on the other hand, I co-founded or worked with three nonprofits and had internships at US-DOE and Howard University which were an important part of my professional development. Any advice?

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Chris Jeanty: I agree with Melissa, keep those accomplishments, and if your still in undergraduate school, keep your high school on there. I would phase out ...MoreI agree with Melissa, keep those accomplishments, and if your still in undergraduate school, keep your high school on there. I would phase out putting high school on my application or link only after graduate school, or after two post collegiate professional career experiences. You have a great portfolio of experiences. Keep it up young brother.
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Tariq West: @Chris Thanks for the advice and encouragement!
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James Reid Hey guys, my designer is working on a logo for my blog, and the URL of my website is StartingFantasyLineup.com. I love being able to brand my website as SFL given it is about the NFL. The similar ...MoreHey guys, my designer is working on a logo for my blog, and the URL of my website is StartingFantasyLineup.com. I love being able to brand my website as SFL given it is about the NFL. The similar style acronym of the major sports organizations was a huge plus and would be incredibly easy to remember, but I don't know how to balance that and the URL recognition that i'll need at least early on to get more repeat customers. Any advice is appreciated, or articles on using an acronym in branding?

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Isao Kato: You're going to make the SFL site real-life like, such as having a distinct logo? I think if the site invites readers to a fictional (but true to ...MoreYou're going to make the SFL site real-life like, such as having a distinct logo? I think if the site invites readers to a fictional (but true to its spirit) world of Football, then it would be great! The site name already says it loud and clear, so I think the focus can be more on contents.
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Bradley O: I like the idea, however given that you are trying to emulate portions of the NFL, you just need to make sure that you don't cross any IP rights. ...MoreI like the idea, however given that you are trying to emulate portions of the NFL, you just need to make sure that you don't cross any IP rights. They have some very strange rules when it comes to IP and sports.
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Christina Brown Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! To celebrate, read my newest blog post, Alice in Twitterland: How to Tweet Like a Rockstar! Enjoy! MoreHappy St. Patrick's Day everyone! To celebrate, read my newest blog post, Alice in Twitterland: How to Tweet Like a Rockstar! Enjoy! http://tinyurl.com/y8fn82q

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Stanley Lee I'm in the progress of filling in the content of the new business cards that I'm going to order (from MoreI'm in the progress of filling in the content of the new business cards that I'm going to order (from http://bit.ly/9QMwRy). There are some contents that I want to leave out for privacy reasons, such as my mailing address (I don't think it will be all that stable anyway). As a graduating college student, I don't have a company to speak of, let alone a position. I have the option of including a message and position. What would be your suggestions? Thanks in advance.

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Mike Fieseler: Stanley - You may think about having several cards each targeted at a different group. For this response, I am assuming that you are looking ...MoreStanley - You may think about having several cards each targeted at a different group. For this response, I am assuming that you are looking for a job. Keep your card simple. - Contact information
- Your name - use what you prefer to be called, and how your friends would introduce you, not necessarily the name on your birth certificate.
- Don't work about an address - phone & email are enough
- probably your mobile number or think about getting a GoogleVoice number (can "hunt" any number you will be at - also sends voicemails to your email) Remember, the voicemail should be professional in nature if potential employers will hear it
- email - again, make it professional stanleylee@gmail.com not wildthing@ or catluvr@
- Title could be the area you want to go into or what you majored in - try "Business Graduate" and may add "seeking opportunities" or employment, etc. don't get specific on a job title. If you put sales, would you really turn down a business analyst role? the person with the card may not consider for the BA role if they believe you are only seeking a sales role.
- maybe links to sites with your resume, or LinkedIn / Brazen profile. Make sure your social sites have similiar messages and review them to see if they need some cleaning up. Frat party pictures and comments were fun in college, but some hiring managers seem to have lost their sense of humor when they got jobs.

I have seen the back of the card effectively used for including links to samples of work or links to awards, etc. Flipping the card over and pointing this out can leave an additional trigger memory of you with the person.
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Jeannie Chan: Stanley, act as if. You should now or in the future act as if you're already in your next role. Because in the real world, you have to prove ...MoreStanley, act as if. You should now or in the future act as if you're already in your next role. Because in the real world, you have to prove that you're ready before you'll get it. So, if you imagine you already landed your job, what would be the title? Now, of course, every company use a different word, but there should be an underlying title. So, is it Business Analyst? If you were going to step into freelance, what would it be? What title would you give yourself to promo yourself as a freelancer? That's the title I would put on your business card. Also, basic info like email, phone, twitter, website.
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Rowena Briones There is an initiative going on this month on mutual blogging: http://bit.ly/arFu4A. I would love to get to know ...MoreThere is an initiative going on this month on mutual blogging: http://bit.ly/arFu4A. I would love to get to know fellow bloggers out there who would like to collaborate on guest posts in the upcoming weeks. I'm a newbie blogger and have been enjoying myself so far, but I'm definitely looking for more opportunities to network and write. Anyone who is interested just let me know - I'm open to brainstorming on some potential topics!

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Jeannie Chan: What a fun idea! I would love to guest post and host guest posts. I blog in the subject of marketing and being a young marketing pro. MoreWhat a fun idea! I would love to guest post and host guest posts. I blog in the subject of marketing and being a young marketing pro. www.curiousmarketeer.com is my blog. Shoot me a note if anyone would like to connect! jeannie at jeanniechan.com
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Mehul Kar: I asked a networking professional this question once. She said, it doesn't matter what you DO, your biz card should say something about who you ...MoreI asked a networking professional this question once. She said, it doesn't matter what you DO, your biz card should say something about who you are. She even went as far as to suggest putting down a bullet list of personal qualities that you're proud of. (maybe a little too far for me).
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Leslie Juvin Tennant: Before you start networking and printing correspondence materials, I hope your resume is perfect and that you are fully aware of your work ...MoreBefore you start networking and printing correspondence materials, I hope your resume is perfect and that you are fully aware of your work personality and core strengths. This will make job searching, networking, and talking about yourself so much easier.
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Christopher How: Sounds like a plan. Will try it out myself.
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Stanley Lee: I'm not just meeting people with the single dimension of finding a job. I'm pretty sure whomever I have exchanged my business cards with would ...MoreI'm not just meeting people with the single dimension of finding a job. I'm pretty sure whomever I have exchanged my business cards with would have had a memorable/meaningful conversation. I would make sure that I exercise writing notes about the person on the back of the business card. Thanks again for the help.
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Ryan Healy Looks like I've secured the #1 Google image result for "Ryan Healy" http://bit.ly/adFyj6 Right next to "Ryan the ...MoreLooks like I've secured the #1 Google image result for "Ryan Healy" http://bit.ly/adFyj6 Right next to "Ryan the Irish Assassin Healy." Too bad I look like I'm 18 years old in that photo!

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paulmacp: Google page rank on my own personal name, is why I changed my personal domain from MoreGoogle page rank on my own personal name, is why I changed my personal domain from http://paulmacpherson.net to http://paulmacp.com. I have done this as part of my re-branding exercise (I call it Paul MacPherson 3.0). I am a few months in to this personal project. There was just too many "Paul MacPherson" out there, and some of them are really smart and have impressive web presences. So instead of competing Paul against Paul… I have evolved me (V3.0) into paulmacp. Where I have been able to secure paulmacp.com and paulmacp on twitter, facebook, linkedin, youtube... you get the idea.

Now I intend to build my brand around http://paulmacp.com as my central information hub and each of the social networks acting as a spoke coming out of my central brand, directing my reach, my message in to each of those clouds.

I am an aspiring author with a book due out in June and look at this as marketing infrastructure for the launch of the formal campaign once the book is available.

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Trace Cohen: That is a great idea, hope the SEO and rebranding work out for you! Also best of luck on your soon to be best selling book.
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Tanya Smith Hi there from Dallas. My pbs? Through coaching, I show corporate professionals how to realize maximum personal fulfillment in their daily work. Great to meet ya!

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paulmacp A quick post of mine on "The Social Media Landscape"... a handy chart outlining the pro's and con's of the most popular Social Media sites.

MoreA quick post of mine on "The Social Media Landscape"... a handy chart outlining the pro's and con's of the most popular Social Media sites.

http://paulmacp.com/2010/03/the-social-media-landscape/

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Mustafa Abousaleh What do you think is important to include in a non-profit organization profile? I am involved in starting up an NGO for cultural and interfaith events. The organization has a promising future. We ...MoreWhat do you think is important to include in a non-profit organization profile? I am involved in starting up an NGO for cultural and interfaith events. The organization has a promising future. We need to put together a presentable package for external use. This package will also help us in receiving endorsement from nationally-prominent organizations and individuals. In addition, we will use the information in this package to put together a powerpoint presentation and a short movie trailer.

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Petya Kirilova-Grady: I work as Director of Volunteer Services for a small non-profit in Memphis, TN. In all our presentational materials we include information on how ...MoreI work as Director of Volunteer Services for a small non-profit in Memphis, TN. In all our presentational materials we include information on how people can support our mission: by donating money, by volunteering, by helping us buy toilet paper, by writing about us on their website/newsletter. People like to help but often don't know how.
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Mustafa Abousaleh: Thank you all very much for the contribution.
I have read the links and did some more research and here is what I have so far to be added to ...MoreThank you all very much for the contribution.
I have read the links and did some more research and here is what I have so far to be added to this Organization Profile:
1. Name.
2. Vision: the ultimate image we would like to see and that's why this organization has been established.
3. Mission: our contribution to this ultimate image -> basically our methods and goals to establishing the vision.
4. Ideology and Understanding: explains how we understand the environment we are functioning in and how we are going to go about achieving our goals.
5. Events: will include the proposed events to be planned and the outcomes or such events.
6. Executive Team: includes small biographies about executive teams.
7. Endorsements: we will request testimonies and endorsements from other organizations after explaining our vision and ideology.

What do you think?

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paulmacp I found this video ( MoreI found this video ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSP8xm_gaK4&feature=player_embedded )that reminds me of a great deal of the negatives people feel about the new wave of personal branding and the social or new media.

Funny, but teaches a few good principles in inverse about how not to approach social media when it comes to personal branding.

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Patrick Ambron We started this group @ brand-yourself to connect with young, forward thinking profs. We are nothing but impressed with the smart individuals that showed up. Last week we launched our online ...MoreWe started this group @ brand-yourself to connect with young, forward thinking profs. We are nothing but impressed with the smart individuals that showed up. Last week we launched our online rep/personal branding platform. In honor of your support we are happy to offer this network 100 free, full access accts for 2 weeks. Sign up @ http://brand-yourself.com/

We value your feed back, so we will extend anybody's acct who gives it to us! Features you like, don't like, features you WOULD like etc.

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Patrick Ambron: To get the FULL access use promo code: Brazen

Forgot to mention we are working with i2y (i'm too young for cancer foundation) ...MoreTo get the FULL access use promo code: Brazen

Forgot to mention we are working with i2y (i'm too young for cancer foundation) donating money for every free sign up. One of the best part of what we do is connect with other young people making a difference, rallying around causes, etc. Just like u guys
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Kim N. Campbell What are your thoughts on repositioning your personal brand? When I started blogging it was in a non-goal oriented way. But now I have a better idea of what I'm drawn to writing about, and how I ...MoreWhat are your thoughts on repositioning your personal brand? When I started blogging it was in a non-goal oriented way. But now I have a better idea of what I'm drawn to writing about, and how I want to contribute to the conversation. So I want to change my blog name (from the neocapitalist to GenY-not) and host the blog at a personal website (kimncampbell.com). Have you guys repositioned your brand before? Smart move or just looks inconsistent and confusing?

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paulmacp: @Akhila, I guess this is where we agree to disagree, but I see a very different world than you. Most senior executives, politicians, movie stars, ...More@Akhila, I guess this is where we agree to disagree, but I see a very different world than you. Most senior executives, politicians, movie stars, news paper anchors, authors, et al. brand themselves.

Tom Clancy does not write cook books,
Donald Trump does not sell News Papers.

When you think of anyone who is a key note within their field you are looking at a Brand... and not an accidental brand, most are very deliberate but seem effortless.

Look at the Tiger Woods debacle, he was a brand that fell from grace… not a person. It was what we wanted to believe about him (his brand) that fell not the man himself.

Personal branding makes it easier to succeed, but without substance a brand will only get you so far, that being said, if you don’t substantiate a brand no one will ever notice your substance.

What do I mean by substantiate a brand. Let’s look at interpersonal relationships as a form of Brand Marketing. When a friend says to another friend who does not know you, that you are good people, or you could do the job he/she is vouching for your brand (your reputation). Allowing their credibility to be tied to yours. If you are all over the map with your friends about politics, about your work interests, about your personal ethics, who would the vouch for you. Being consistent with one’s self allows for recognition by your friends who they think you are (Your Personal Brand). The more consistent you are the more people who are willing to vouch for you brand as time goes on.

Personal Brand Marketing is a form of accelerated influence over other people. I would agree that some people are “faking it before they make it or deserve it” but that is a subjective not objective view. Who is to say, judge if someone else has done enough or a good enough job to justify their own opinions of themselves. I think the problems you allude to “I don't think people should sell themselves if their content is not good” is not with personal branding, but with a problem with technology being so readily accessible without rules, standards for its use. The blogosphere is a wild west without any real regulation. Journalism used to be as unregulated as the blogosphere is now. People said anything they wanted regardless of fact. Journalist now have to live under a strict code of conduct. The FTC recently passed a number of new laws that took effect last December, in an effort to regulate marketing claims made on the internet by bloggers. So things are changing, hopefully for the better.

Good chat, I am enjoying this exchange of perspectives.
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paulmacp: Here is a link to a GREAT article on personal branding by Lisa Barone guest posting on copyblogger.com:

MoreHere is a link to a GREAT article on personal branding by Lisa Barone guest posting on copyblogger.com:

http://www.copyblogger.com/belly-dancing-personal-branding/
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Patrick Ambron Pretty good question posed today. Is social media more of a brand builder or a time waster? Obviously it depends on who is using it and how, but I'm interested in your personal experience. Do you ...MorePretty good question posed today. Is social media more of a brand builder or a time waster? Obviously it depends on who is using it and how, but I'm interested in your personal experience. Do you find yourself wasting more time, or actually harvesting some opportunity? If it's the former, is it by choice or do you have trouble figuring out exactly HOW social media can be leveraged as an effective branding tool?

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Isao Kato: I believe the value of social media lies in the act of using it. I have been proactive (=sucking my time) for a couple of months on Twitter, blog ...MoreI believe the value of social media lies in the act of using it. I have been proactive (=sucking my time) for a couple of months on Twitter, blog network, and Brazen, and already got more meaningful connections than I had acquired over the previous year. Living in a remote island (Taiwan) makes social media even more effective - I have never imagined guest-blogging, and that happened after a two-day interaction on Twitter and blog. For a journalist living in Turkey. For us, social media might be THE tool for building brand.
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Christina: I think that if used correctly Social Media can be a great tool! In the beginning it can seem quite tedious and time consuming but I feel that as ...MoreI think that if used correctly Social Media can be a great tool! In the beginning it can seem quite tedious and time consuming but I feel that as you become more familiar with social media and how it can benefit you, it in turn becomes much much easier
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Vincent Hi, I'm new here and still meandering around the various networks here. I've read the posts here and see that many of the questions I came with have already been asked - and responded to - which ...MoreHi, I'm new here and still meandering around the various networks here. I've read the posts here and see that many of the questions I came with have already been asked - and responded to - which is great! I'm very glad I joined.

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Isao Kato: May we know which particular Q&As were helpful for your situation?
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Vincent: Hi Isao, Sorry for the delay in replying. Jillian's question regarding unrelated posts and Jeannie's question on rebranding are questions I have ...MoreHi Isao, Sorry for the delay in replying. Jillian's question regarding unrelated posts and Jeannie's question on rebranding are questions I have had too. The replies have been helpful in providing me criteria to consider.
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James Reid Hey there, new to this network and loving it so far... wondering about the effectiveness of a nick name for personal branding. My name is Jim and I am 6'6'' tall so Big Jim has been my nickname ...MoreHey there, new to this network and loving it so far... wondering about the effectiveness of a nick name for personal branding. My name is Jim and I am 6'6'' tall so Big Jim has been my nickname for a long time. I carried this over to my blog and am not sure if I have done so effectively. Also my URL does not mention my name at all which I like but I am wondering what you all think? Let me know what you think. http://blog.startingfantasylineup.com

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James Reid: his name is Connor if it helps you to think about the possibilities
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Jim Armstrong: Anytime you want to increase your presence online and own your name online, its always best to include your name when you can. This doesn't mean ...MoreAnytime you want to increase your presence online and own your name online, its always best to include your name when you can. This doesn't mean you have to necessarily include this in your blog's name, but include your name in your blog posts. Relevant content, especially positive content, that links back to you is essential to rise your results when searched.

It's really up to you if you want to use a nickname for your personal brand. It's your personal brand and it's what employers and colleagues will see when they search you.
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Mike Stenger This is a question related to branding and wanted to get your thoughts. Big brands out there are using social media to branch out and connect with their customers, as well as add another income ...MoreThis is a question related to branding and wanted to get your thoughts. Big brands out there are using social media to branch out and connect with their customers, as well as add another income stream to their business. What do you think about big brands adding a personal voice to their brand? Is it very important and much more effective? Or is it okay for them to just speak as they normally would?

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Eric Ungs: Justin, I do agree with you the larger company's do this as a marketing technique, as do SMB's - though more genuine. The idea should be to create ...MoreJustin, I do agree with you the larger company's do this as a marketing technique, as do SMB's - though more genuine. The idea should be to create more intimate relationships with the consumers and then the revenue stream is essentially second nature. But, what matters is does the consumer feel all fuzzy inside because of this personal attention. In most cases, yes. Whether it's a marketing technique or not I'd rather have the large brands speak to me directly versus them speaking down to the masses.
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Jim Armstrong: I think anytime a big brand can get personal and more importantly, deliver a more tailored message to the consumer than this is a huge plus for ...MoreI think anytime a big brand can get personal and more importantly, deliver a more tailored message to the consumer than this is a huge plus for the brand. Social media marketing allows brands to interact intimately with consumers and address them as two people who are trying to resolve a problem, not a big corporate brand speaking to the little guy.

TweetDeck and Hootsuite have proved to be invaluable resources for my company and others who have tweeted/posted about these resources. Speaking and engaging with people in simple language, in real-time is the most effective and efficient marketing tactic out there today.
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Jason H. Parker Jason H. Parker, here, and I'm working right now on creating a strong personal brand. The next step I have will be creating and starting my blog, and I am in process right now. I need, however, ...MoreJason H. Parker, here, and I'm working right now on creating a strong personal brand. The next step I have will be creating and starting my blog, and I am in process right now. I need, however, advice as I move forward. What are some tips of maintaining a strong personal brand as a blogger--and how do I craft a succinct and meaningful message?

Thanks for the help!

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Mike Stenger: All these tips Jim, Melissa and Isao shared are great, but I think there's something really important missing: Authenticity and transparency. Be ...MoreAll these tips Jim, Melissa and Isao shared are great, but I think there's something really important missing: Authenticity and transparency. Be you and always convey you and your personality through your content, and be honest with others. People are highly attracted to those qualities and it can do you a world of good, especially when you come from a place of caring.
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Mehul Kar: Mike hit it on the head. Be yourself and you'll attract the kinds of people you want to get in touch with. There are artificial ways to get 10000 ...MoreMike hit it on the head. Be yourself and you'll attract the kinds of people you want to get in touch with. There are artificial ways to get 10000 followers, but most won't really care about you.
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Timothy Johnson III Is there a way to selectively pick and choose the which blog posts you want to send to Brazeen Careerist? Or are all the posts indexed and show up on your fan feed?

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Eric King: Good tip Zach. Ryan, for Blogger or BlogSpot blogs, the feed-per-label can be generated by a url like:

MoreGood tip Zach. Ryan, for Blogger or BlogSpot blogs, the feed-per-label can be generated by a url like:

http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default/-/Label

Replace the "Label" portion at the end of the url with the blog post category. Note: the "Label" tag is case-sensitive.
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Ryan Paugh: Thanks Eric, I could never figure that out. I'm a WordPress user myself, but this is good to know because community members ask me that a lot.
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Patrick Ambron Are resumes worthless? 80% of jobs are unadvertised today. Personally I think resumes are quickly losing their value. With the advent of social technologies there are much more thorough, effective ...MoreAre resumes worthless? 80% of jobs are unadvertised today. Personally I think resumes are quickly losing their value. With the advent of social technologies there are much more thorough, effective ways to showcase your skills and work. A 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper simply doesn't make sense anymore. I think they will be extinct within the decade. What do you guys think? Have u guys found or lost jobs because of your resume? Have u found jobs without one? http://su.pr/4hYC1S

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Ryan Rancatore: Thanks for sharing my article, Patrick. Zak makes a good point below that a resume is fine as one tool in a set of many - unfortunately, for most ...MoreThanks for sharing my article, Patrick. Zak makes a good point below that a resume is fine as one tool in a set of many - unfortunately, for most jobs I see it is the only option.
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Melissa Breau: I completely disagree. While it is important to have an online presence, recruiters / HR managers etc want to be able to have something printed ...MoreI completely disagree. While it is important to have an online presence, recruiters / HR managers etc want to be able to have something printed out that they can file - it is WAY too much work to track multiple online links to different profiles for multiple jobs at once. Have standardized documents that are the same for everyone gives them a jumping off point. I don't think resumes are going anywhere in the foreseeable future.
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