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JP McDermott I work with really talented, experienced people who are in transition. One of the things I recommend is for them to join or start a 'success team' of other positive, giving people in the same boat. Other than being a great support team, they hold each other accountable, share & critique each others resumes, hold mock interviews and celebrate when a member lands a job. What are some great ideas you've heard that keep a job search in full gear during the holidays?

129 weeks ago from Personal Branding

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Trace Cohen: JP- Great idea to "team" up with others. If everyone is looking out for everyone else and shares information it can only be beneficial. ...MoreJP- Great idea to "team" up with others. If everyone is looking out for everyone else and shares information it can only be beneficial.

Christina - Blogging and tweeting as you mentioned are great ways to have content to back up everything you do.

Bruny- That is great advice and something that I will be doing as well!
128 weeks ago

Kim N. Campbell: I'm finishing up my last few semesters in school so I'm not completely focused on a job search now but I'd like to spend this vacation thinking ...MoreI'm finishing up my last few semesters in school so I'm not completely focused on a job search now but I'd like to spend this vacation thinking about HOW to assemble a success team with ambitious peers and mentors. I do everything so independently and my first inclination is almost always to figure out how to do things myself. As I gear up to transition into the work world, I'm working on shifting to a more group oriented approach to achieving my goals.
127 weeks ago

JP McDermott Comment on blog posts, use press releases to publicize events you're attending or hosting, write your own blog and tweet your posts, refer to them in FB and LinkedIn and over time, you will rise in the page ranks. (That's my challenge right now - I share the name of a successful western bop recording artist on the east coast who is a master at his online presence and brand!) I'd like other's ideas on how to improve web presence. Thanks!

133 weeks ago from Personal Branding

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Trace Cohen: Interesting advice from Mike, never heard that before.

My advice is to continue what you're doing! SEO takes 3-6 months to kick in as Google ...MoreInteresting advice from Mike, never heard that before.

My advice is to continue what you're doing! SEO takes 3-6 months to kick in as Google doesn't gives you answers, it gives you controlled results!

If this doesn't work then I would recommend using another variation of your name, one that no one else has. It's the harsh reality but it is hard to fight celebrities online as they get a lot of press and link-backs.
132 weeks ago

Jessica Dickinson Goodman: I absolutely agree with Trace. Choosing a unique professional name is essential for the way search works today. Even being "J.P. McDermott" or ...MoreI absolutely agree with Trace. Choosing a unique professional name is essential for the way search works today. Even being "J.P. McDermott" or some other variant, if used consistently, will help you rise in the rankings.

The goal is not to have everything you have ever done under one name--just get 3-10 great websites show up using your "unique" name and have some of those (LI, BC, FB) refer to your older works under your other, less unique, name.
132 weeks ago

Trace Cohen How do you network and meet new people?

133 weeks ago from Personal Branding

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Ed Troxell: You just have to get out there and start talking to people. If your out with some friends ask to be introduced to their friends. Talk about your ...MoreYou just have to get out there and start talking to people. If your out with some friends ask to be introduced to their friends. Talk about your job, interest, views, whatever, as long as your talking someone will listen. Attend events, volunteer, hang out at your fav spots in town. As for social networking, this is a great place to just drop a line and reply to others comments. You got to put yourself out there for someone to notice you. We are all trying to do the same thing. Hope this helps.
133 weeks ago

Trace Cohen: Love the responses! Social media is only a medium to make the connection but you have to solidify your relationship being meeting face to face.
132 weeks ago

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