A seismic shift has made it possible for individuals to build professional brands that are almost as big as the companies they work for. Building a career brand can help you in all sorts of ways. See how.

Tweet This article was originally posted Feb. 19, 2010, on Poynter Online. By JOE GRIMM Michigan State University School of Journalism The buzz over two-dimensional bar codes is growing and suggests a way for smart job-seekers to stand out from the pack. The little squares (also called smart bar codes, mobile bar codes and QR
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The photo you choose for your LinkedIn profile says a lot about you and can get wide exposure. Here are some ways to look your best.

Tweet This article was originally posted Jan. 31, 2011 on Poynter Online. By JOE GRIMM Michigan State University School of Journalism Although Oprah Winfrey, Glenn Beck and Jimmy Buffett are on different pages, they use the same playbook when it comes to career branding. Each has developed interlocking brands of the type that can help
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A career brand can help you win raises, jobs and opportunities. Now, more than ever, you can build yours.