Articles in the Personal Brand Category
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Common Challenges, Personal Brand, Skills, The Career, The Image, The Stories »
Are you having a rough time on your project? Do you wake up every day scheming how you can get off the team – or even jump ship and leave your firm? If you’re jumping up and down screaming – “THAT’S ME!” – then take a deep breath and keep reading. Here’s how to get out of a bad situation with your good reputation still intact.
Breaking In, Featured, Networking, Personal Brand, The Career, The Image, The People »
Summer internships are a rite of passage for aspiring consultants. Whether your ultimate goal is a job offer or just to try before you buy, here are six ways to make the most of your internship.
Breaking In, Featured, Moving Up, Personal Brand, The Career, The Image »
“If you accept a position with a firm that with a very specific niche focus – and you realize you don’t like the work – what’s the best thing to do for my career? Should you switch to a generalist firm immediately or work there for a couple years?” It’s a great question, with a not-so-simple answer. If you’ve pondered this yourself recently, here are a few things you might consider when making your pro/con list.
Featured, Moving Up, Personal Brand, The Career, The Image »
Has your boss ever given you feedback that you need to be more proactive? Have you ever wondered exactly what they meant? That type of generic feedback can be helpful, but it doesn’t always tell you exactly how your boss wants to see things play out differently day to day on the job. Here are 5 great examples of what your boss actually wants you to DO differently.
Featured, Personal Brand, The Image »
Do you describe your desk as organized chaos? Then it’s time to reconsider how you organize. Studies have shown that desk neatness influences other people’s perception of your professionalism. And in a world where contracts can be canceled or renewed based on the gut reaction of a few key decision-makers, you don’t want to risk making a bad impression. Here are 5 actions you can take to turn things around and make your work area shine.
Common Challenges, Featured, Networking, Personal Brand, Skills, The Career, The Image, The People, The Stories, Your First 90 Days »
As a consultant, you may find yourself jumping from project to project and client to client in a given year. Each change brings new team dynamics and, typically, a need for you to establish yourself as a credible and trusted advisor for your clients. Whether you’ve been in the game for years or just found yourself on your first client engagement, here are 14 great ways to build credibility with clients fast.
