Promote Yourself: The New Rules for Career Success

Dan Schawbel

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How people perceive you at work has always been vital to a successful career. Now with the Internet, social media, and the unrelenting hum of 24/7 business, the ability to promote yourself in person, as well as online, effectively has become absolutely essential.

Dan Schawbel gives you the new rules for success, and answers your most pressing questions about your career:

· How do I decide on the right career path?

· What are managers really looking for?

· What do you do if you're stuck at work?

· How do you create a personal brand for professional success?

· How do you use social media to propel your career?

Promote Yourself lays out a step-by-step process for building a successful career in an age of ever-changing technologies and economic uncertainty.

Promote Yourself is the definitive book on how to build an outstanding career. Now with a new chapter on strategies to help you take charge of the job market, and take advantage of opportunities that will help you find the best career path for you.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Personal Branding: Develop a strong personal brand that highlights your unique skills, strengths, experiences, and value proposition in the workplace.

  2. Online Presence: Build and maintain a professional online presence through social media platforms, a personal website, blogs, and professional networking sites like LinkedIn.

  3. Networking: Cultivate professional relationships and networks both online and offline, connecting with colleagues, mentors, industry experts, and potential employers.

  4. Continuous Learning: Invest in continuous learning and skill development to stay relevant, competitive, and adaptable in a rapidly changing job market.

  5. Self-Promotion: Learn to promote yourself confidently and effectively, showcasing your achievements, contributions, and capabilities to advance your career.

  6. Career Planning: Set clear career goals, create a strategic career plan, and take proactive steps to achieve your professional aspirations and ambitions.

  7. Visibility: Increase your visibility within your organization and industry by volunteering for projects, seeking leadership opportunities, and sharing your expertise and insights.

  8. Professionalism: Maintain a high level of professionalism in all aspects of your work, including communication, appearance, behavior, and work ethic.

  9. Feedback: Seek feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and mentors to identify areas for improvement, learn from experiences, and continuously grow and develop.

  10. Adaptability: Embrace change, adaptability, and resilience, navigating career transitions, challenges, and opportunities with a positive and proactive mindset.

Language English
ISBN-10 1250025680
ISBN-13 9781250025685
No of pages 304
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher St. Martin's Griffin
Published Date 31 Jan 2015

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Author : Dan Schawbel

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