This is a guest post that was originally written and published on the Spin Sucks blog back in August. I’m reposting it here because I want to make sure that you guys see it! Enjoy. Something odd is happening in the land of the web these days; we’re becoming weary of self-promotion. (Some) Business people
Archive for Networking
How To Be A Power Networker
Networking is the lifeline for success. Whether it’s for business, pleasure or general life, there’s nothing more useful than a network worth bragging about. This isn’t limited to professional contacts and interactions. A network can only thrive when it’s built atop a tight knit base of personal relationships. Ones that are maintained, nurtured, well-kept and
Let’s Be More Like Rappers
The image above illustrates a chain of hip-hop artists who have helped put each other on. Biggie discovered Jay Z, Jay Z discovered Kanye, Kanye discovered Kid Cudi. Each rapper gave the next rapper a chance to succeed and flourish. They saw the potential. They saw the opportunity. The lesson we can learn? Pay
Build A Legacy For Yourself
If you were fired or laid off tomorrow, would you have anything to show for your work, aside from a blurb on your resume? It’s important to build something for yourself that reaches far beyond the walls of your workplace, so that when your workplace has gone (or has changed), you still have something to
7 Ways To Get Experience Without Needing To Get Hired
It’s the age old conundrum. Which came first, the portfolio or the job? Marketing, advertising, social media, design, web development, writing, production, public relations, and media (amongst others) are aggressive, competitive career paths saturated with great talent willing to put in work, and finding an internship/entry level position is often times a lofty challenge. Don’t