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With the emergence of the Internet, globalization, and social media, we now live in a digital age in which we regularly have to prove our unique professional value to employers, clients, and other professionals in a competitive and evolving marketplace. To create a more professional edge, millennials are turning to platforms, such as LinkedIn to develop ... Read More

You have the qualifications, you have the degree, your internship gave you extremely relevant experience, and you feel like you nailed the interview — so what happened? Why didn’t you get that job? Sometimes, it can be something as disheartening — yet as totally controllable — as the way you dressed ... Read More

       I underwent a major operation – implantation of a pacemaker due to extreme bradycardia - some nine months ago and since then I have been recuperating from that operation, so I could not publish any further posts in my blog. Now that I have recovered completely from that surgery, and back to my normal health and ... Read More

Let’s face it: getting a job is never easy. This is particularly true for young college-age professionals looking to break into the job market. One of the best, and increasingly important, methods to landing that first big job after college is to first secure an internship. Whether they last for three months or an entire year, internships provide ... Read More

Last night, I had the pleasure of being the keynote at the Break the Ice Speed Networking event hosted by the lovely Patrice Peck and Rhonesha Byng of HerAgenda.com at the Brooklyneer in NYC. The event followed the same concept of speed dating with a professional twist and was filled with young, engaging and might I add, stylish, young professionals. ... Read More

College is the stepping stone for obtaining the learning experiences necessary for future professional opportunities. Education is important and placed at the forefront for Millennials to succeed in life. Although higher education leads to academic advancement, there are many lessons for professional development that are exempt from the classroom curriculum. ... Read More

Many young professionals lack the assistance of a mentor and a sponsor while they are in the workforce, which can really affect the success that they achieve. A young professional should always be armed with tools, skills and people that will help them advance their careers and achieve their professional goals. In college, the importance of a mentor ... Read More

It should come as no surprise that tattoos have increased in popularity and become more mainstream in our culture. The question is, does it still have negative effects on our personal branding? In the United States, you’ll find more than 45 million Americans with at least one tattoo. As you decrease in age, the number of tattoos on your body rises ... Read More

You’ve probably heard of the Baby Boomer generation. Well, welcome to the new tech-savvy, driven and diverse Millennial generation. Often referred to as Generation Y, this term typically refers to those who were born between 1982-1995. Millennials are in tuned with technology and social media. The platforms have created an avenue for individuals ... Read More

Guys, this is a great program, check it out! It models Goldman Sach’s Veteran Program that came out last year. I would definitely try to do this as a pre-MBA internship.

“Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Global Banking and Markets division has created a Veterans hiring program to provide returning veterans on the job training and experience ... Read More

Meet Dan Klamm, a person who knows a thing or two about personal branding. Dan is the current Director of Young Alumni Engagement at Syracuse University and works to support young alumni in the NYC area. Dan loves blogging and social media, and has figured out how to use these platforms not just for personal enjoyment, but also for building credibility ... Read More

It’s hard to believe that winter is coming to an end already and that spring is here. As the year goes by, those of you who are recent graduates or re-entering the job market, might be frustrated with your job search and wondering what you can do to get closer to getting hired. While you prepare to clean out your closet this spring, it may also ... Read More

It is better to be average in a great industry than to be a star in a declining industry.

You are not special. A few years ago, veterans clubs existed only at a handful of MBA programs. Today, every top MBA school and most top MBA recruiting companies have veteran recruiting programs. We have become the holy grail of diversity recruiting. Step aside ... Read More

1. For all of you interested in tech, I have to advise you to apply to the Google Student Veterans Summit because that is probably the best shot you have at getting into Google. Google is famous for minimum GPA requirement and I think this is one way around it.

2. I loved Spring break and I highly advise that you go on whatever Spring break trips ... Read More

     Interpersonal communication is a fundamental source of fostering successful and healthy work relationships. Discovering effective interpersonal communication skills and tools can improve the functionality of a company. Without clear communication, your attributes and skills can get lost in the workplace and create career setbacks. ... Read More

Writing a résumé is by no means an experience of magic. If you spend enough time crafting a professional résumé, and put a considerable amount of effort into it, your résumé will help you in securing a qualified position in your field. Below are some of the tips you should follow when writing a résumé: ... Read More

Just received my reimbursement from the VA today. Apparently, you can’t get reimbursed for tests that you took more than one year ago (I took multiple tests). I delayed submitting my form because I wasn’t sure if it was worth it or not in terms of saving my GI Bill for future graduate programs but in an earlier post. I was wrong.

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When starting an internship or the first job after graduation, it is important to prove yourself to the employer.  As a young professional, you are developing your personal brand and must show that you are able to juggle different tasks.  There are many resource and technology that can help you stay productive and manage your time.  Time ... Read More

Deciding whether or not you will get a part time job throughout college is one of the most important decisions that you will have to make. It will affect your productivity as a student as well as impact your social life. However, having a part-time job can bring a lot of benefits as well. Read on to find out why you should consider working during undergrad ... Read More

       Yesterday, While tagging a picture about Objectivism in Facebook, I had a chance conversation with a friend of my friend in Facebook, Mr. Lucas Keckley who called himself a subjectivist.       He started the conversation by posting some comments about Ayn Rand philosophy Objectivism ... Read More

In an MBA program, you always hear a lot about over/under investing from the perspective of an asset manager. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how this can be applied to life as well.

Are there friends, family members, and things you do that don’t lead to your ultimate objective? Maybe someone, something needs to get cut out from your life, ... Read More

Happy President’s Day! While you’re all enjoying a day off, we thought we’d give you some food for thought. Every four years, two candidates battle for the vote of millions of American citizens, hoping to be chosen to lead our government. They establish a platform, engage in debates, and approve public service messages to be sent out ... Read More

Personal branding takes attention, love of self and compromise, similar to a relationship. This Valentine's Day, The Branding Muse would like to share a little love with all our followers. Here are some ways that branding is a lot like love:It takes work and consistent effort. Progress is a process.You feel like you don't know what you are doing ... Read More

Have you ever thought “going Greek” could help your personal brand?  Whether or not you are in a sorority at your university or have considered joining, you may not have thought about the benefits you can gain.   Within all the experiences and friendships, the sorority chapter can offer so much more to help you be successful in ... Read More

You've spent hours carefully tailoring your resume and cover letter to each position, sent out hundreds of applications, and have become yet another player in the painfully frustrating waiting game. It’s a hair-pulling, cliff-hanging experience that makes you second-guess your every move.It also makes you want to throw your hands ... Read More

One of the biggest and most extravagant sports events of the year is the Super Bowl. No one can argue that the NFL has positioned the Super Bowl brand as the premier branding and advertising opportunity. With millions of viewers each year, and numbers climbing annually, spectators can gather a few lessons on personal branding and reaching a new age ... Read More

College students certainly understand budgets. As a graduate student at the University of Miami, Rochelle Boreland understood the importance of maintaining her hair while still remaining on her budget. Through a little creativity and determination, she taught herself different techniques and quickly grew to become a hair consultant on campus. ... Read More

The yields this year for banking, consulting, and other traditional industries have been extremely low and very competitive across all top 16 schools. I don’t have any raw figures to show and as you can imagine, no schools publish raw statistics.

Ironically, the career field that did surprisingly well was Sales and Trading. I’m not sure ... Read More

Your reputation is your brand. If people don't have any experience with you, then your reputation is what they rely on to form their opinions. Therefore, it is very important to monitor your reputation for your personal brand to ensure your continued career development and success.Managing your reputation for your personal brand isn't a complicated ... Read More

If you’ve just graduated college or will be in the coming weeks, let me congratulate you. No matter what anyone says (ahem, Mr. Stephens), earning a degree is an achievement regardless of the degree or how long it took you to get it.Most of us have been there. Took those hair-pulling philosophy exams and wrote those harrowing English papers, ... Read More

We met Ms. Rhonesha Byng, founder of HerAgenda.com, at our Boss Moves Networking Mixer in December and were just loved the energy and drive that was packed in a petite 5-foot-2 inches. HerAgenda.com was inspired by the personal motto of the founder, Rhonesha Byng, of “No one Ever Slows Her Agenda.” The site serves as an information and inspiration ... Read More

Happy National Mentoring Month!!! Take some time out of your day today to contact your mentors just to say how much you appreciate them. Don’t have a mentor? Then there’s no better time to find one! Sources from Business Week, Forbes, and more say that having a mentor is not just a suggestion for success, but a necessity! So, why do you ... Read More

Never underestimate the power of your personal brand – especially in a creative field. Whether you’re a writer, designer, musician, or another type of artist, to find a job in your industry you can’t just possess talent, you have to be able to sell others on that talent. As a writer who has already achieved a number of my career goals ... Read More

The Super Workers: over your lifetime, you’ve probably known at least one or two of these people. They are the ones who are always succeeding in their careers, moving forward, making an impact and getting that promotion. So what do they know that the rest of us don’t? Simple. They’ve turned an old Aesop’s fable most of ... Read More

Whether you’re a college student or well into your career, hopefully you’ve recognized that social media outlets can enhance your chances of being a top-notch job candidate. Social recruiting is at an all-time high. In 2011, 89 percent of U.S. companies used social networks to recruit employees, up from 83 percent in 2010. No matter what ... Read More

Isa Adney is a Community College Superstar and has been able to transform what she considered to be a negative situation into a life-changing one. Isa began community college crying in the advising office, but by the end of it, she had won the $110,000 Jack Kent Cooke scholarship. Her journey during that time inspired her to  share ... Read More

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 Many young professionals, college students and even high school seniors, have expressed confusion and uncertainty in how to use LinkedIn. LinkedIn can seem like a daunting social network and many say that they don't know where to start. Think of LinkedIn as the professional Facebook. You want to use it to make connections and nurture relationships ... Read More

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Any opportunity for students to gain work experience and learn more about their chosen field of study is a great thing to take advantage of. The question is, with thousands of graduates emerging from colleges every year, how can young professionals stand out among the rest? One way to set your resume apart could be by adding a virtual internship ... Read More

It is natural to set goals when you have a fresh start available like a new year. According to a recent study published in the University of Scranton’s Journal of Clinical Psychology, an estimated 45% of Americans will make New Year’s resolutions when the ball drops at the end of the month. The top ten resolutions include typical ... Read More

One semester down and I’ve been already received $47,387.35 in benefits. The GI Bill rocks. So for all of you academy grads out there who are deciding whether or not to stay in for an extra few months to get 35%, DO it.

When you see the 36 months advertised by the GI Bill it is actually more like 4 years because you are not in school during ... Read More

Tiffany Bender is the founder of Y.U.N.G. Harlem and winner of the  2012 Black Girls Rock Making a Difference Award. During the summer of 2008 she put her knowledge of writing and persuasion to work by creating Y.U.N.G. Harlem; a campaign targeted to end gun violence in the lower income community of New York City. Three years ... Read More

If you decide to recruit for banking next year, you will have to decide on which type of banks to apply too. By the way, I really advise that you do RECRUIT for banking, do a SUMMER INTERNSHIP with banking, but DON’T ACCEPT AN OFFER from a bank (topic of another post coming soon). I focused on bulge bracket banks (but you may want to add boutique, ... Read More

The first semester is crazy. People warned me it was crazy, but I didn’t believe them. How bad could it really be? Pretty bad if you are recruiting for everything. Part of me wants to just chill out for the rest of this year, but I’ve actually met people in real life who finds this blog useful so to pay it forward for other vets, I’m ... Read More

There are two things that are keeping you from creating your brand and those are FEAR and EXCUSES.  Creating and maintaining a personal brand takes time and energy that many students and young people don’t want to invest. What is a personal brand? A personal brand is the way that you communicate your unique value, which influences the ... Read More

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When developing your personal brand, one thing that is also important to take into consideration is the promotion and marketing of that brand. Market your personal brand by growing your following on your digital channels and building your network of contacts. Social Media Make sure your social media postings reflect your brand and communicate ... Read More

Winter break is the glorious time that we all look forward to a few short weeks after the semester begins. That vacation gets old really fast however. Why not get one step ahead of your peers and get a few more weeks of internship experience under your belt? An internship over winter break will help you develop your network and be productive while you ... Read More

Reality check: college doesn’t teach you certain life skills, especially when it comes to careers and personal branding. Higher education promotes traditional ways of doing things instead of how to use your knowledge to create a path of your own. Spending one hour with someone who has experience doing something you wish to accomplish is more ... Read More