eBranding Me and The Opportunities Project host a Workshop Series on using “The Art of Pull” to help soon-to-be graduates and young professionals successfully network with recruiters and employers to secure gainful employment.

The Opportunities Project and eBranding Me are joining forces to teach New York City job seekers how to use all the new tools available to them to achieve career success. Each seminar focuses on one particular tool that attendees can use to transform themselves into candidates sought after by multiple employers for their added value. The seminar series is called The Art of Pull because it focuses on a job search that attracts recruiters and employers to empowered candidates instead of the traditional method of simply applying to vacancy postings. Continue Reading »

The #1 Reason Why Your LinkedIn Profile Fails to Attract More Prospects
By Kristina Jaramillo

Just by fixing your LinkedIn profile headline, you will begin to attract more prospects and referral sources. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg. In fact, in my free special report, I reveal 14 mistakes that most internet marketers and small business owners make – and the opportunities they are missing. I invite you to get this free report at http://www.GetLinkedInHelp.com.

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Right under your name, does your LinkedIn profile headline look like this…

• CEO & Founder at XYZ and Associates?
• Business Owner at ABC Consulting?
• Speaker at YourName.com?

3 Reasons Why Your Profile Should Not Be the Same as Your Position

1. Think of your headline as your first sales pitch to people who want to connect with you. If I am unfamiliar with you or your company, how does mentioning your company name and your position show me what you do and why I need to connect with you? It doesn’t! These headlines are too general, simple and straight forward. They are too vague and too broad.  In order for your headline to be effective, it needs to grab my attention. It needs to make me want to read the rest of your profile. As a potential client or potential referral source, I need to see right away how you can help me or my clients. Continue Reading »

This was a guest post provided to us by Elizabeth Cutten. You can find more of her work at FindCollegeCards, a college resource focusing on everything from credit cards to how to survive in college.

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The whole point of going to college is for the job at the end of the road, correct?  Well, even if you know everything on the planet about your upcoming profession, if you don’t know how to look for a job, there’s a good chance that you may be heading to the unemployment line.

While there may be 1,000 of jobs waiting for you when you get out of those college doors, there are some mistakes that you must avoid when sending out those resumes.  Hopefully these mistakes can help you avoid them, and give you a better chance at landing that potential job!

#1 Spelling errors – Nothing turns an employer off more than spelling things wrong.  Even the slightest spelling error is going to more than likely throw your resume in the trash bin.  Be sure to have parents, or friends glance over your resume.  It never hurts to have a second pair of eyes.

#2 You don’t qualify – If you received your degree in business, there’s a good chance that the computer programming company up the street doesn’t want you. If you can’t do the job, don’t apply for it.  My parents used to own a medical records company and people would do this all the time!

#3 Being too “cocky” – I hate to use that word but I see this everyday with resumes that I receive.  Most college students think they are entitled to the world, and think that they can do everything under the sun.  Let your actions speak louder than your words because an employer doesn’t want to hire someone that think they know more than boss. Continue Reading »

College admission should not be the ultimate goal of education reform.

The Opportunities Project and eBranding Me announce Solutions for Change in Education, a series of white papers that reveal the shortcomings of higher education’s lack of focus on career development initiatives and highlight potential solutions.

Download the first paper TODAY!

In 2011, new college graduates are facing multiple obstacles in their efforts to launch their first careers, including record student loan debt, prolonged unemployment, and growing employer dissatisfaction with their abilities. Because of expanded job searches coupled with large loan payments, most new graduates will not break even on their investment in their bachelor’s degree more than a decade after they graduate.

In “The Economic Achievement Gap: No End in Sight,” the first white paper in this series, authors Tracy Brisson, Keith Petri and Justin Mathews summarize alarming economic data that illustrates the true scope of the problems our students face in today’s economy and pose questions about whether college career centers can play a role in improving economic outcomes for new graduates. Continue Reading »

This post was originally published on Keith Petri’s Blog. Keith Petri, the founder of eBranding Me, is a graduate of Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. His studies in business, economics and studio art along with strong passions for marketing, technology and entrepreneurship led him to his current passion for social media and strong understanding of the new rules of networking. Through his prior entrepreneurial pursuits, recent blogging and extensive networking, Keith has seen the need for educating his peers on creating a positive online presence. eBranding Me is the culmination of his efforts.

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Keith Petri published the following post on his person blog yesterday. In it he discusses how professionals can continue to grow their networks and learn from their peers by utilizing a new service: oHours. However, the eBranding Me team believes this incredible service could be “taken advantage of” by job seekers. Whether you are still enrolled in college searching for the perfect summer internship or a recent graduate still trying to secure an entry-level position, oHours will allow you to connect and meet with some very successful individuals from varying industries. Check it out…

Nate Westheimer is a serial entrepreneur and early-stage investor based in New York City. With years of experience in new age technology, ranging from the entertainment industry to working as a Technical Strategist for National Public Media, Nate’s skill and experience is highly valued. Realizing this, Nate decided to offer 1.5 hours of his time each week to meet new people who he otherwise would not have. Continue Reading »