WHEN WAS YOUR LAST CHECK UP? Doing regular check ups for your personal brand, career management and job search is important. First and foremost, check ups allow you to see what is working and what is not.  You can make adjustments and stop wasting time with things that are not supporting your brand, career or job search goals. Secondly, taking the time to revisit your strategy and goals based on current accomplishments is also critical for being able to successfully search out and capitalize on opportunties when they arise. Depending on how much time and energy you are dedicating to your brand building, career management and/or job search, your strategic plan can remain much the same or change almost entirely. I recommend doing check ups quarterly for your personal brand and career management and monthly or even biweekly for someone in active job search. If you have not done one before, starting off with a biannual check up for brand building and career management is still a … [Read more...]