Friday, May 29, 2020

Tagged 5 things about Jason Alba you didnt know

Tagged â€" 5 things about Jason Alba you didnt know Alex C. Rudloff, cofounder of Emurse.com, must have thought that I needed a break from all of my serious, drab blogging and has tagged me in a little game thats going around the blogsphere. Ive kind of dreaded getting tagged because I have so much other stuff to blog about but in the true spirit of relationship building, it really is important to take some time and share some non-business stuff Im sure theres a lesson in there somewhere This is basically put up a post with 5 things that my readers dont know about me. Ive seen some of the blogs that I follow put up a post on this and is has fascinated me so heres some meaty info about me that you should put in JibberJobber (you do keep a Jason Alba profile in JibberJobber, dont you? After all, my birthday was disclosed about a month ago ;)): Ive lived outside of the continental US for 6 years all in Latin American places (split between Puerto Rico and Mexico). I moved to Puerto Rico in the 6th grade and took Spanish I for the entire 4 years (long story), and eventually honed my language skills in Mexico where I can proudly say that I became fluent. Its been a while and my skills are rusty, but I love Spanish. In fact, some of my favorite music is Gloria Estefans spanish stuff it is so amazing. When I met the girl that would become my wife I was 15, she was 13. We were great friends for about 3 years (not high-school sweethearts), then we both moved away from each other for 3 years, and got engaged the first day that we saw eachother after that 3 year period. Sounds nuts but we had kept in touch with (mostly) letters and phone calls now we have 4 kids, been married over 10 years and they said it wouldnt last ?? I never really wanted to blog. In May I went to a local bloggers conference and asked why in the world should I blog? My thoughts were I dont have anything to say, no one wants to hear from me, and I dont even have a topic. But look at me now, Im a junkie I cant not think about blogging! bonus factoid: I dont listen to podcasts much I guess Id be called a slow adopter. I am living my dream. I always wanted to be an entrepreneur but went the corporate route. I thought Id love to come across the better moustrap but figured I wasnt creative enough. So I went to school (for a long time) and went the small corporate route and was appropriately rewarded. But it was always for someone else, and that just didnt satisfy me. Putting my heart into JibberJobber has allowed me to learn more about marketing, design, and customer service while really giving to those that cant afford to give anymore (thats why the free version is so functional, with no strings attached). I love critters. Just a couple of nights ago I was at a Christmas party where someone was introducing me to someone else as the critter guy. When I was a kid growing up in northern California Id spend hours every day turning over rocks, and wed always have some kind of reptile or amphibian at our house. They are harder to find now (not sure if thats because of where I live, or just because Im getting old and slow ;)) but I love to take my kids out in the hills and hunt for snakes and lizards. Right now we have 3 snakes that are going dormant for the winter, and I secretly hope that one of them has babies next year Bonus Point: No place is home for my wife and I. We both grew up moving with the government and never lived anywhere very long. In fact, when we first got married we lived in one city for 9 years (way longer than anywhere else we had lived) and could almost consider that home! Thanks for taking a few minutes to learn more about me here are some of my buddies that you might want to learn about (all links go to their 5 things): Alex Rudloff I met Alex a few months back when we both launched our sites around the same time (kind of). We hit it off pretty good and have a neat/fun relationship. Im jealous because he lives in Florida, where Id rather be ?? Janet Meiner Hm, looks like she tagged me here! I missed this post but its fun to read about her skills Chris Knudsen local business expert hes someone to watch in the next few years. He has a great blog with an emphasis on strategic business. Russ Page I had lunch with Russ about a month ago and was able to tap into his wealth of PR and marketing wisdom. Russ knows more about PR than Ill ever know. Devin Thorpe the MidMarketMaven I had breakfast with Devan a few weeks ago and was amazed at his knowledge in the finance arena duh, considering hes spent his entire career there and I barely got a C in my finance class in the MBA program! And, here are my buddies that Id like to learn more about (Tag! Youre It!): Thom Singer author of Some Assembly Required and wrapping up a Praise Others project for the year Thom has been an inspiration to me this year and Im excited to have the opportunity to meet him in Austin in a couple of weeks! David Monreal an HR blogger out of Spain, I see a number of posts from him about industry news that he takes into Spanish and comments for his readers its a great service as he acts as the industry watch dog. I challenge him to write in Spanish but translate to English ?? David Maister just asked to replace the famous Jack Welsh in a newspaper column, this dude has a great blog, message and following. I love what he writes on leadership and would love to know whats behind the professionalism and see if he has a more casual background Carl Chapman its no secret that Carl is a good friend, but Ive learned so much cool stuff about him from regular instant message chats that Id love for him to post some of his personal facts on his blog he is a down-to-earth genuine guy that fears no one at the poker table ?? Rob Merrill one of my favorite recruiters and networkers in Utah, Rob is very very sharp and well-rounded. What are his darkest secrets, we wonder? Tagged â€" 5 things about Jason Alba you didnt know Alex C. Rudloff, cofounder of Emurse.com, must have thought that I needed a break from all of my serious, drab blogging and has tagged me in a little game thats going around the blogsphere. Ive kind of dreaded getting tagged because I have so much other stuff to blog about but in the true spirit of relationship building, it really is important to take some time and share some non-business stuff Im sure theres a lesson in there somewhere This is basically put up a post with 5 things that my readers dont know about me. Ive seen some of the blogs that I follow put up a post on this and is has fascinated me so heres some meaty info about me that you should put in JibberJobber (you do keep a Jason Alba profile in JibberJobber, dont you? After all, my birthday was disclosed about a month ago ;)): Ive lived outside of the continental US for 6 years all in Latin American places (split between Puerto Rico and Mexico). I moved to Puerto Rico in the 6th grade and took Spanish I for the entire 4 years (long story), and eventually honed my language skills in Mexico where I can proudly say that I became fluent. Its been a while and my skills are rusty, but I love Spanish. In fact, some of my favorite music is Gloria Estefans spanish stuff it is so amazing. When I met the girl that would become my wife I was 15, she was 13. We were great friends for about 3 years (not high-school sweethearts), then we both moved away from each other for 3 years, and got engaged the first day that we saw eachother after that 3 year period. Sounds nuts but we had kept in touch with (mostly) letters and phone calls now we have 4 kids, been married over 10 years and they said it wouldnt last ?? I never really wanted to blog. In May I went to a local bloggers conference and asked why in the world should I blog? My thoughts were I dont have anything to say, no one wants to hear from me, and I dont even have a topic. But look at me now, Im a junkie I cant not think about blogging! bonus factoid: I dont listen to podcasts much I guess Id be called a slow adopter. I am living my dream. I always wanted to be an entrepreneur but went the corporate route. I thought Id love to come across the better moustrap but figured I wasnt creative enough. So I went to school (for a long time) and went the small corporate route and was appropriately rewarded. But it was always for someone else, and that just didnt satisfy me. Putting my heart into JibberJobber has allowed me to learn more about marketing, design, and customer service while really giving to those that cant afford to give anymore (thats why the free version is so functional, with no strings attached). I love critters. Just a couple of nights ago I was at a Christmas party where someone was introducing me to someone else as the critter guy. When I was a kid growing up in northern California Id spend hours every day turning over rocks, and wed always have some kind of reptile or amphibian at our house. They are harder to find now (not sure if thats because of where I live, or just because Im getting old and slow ;)) but I love to take my kids out in the hills and hunt for snakes and lizards. Right now we have 3 snakes that are going dormant for the winter, and I secretly hope that one of them has babies next year Bonus Point: No place is home for my wife and I. We both grew up moving with the government and never lived anywhere very long. In fact, when we first got married we lived in one city for 9 years (way longer than anywhere else we had lived) and could almost consider that home! Thanks for taking a few minutes to learn more about me here are some of my buddies that you might want to learn about (all links go to their 5 things): Alex Rudloff I met Alex a few months back when we both launched our sites around the same time (kind of). We hit it off pretty good and have a neat/fun relationship. Im jealous because he lives in Florida, where Id rather be ?? Janet Meiner Hm, looks like she tagged me here! I missed this post but its fun to read about her skills Chris Knudsen local business expert hes someone to watch in the next few years. He has a great blog with an emphasis on strategic business. Russ Page I had lunch with Russ about a month ago and was able to tap into his wealth of PR and marketing wisdom. Russ knows more about PR than Ill ever know. Devin Thorpe the MidMarketMaven I had breakfast with Devan a few weeks ago and was amazed at his knowledge in the finance arena duh, considering hes spent his entire career there and I barely got a C in my finance class in the MBA program! And, here are my buddies that Id like to learn more about (Tag! Youre It!): Thom Singer author of Some Assembly Required and wrapping up a Praise Others project for the year Thom has been an inspiration to me this year and Im excited to have the opportunity to meet him in Austin in a couple of weeks! David Monreal an HR blogger out of Spain, I see a number of posts from him about industry news that he takes into Spanish and comments for his readers its a great service as he acts as the industry watch dog. I challenge him to write in Spanish but translate to English ?? David Maister just asked to replace the famous Jack Welsh in a newspaper column, this dude has a great blog, message and following. I love what he writes on leadership and would love to know whats behind the professionalism and see if he has a more casual background Carl Chapman its no secret that Carl is a good friend, but Ive learned so much cool stuff about him from regular instant message chats that Id love for him to post some of his personal facts on his blog he is a down-to-earth genuine guy that fears no one at the poker table ?? Rob Merrill one of my favorite recruiters and networkers in Utah, Rob is very very sharp and well-rounded. What are his darkest secrets, we wonder? Tagged â€" 5 things about Jason Alba you didnt know Alex C. Rudloff, cofounder of Emurse.com, must have thought that I needed a break from all of my serious, drab blogging and has tagged me in a little game thats going around the blogsphere. Ive kind of dreaded getting tagged because I have so much other stuff to blog about but in the true spirit of relationship building, it really is important to take some time and share some non-business stuff Im sure theres a lesson in there somewhere This is basically put up a post with 5 things that my readers dont know about me. Ive seen some of the blogs that I follow put up a post on this and is has fascinated me so heres some meaty info about me that you should put in JibberJobber (you do keep a Jason Alba profile in JibberJobber, dont you? After all, my birthday was disclosed about a month ago ;)): Ive lived outside of the continental US for 6 years all in Latin American places (split between Puerto Rico and Mexico). I moved to Puerto Rico in the 6th grade and took Spanish I for the entire 4 years (long story), and eventually honed my language skills in Mexico where I can proudly say that I became fluent. Its been a while and my skills are rusty, but I love Spanish. In fact, some of my favorite music is Gloria Estefans spanish stuff it is so amazing. When I met the girl that would become my wife I was 15, she was 13. We were great friends for about 3 years (not high-school sweethearts), then we both moved away from each other for 3 years, and got engaged the first day that we saw eachother after that 3 year period. Sounds nuts but we had kept in touch with (mostly) letters and phone calls now we have 4 kids, been married over 10 years and they said it wouldnt last ?? I never really wanted to blog. In May I went to a local bloggers conference and asked why in the world should I blog? My thoughts were I dont have anything to say, no one wants to hear from me, and I dont even have a topic. But look at me now, Im a junkie I cant not think about blogging! bonus factoid: I dont listen to podcasts much I guess Id be called a slow adopter. I am living my dream. I always wanted to be an entrepreneur but went the corporate route. I thought Id love to come across the better moustrap but figured I wasnt creative enough. So I went to school (for a long time) and went the small corporate route and was appropriately rewarded. But it was always for someone else, and that just didnt satisfy me. Putting my heart into JibberJobber has allowed me to learn more about marketing, design, and customer service while really giving to those that cant afford to give anymore (thats why the free version is so functional, with no strings attached). I love critters. Just a couple of nights ago I was at a Christmas party where someone was introducing me to someone else as the critter guy. When I was a kid growing up in northern California Id spend hours every day turning over rocks, and wed always have some kind of reptile or amphibian at our house. They are harder to find now (not sure if thats because of where I live, or just because Im getting old and slow ;)) but I love to take my kids out in the hills and hunt for snakes and lizards. Right now we have 3 snakes that are going dormant for the winter, and I secretly hope that one of them has babies next year Bonus Point: No place is home for my wife and I. We both grew up moving with the government and never lived anywhere very long. In fact, when we first got married we lived in one city for 9 years (way longer than anywhere else we had lived) and could almost consider that home! Thanks for taking a few minutes to learn more about me here are some of my buddies that you might want to learn about (all links go to their 5 things): Alex Rudloff I met Alex a few months back when we both launched our sites around the same time (kind of). We hit it off pretty good and have a neat/fun relationship. Im jealous because he lives in Florida, where Id rather be ?? Janet Meiner Hm, looks like she tagged me here! I missed this post but its fun to read about her skills Chris Knudsen local business expert hes someone to watch in the next few years. He has a great blog with an emphasis on strategic business. Russ Page I had lunch with Russ about a month ago and was able to tap into his wealth of PR and marketing wisdom. Russ knows more about PR than Ill ever know. Devin Thorpe the MidMarketMaven I had breakfast with Devan a few weeks ago and was amazed at his knowledge in the finance arena duh, considering hes spent his entire career there and I barely got a C in my finance class in the MBA program! And, here are my buddies that Id like to learn more about (Tag! Youre It!): Thom Singer author of Some Assembly Required and wrapping up a Praise Others project for the year Thom has been an inspiration to me this year and Im excited to have the opportunity to meet him in Austin in a couple of weeks! David Monreal an HR blogger out of Spain, I see a number of posts from him about industry news that he takes into Spanish and comments for his readers its a great service as he acts as the industry watch dog. I challenge him to write in Spanish but translate to English ?? David Maister just asked to replace the famous Jack Welsh in a newspaper column, this dude has a great blog, message and following. I love what he writes on leadership and would love to know whats behind the professionalism and see if he has a more casual background Carl Chapman its no secret that Carl is a good friend, but Ive learned so much cool stuff about him from regular instant message chats that Id love for him to post some of his personal facts on his blog he is a down-to-earth genuine guy that fears no one at the poker table ?? Rob Merrill one of my favorite recruiters and networkers in Utah, Rob is very very sharp and well-rounded. What are his darkest secrets, we wonder?

Monday, May 25, 2020

Small Business Mistakes Thatll Get You in Trouble With the Law - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Small Business Mistakes That’ll Get You in Trouble With the Law - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career So you’ve started a new small business. You’ve consulted an attorney and filed the appropriate documents with your states department of state and determined your incorporation status. But are you sure you’re covering yourself legally in all facets? Whether you are a sole proprietorship, a corporation, an S corporation, a partnership, a limited liability corporation, or a cooperative, it is important to be prepared to understand and try to prevent legal issues that may arise at any time. Providing Safety in the Workplace Every business needs to be cognizant of potential workplace hazards. To understand the particulars of your business’ potential hazards, you can have a free consult with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA). Consultants are usually employed by state agencies or colleges and universities. They will provide on-site consultation services, and give priority to hazardous industries. A consultant will begin the site visit with an initial discussion, followed by a walk-through of the business site. They will later follow up with a written report which contains information regarding the potential hazards and how to prevent injury. Because the consult is not conducted by official OSHA inspectors, any violations will not be reported to OSHA staff, and the information collected is completely confidential. It is important to note that this on-site OSHA visit is completely separate from an inspection visit, and the consultation visit will not result in penalties. The only stipulation is that your business is asked to rectify any violations that are uncovered by the consultant. In addition to correction of violations, the consultant may recommend that employees, especially those in particularly hazardous industries, participate in training programs. For example, if the OSHA consultant determines that your employees are exposed to electrical hazards, your staff will need employer-provided safety training. And while many business owners might think that falls would overwhelmingly account for many of the fatalities in workplace injuries, electrocutions are second to falls as one of the greatest causes of workplace deaths. Falls accounted for 39.9% of construction deaths in 2014, while electrocutions were second with 8.5% of the deaths in construction jobs.   Ensuring Compliance With Wage Requirements You have made the necessary adjustments to ensure that your employees will be working in a safe environment. You know that the reason your future employees will decide to work for you is that they will love their jobs and the value you place on a safe, productive work environment in a profitable, cutting-edge company. But no employee can afford to work for free. After consulting with your attorney during your initial filings, you’ve been advised that your employees will be covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employees under the FLSA are either termed to be exempt or nonexempt. Typically, salaried employees are exempt, while hourly employees are nonexempt and eligible to receive overtime. There are various criteria used when determining whether an employee is considered exempt or nonexempt. Those earning less than $455 per week are nonexempt. The basis test means that a salaried employee generally has a specific amount that they can count on each pay period. The job duties test generally means that those with managerial duties and the ability to hire and fire are exempt employees. In 2015, there were more lawsuits filed addressing alleged violations of the FLSA than ever before. This has been attributed to a greater understanding of the inaccurate classification of workers.   There were 8,781 filed in FY 2015 â€"   which was an 8% increase from 2014. Once deciding whether your employees are exempt or nonexempt, it will be important to have job descriptions and actual duties which match the exempt or nonexempt classification. Employee claims under the FLSA can result when an employee is incorrectly classified and is doing overtime work as an exempt employee when they should have been classified as nonexempt. Preventing Employment Discrimination You now have set up your business, identified potential workplace hazards and created job descriptions. Your next step is to hire your employees. While you may understand that you can’t discriminate in hiring based upon race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin, did you also know that there are a number of questions that you can’t ask in a pre-employment interview? The same prohibitions in hiring exist with the pre-employment interview. While the pregnant owner of a maternity clothing store may believe she is just making conversation by discussing pregnancy issues with an obviously pregnant potential employee, such discussions are strictly prohibited in the hiring process. It is best to just stick to a conversation about the job itself. If an employee does become pregnant, as their employer, you must offer maternity leave. According to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), an eligible employee may take up to 12 weeks of maternity leave. In order to be eligible, they must have worked for the employer for at least a year. Whether or not the leave is paid or unpaid is determined by how much leave the employee has earned. However, they are entitled to take that leave unpaid if they do not have sufficient accrued leave. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the agency responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws. In addition to offering helpful information on their website, they also offer free educational and outreach programs that are available at no-cost. This list includes some of the primary areas which can cause potential legal trouble for small business owners. This list is not intended to be totally exhaustive. While understanding that a small business sometimes runs on a shoestring budget, you should be prepared to have enough funds in reserve to consult an attorney for legal advice. If there is ever a question that could have legal consequences, seek your attorney’s advice for an answer. Remember, legal consultative fees are much less costly than resolving a potential lawsuit.

Friday, May 22, 2020

What on Earth Are You Waiting For

What on Earth Are You Waiting For Are you constantly telling yourself that if things were a little different, you could do great things? Meanwhile, are other people forever telling  you  how much potential you harness? If you  ever find yourself daydreaming about a different career, living in a different city or travelling more, its time to get your motivation up off the ground and get going. Weve all found ourselves longing for more at times,  whether its  relating to work or our personal lives. Sometimes these daydreams can seem just like that, a dream you have to pass the day; something very  unachievable and completely unrealistic. But did you know theres a secret tip to actually getting things you want? Its simple: just do it.   Before you roll your eyes and think what a load of tosh, the inspirational phrase (coined by Nike) is  actually a pretty powerful statement that can help you achieve your ultimate goals. Simply starting somewhere, regardless of how small the step is,  can set you on the right path and have the positive impact youre searching for. Simple tasks, simple measures Have you ever put off a simple task for no reason at all? Perhaps youve received  an email and thought  Ill deal with that later. One way to kick off your new found motivation is to just do it. If you have a task that will take you under 5 minutes to complete, there is very little  reason to put it off. Doing this will boost your motivation as youll find yourself getting things done faster. Youll also get the results you need much faster too, allowing you to finish up a project in a much timelier manner. Forget  saying Ill start tomorrow Starting tomorrow can lead you to  forever. Tomorrow you might find yourself with new responsibilities or tasks that can put you off yesterdays  goal. Youre going to have hundreds of tomorrows that never truly come, and youve only got one now. The now  is where youre going to make the big changes that will affect your longterm goals. Define your stepping stones If youve got a longterm goal that seems miles off from you every achieving, chances are youre going to put it off because youre not even sure where to start. An easy way to make a large goal realistic is to set out stepping stones that can help you reach that point. Now these stepping stones could go on for months, years or even decades but at least youll know which stone to hop onto next. Care about it If youre stuck in a dead-end job or have lost real motivation, its likely  that the motivation you have to reach your goals has gone down the drain too. The trick to reaching your goals  is to actually give a damn about the work youre doing. How is it helping you reach where you want to be? You should always reminds yourself why you do what you do. Its a two way street; how is your current role helping you reach your goals? And how, in turn, are you helping your current company realise its desired destination? Its important to hold onto the real reasons why you do what you do, and use these as rocket fuel to get you where you need to be. Embrace your inner adrenaline junkie Procrastination is easy. When you procrastinate, you do things you know how to do and avoid those that time and effort to figure out. You dont challenge yourself or learn new things. Procrastination is like your great aunt at a party;  familiar, friendly  and  probably good at giving hugs, but when it comes down to it you dont want to spend to much time with  her. So let go of procrastination and jump out of your comfort zone, do some things that challenge you and youll be more likely to achieve something new. I could end this article with a typical go get em, son type paragraph. However,  achieving your goals is a personal thing, which everyone tackles differently. If youve ever had experience of shaking yourself out of a rut by just doing it, we would love to know. Leave your stories in the comments below! Image: Shutterstock

Monday, May 18, 2020

How To Create A Unified Personal Branding Platform - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

How To Create A Unified Personal Branding Platform - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career There are countless ways to build your personal brand, but these facets are merely just single snowflakes expected to melt in your fingertips if they lack the connectivity of a unified personal branding platform. Your personal branding platform is your raised surface above your competitors allowing you to share your voice and establish leadership. By adding consistency into the mix, you can present a unified personal branding platform to further engage your audience to facilitate lasting relationships. Before getting into how to merge together your online presence, be sure you have set up a solid foundation for your personal brand by conquering these first two tips: Step 1: Find your strengths Recognizing your strengths from the very beginning will allow you to realize the ways in which you want to present your brand. Rather than focusing on your current role, pay special attention to what you can do better than others. Roles are temporary, especially in this economy. Your strengths, not your title, are the foundation of your personal brand. You may already be well aware of what you are good at, but take the time to ask others you have worked with to either confirm your own opinions or to create new ones. Asking for recommendations can help you discover what others see in you. Your unique qualities will be the backbone of your unified message. Step 2: Establish a theme Even if you have multiple endeavors occurring simultaneously, be sure to have a consistent overall mission or theme. There is nothing wrong with branching out into new territories, but stay true to your goals, your brand, and your industry. Ask yourself what you want to be known for and go from there. Once your theme is visible, you can unify your message throughout all of your mediums. Share your story through your social media accounts in a consistent way, addressing different needs with each outlet. Fusing your social media strategy Once you have determined your strengths and overall theme, begin considering the four major social media platforms and what their main purposes are: LinkedIn. This platform allows you to showcase your skills and expertise by presenting your professional history and background. Twitter. Join the conversation by letting your voice be heard using #hashtags specific to your niche or industry. Facebook. With Timeline, you can visually express your brand by choosing a thoughtful profile picture and cover photo. Also, “like” pages in your area of expertise and join relevant groups. Blog. This is your central hub to share your very own personal insight. Your personal blog is your content creation providing original tips, advice, and opinions. With each social media account you have the opportunity to diversify your message. Here are some tips to successfully merge your connections in a strategic way: Keep bios consistent. Think of your online “about me” as your brief elevator pitch describing who you are and what value you have to add. Incorporate certain keywords specific to your area of expertise and include these defining words in all of your bios. Also, be sure your website is included in your biography sections to provide more information. Distribute your original content. If your goal in mind is to become a thought leader in your industry, use your blog to your utmost advantage. Share your original content through all of your social media accounts to filter your targeted audience to you and your brand. Link to connect engagers. Linking is the simplest form of guiding your viewers to where you want them to go. In addition to linking users back to your own content, give credit to other experts, as well. This ever-connecting network can be developed by sharing links throughout your personal branding platform. Also, you can track traffic created by your links with bitly.com and other online sharing tools. Leverage your platform. There are many online tools to help you better manage your social media accounts to keep them consistent and fluent. Try tools like Hootsuite to make the unification process a little easier. Build your personal brand from the ground up. With a solid foundation from the very beginning, unifying your personal brand can be a simple and enjoyable task! In what ways do you unify your personal branding platform? How do you utilize your social media accounts to deliver a consistent branding message? Author: Heather R. Huhman  is a career expert, experienced hiring manager, and founder president of  Come Recommended, a content marketing and digital PR consultancy for organizations with products that target job seekers and/or employers. She is also the author of  Lies, Damned Lies Internships  (2011),  #ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle  (2010), and writes career and recruiting advice for  numerous outlets.