Ready to start marketing your new company, product, or brand? Great! But before you create your blog, draft content for your brand-spanking-new website, or tweet your first tweet, you’re going to need to define your “brand voice.” In a nutshell, this is the heart and soul of your communications. More than specific words and phrases,…
One of the reasons I left my corporate job to be the first employee of a startup a few years ago was that I knew it would accelerate my career. I knew that I’d be asked to wear multiple hats (editor, marketer, recruiter, public speaker, event planner, and Chief Takeout Orderer, to name a few)….
Interviewing is tough. When there are many qualified candidates, standing out in an interview becomes about more than just presenting your accomplishments—it’s also about showcasing yourself and your skills in a compelling, memorable way. So, how can you make sure you nail this final step in the hiring process? We asked a panel of 13…
No matter what stage you’re at in your career or where you’re working, the startup world is one of extraordinary promise: getting in on the ground floor, making an impact, putting your stamp on the business, being free of corporate structure and politics, and just maybe getting a huge payday a few years down the…
We all know that ongoing learning is an important aspect of career success and happiness. Many of us dream of a job that provides opportunities to learn new skills, take on new projects, and be mentored by senior colleagues (that is, in addition to free lunch and unlimited vacation). But what happens when you don’t…
