Refresh, Renew, Stay Current

Refresh, Renew, Stay Current How competitive are you in todays job market? Will you or your resume appear outdated?How familiar are you with todays technology, fashion trends, terminology, favourite TV shows and social media?Lisa Johnson Mandell, author of Career Comeback, Repackage Yourself to Get the Job You Want,includes the following quote by Casey Stengel, The trick isgrowing up without growing old. This book is an excellent resource for anyone seeking a competitive edge in todays job market and provides hundreds of tips to refresh, renew and stay current. In the past, branding wasa term that would have been morefamiliarto most when referencing a product rather than an individual. Today,a personal branding strategy is a critical component inmanaging any executive career. An expert in Personal Branding, Paul Copcutt offers advice on promoting your brand in, How do you communicate your personal brand via social media? Whethermarketing a product for a large corporation or marketing yourself for a new executive position,it requires fresh new ideas and above all staying current. A candidate who has not changed their own appearance in 30 years is unlikely togive the impression to a potential employer that they are open to embracing new trendsor have the forward thinking necessary tomove their organization in a positive direction.Youvelikely traded in the vehicle you drove in the 70s and acquired a new wardrobe but have you changedyour hair style or removed the mustache or beard you were so proud to have been able to grow 30 years ago?Invest in updating yourappearance and obtaining new professional profile photos. Not only is itguaranteedto improve your self esteembut you will likely appear more professional, confident andyounger! How long has it been since you updated your resume, your personal appearance,your education oryour network of professionals? The odds of acquiring a new position will increase dramatically if yourmindsetis one of enthusiasm, confidenceand a genuine desire toembracenew challenges and implement positive changes. Consider the services of an Executive Career Management Professional torefresh, renew and stay current.