Posts Tagged: Lindsey Pollak
My interview on the Personal Branding Blog
Posted in Career Advice Job Hunting Networking Recommended Resources Social Media on February 25, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Many thanks to Dan Schawbel for interviewing me on his Personal Branding Blog.
Here is an excerpt:
Dan: When you go to speak to students across the country, how have you accessed their proficiency in job searching and resume building through online means? Most students I talk to don’t know what LinkedIn is. What are your experiences?
Lindsey: A year or so ago, very few students I met had even heard of LinkedIn. Today, I’d say about 1/4 of students at my workshops are aware of the site, but most don’t really know how to make the most of it. I believe that an active presence on LinkedIn is no longer optional for a career-minded person of any age, so I talk about it in every speech and workshop I give.
1. First, I advise students (and everyone else!) to set up a complete profile including keywords a recruiter or business owner might use to find someone with your skills and interests.
2. Then I recommend joining groups on LinkedIn (such as the Personal Branding group, of course) to build connections and become part of conversations about industry news.
3. Third, I recommend customizing those little “I’d like to add you as a connection” messages – that’s a great way to stand out and show that you are someone who takes the time to personalize your communications.
Another important tip, particularly for those who are just starting out in the workforce, is to scour other people’s LinkedIn profiles to look for companies you may want to apply to, job titles or professions you didn’t know about, professional organizations where you might network and people with similar interests who might be willing to offer some job search advice. If you’re trying to build your own personal brand, LinkedIn is incredibly valuable as a massive database of other people’s personal brands and career paths to research.
New episode of “30/20 Vision” radio show: Achieving big goals
Posted in 30/20 Vision on January 26, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Tune in today at 2:00pm EST for the next episode of the 30/20 Vision radio show. We’ll be talking about achieving BIG goals, such as writing a book or starting a business.
The 30/20 Vision series is for the 20-something woman who wishes she had three 30-something big sisters to clue her in on the ins and outs of life after college. The radio show features me and my co-hosts, Christine Hassler (20 Something Manifesto) and Alexandra Levit (How’d You Score that Gig?).
Hope you’ll tune in live or download the podcast later!
On ABC News on Campus: 10 ways to job hunt during winter break
Posted in Career Advice First Job Out of College Generation Y Internships Job Hunting Networking Recommended Resources Volunteering on December 15, 2008 at 7:59 pm
I’m excited to announce that I’ve just been named the Career Contributor to ABC News on Campus, the national college network of ABC News. I’ll be writing weekly career advice columns, answering reader questions (submit your question here) and providing video advice segments. I hope you’ll visit and bookmark ABC News on Campus, which features news, opinions and advice from campuses across the country.
My first article is “10 ways to job hunt during winter break,” a guide to using your holiday vacation to help your job hunt. Here is an excerpt:
Welcome to late December. ‘Tis the season for celebrating the end of finals, catching up with hometown friends and family, exchanging gifts and good cheer and — gulp — dreading the question: “So, have you found a job yet?”
Whether you’re looking for an internship or a full-time first job, the holiday break marks the unofficial start of job hunting season. (Or, if you’re graduating in December, it’s absolutely official.)
Of course, the bad news this season is that you’re facing the toughest job market in recent history. The good news is that there are always opportunities, especially for entry-level positions. But you have to act fast, and you have to act smart. Here are some tips for what to do over the next few crucial weeks to land a great job or internship.
Click here to read the rest of this article on ABC News on Campus…
30/20 Vision Podcast: Next episode Monday, December 15th
Posted in 30/20 Vision Generation Y Life Advice Women on December 14, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Tune in Monday, December 15th at 2:30pm EST for a new episode of my monthly radio show and podcast, 30/20 Vision.
This series is for the 20-something woman who wishes she had three big sisters to clue her in on the ins and outs of life after college. This month, my co-hosts Christine Hassler (20 Something Manifesto), Alexandra Levit (How’d You Score That Gig?) and I will chat about how to cope productively with the holidays, both at work and in our personal lives.
Hope you’ll tune in live or download the podcast later!
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30/20 Vision Podcast: Thriving personally and professionally in uncertain times
Posted in 30/20 Vision Career Advice Economic Crisis Finances Generation Y Life Advice on November 19, 2008 at 2:40 pm
We just finished recording the November episode of 30/20 Vision, my monthly podcast with co-hosts Alexandra Levit and Christine Hassler.
Click here to listen to our discussion about how to not only survive, but thrive, in troubled economic times. We discuss career strategies, stress management techniques and tips for living “a champagne lifestyle on a sparkling cider budget.”
If you have additional thoughts and suggestions, please share in the Comments!
Next episode of 30/20 vision: 20-something friendships
Posted in 30/20 Vision Generation Y Life Advice on October 23, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Tune in Friday at 3pm ET for a new episode of my radio show and podcast, 30/20 Vision. The show features my fellow authors Christine Hassler (20 Something Manifesto) and Alexandra Levit (How’d You Score That Gig?).
In this episode (our one-year anniversary show!), we’ll chat about friendships after college, including how you can make new relationships, maintain old ones and troubleshoot troubling friendship issues. And yes, we’ll ask the classic When Harry Met Sally question: Can men and women really be friends?
Hope you’ll join us live or listen to the replay!
30/20 Vision Podcast: Next episode Friday at 5:00pm ET
Posted in 30/20 Vision Career Advice Generation Y Life Advice Social Media on September 25, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Join twentysomething experts Alexandra Levit, Christine Hassler and me for a new episode of 30/20 Vision, airing on Blog Talk Radio Friday at 5PM ET.
We’ll be talking about the dos and don’ts of social networking.
Hope you’ll join us on the call, and if you can’t make it, be sure to check out the archive!
Me and my mom on CNN.com: “Help, I’m turning into my mother!”
Posted in Life Advice Women on August 28, 2008 at 12:01 am
People often ask me how I got started as a professional speaker. Meet my mom…
People often ask me how I got started as a professional speaker. It’s not a very common career choice, especially for a young professional. The reality is that I learned about careers in motivational speaking at a very early age. My mom, Jane Pollak, listened to speakers like Zig Ziglar, Julie White and Roger Dawson in the car while driving me, my brother and my sister to our various activities. She was in the early stages of her career as a speaker.
At the time, I found this to be outrageously embarrassing. The thought of my mom standing up in front of people and giving a speech? Gross. Now, of course, I realize she was — unconsciously — helping to sow the seeds of my future career. (I shudder to think what my future children will think of my speaking career!)
A 2007 Inc.com story explains that more and more mothers and daughters are working together, just as fathers and sons have been doing for centuries. Will this trend continue? Do you have aspirations to follow in a parent’s career footsteps? Please share in the Comments section below.
This post was sparked by the fact that my mom and I were featured this week in a story by Maureen Salamon on CNN.com, “Help, I’m turning into my mother.” (Thank you to Peter Shankman and HARO for the connection!) Here is an excerpt from the article: (more…)
Send in your career questions: Next episode of “30/20 Vision” radio show
Posted in 30/20 Vision Career Advice Generation Y on August 24, 2008 at 10:35 am
A new episode of 30/20 Vision will air this Monday, August 25th at 5PM EDT. This month, my co-hosts Christine Hassler (20 Something Manifesto), Alexandra Levit (How’d You Score That Gig?) and I will discuss the issues facing 20-somethings in the business world today, and how young professionals can overcome stereotypes and be more effective and fulfilled at work.
How can this radio program help you?
* Listen live at 5pm EDT Monday, Aug. 25, and call in with a question
* Post a question in the comments section below (please limit your question to 150 words or fewer) and we’ll answer it during the show
* Listen to the recorded episode at any time for tips, advice and inspiration
Please feel free to submit a question at any time and we’ll reply in the next 30/20 Vision episode. Thanks for listening!
More advice on making the most of LinkedIn
Posted in Career Advice Networking Recommended Resources Social Media on August 14, 2008 at 12:04 pm
I’ve written a lot about LinkedIn as a helpful professional networking tool. Check out this new article, “World Wide Network,” by Teresa Odle, which provides some additional tips for using the site (thanks to Teresa for quoting me in the piece!):
We’re doing lots of activities online that we once did in person. Shopping? Sure. Paying bills? Of course. But professional networking? You bet – and with some great advantages. Finding a job still is all about whom you know. After making a few online connections, you can multiply your network a lot faster than at a local business meeting. (more…)
