Most companies today have an internal recruiting individual or team, or use an outside staffing, recruiting, or Executive search firm to find the talent that they need. It doesn’t matter if you are just entering into the job force or you are the CEO of a fortune 50 company, you need to network and be friendly with recruiters. Even if you sit on the board of directors and will never look for another job a day in your life, you will need to hire again and possibly even replace someone discreetly. You should have a network of great recruiters and recruiting companies who you can call and who will always deliver on time. It’s time to stop the madness and Free Recruiters of their bad stigma.

Recruiting is not going anywhere, in fact, according to Staffing Industry Analysts, 2013 looks to be a terrific year for the staffing and recruiting business and the 3.8 Trillion Dollar IT Industry is on the “Trend to Spend” as well. Experts predict that IT temporary staffing usage will rise by 12% between 2012 and 2013. I read an article written by Claire Maynard, where it was stated that, “The requirements for IT staff have not gone down; companies are simply choosing to change how they fill the need. This includes moving from hiring full-time staff to utilizing temporary or consulting agencies to fill staffing needs.”

 My point of providing you with that information is that, if you are a valuable employee to some company somewhere, you want to have a great recruiter and recruiting firm in your back pocket at all times. You also want to make sure your resume and social media brand is as clean as a whistle because recruiters are not just searching job boards anymore and as I stated in a former article, LinkedIn is no longer enough.              I know recruiters that only search for talent on Twitter, or through blogging only. I even know a recruiter who only sources for talent on Match.com…lol!

Most recruiters are in this business because they genuinely love helping people find employment, so people give the recruiters a break. They are here to help you not to annoy you or hurt you. And yes, sometimes they don’t understand what it is that you do, so take a few minutes and explain it to them in the simplest terms because the reality is, they are in touch with the big and small companies who are looking for talent such as you and you don’t want to miss out on an opportunity to find your next gig or hire your next star employee.

So, I write this article, holding my picket signs singing, “Free Recruiters!” “Free Recruiters!” “Free Recruiters!!!”

Dee Williams

Passionate about all things Hiring & Recruiting

www.identifizeconsulting.com

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Dee Williams is the Owner and Principal of Identifize Consulting which is a boutique consulting firm that was developed based on a vision of replenishing the world’s economy by uniting and educating the minds of the recruiting industry and professional job seekers alike. Identifize Consulting offers: a variety of recruiter training & coaching programs, resumes writing solutions, executive search, career coaching, and personal branding services for Professionals and job seekers.  

You can connect with Dee Williams @:

• Identifize Consulting
• Linkedin
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Google+
• Pinterest
• Quora
• Tumblr

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• Oh, I am proud to say that I am an Internet Marketer and earn Extra Cash Here

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So, if you frequent LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ or Facebook, I’m sure you have seen one of my many posts. Well, I was recently asked to “Go Away!” and ‘Stop Posting” in a popular group on one of the social media sites because, “Nobody buys resume writing and it’s a waste of money. People should write their own resumes. It’s a SCAM!” Well, first, I truly thank the mighty Lord above for giving me thick skin…lol! Second, that inspired me to write this article because I began to think, “He may not be the only person who thinks that way.” So, today I am going to tell you not only why it’s important to hire a resume writer, but why I love to write resumes so much too!

First things first…I have been in this recruiting business for many years (more than I would like to mention), but while here, I’ve had this obsession with figuring out the formula to presenting a good candidate. You see, it’s the resume (in most cases) that hiring managers see before meeting the candidate. It’s the resume that draws the attention of the hiring manager, not just in presentation, but in content. So, I have always asked, watched, listened, and tailored the presentation of my candidates based on this formula that I have discovered, and let’s just say the results have been amazing (smile).

Why It’s Important To Hire a Resume Writer

#1 – Because you are writing your resume from your perspective. You may be writing what you do and your sentence structures may be incorrect. Are you using your past tense for your past jobs and your current tense from your current jobs? Does the first word under each place of employment start with an action word? A resume writer will ensure a proper read and structure.

#2 – Because your writing may not always articulate what you are thinking or what you know you have done. You say it a certain way, but it just does not come out the same on paper. We capture your verbal thoughts and translate them to paper in a way that is simple yet tells an effective story.

#3 – Because you may not be asking the right questions. Are you asking yourself the right questions to articulate the right information needed, for a potential employer to raise an eyebrow about your resume? It’s not always about the what, but about the how.

#4 – Because your format should be conducive to not only applicant tracking systems, but to the employer eye as well. Is it too much? Do you have enough? No objectives, borders, and no tables. Please stay away from paragraphs; bullet points all the way…lol. Oh, are you still caught up on the page limit thing or are you ready to present value? Are you ready to show what you bring to the table?

#5 – Because you’re busy living life and doing the things that you need to do to keep life moving and to make you happy. And just like everything else in life you have a choice to pay someone else to make your life a little bit easier…lol! Make the investment in yourselves people, this is your life, your career!

No, seriously. This is an important part of the job hunting/career searching process. Oh, and don’t forget your LinkedIn profile too! If you have a boring LinkedIn profile that does not resemble your resume, nor does it tell an awesome story of who you are and what you bring to your network, then we have a lot of work to do…lol!

Why I love Resume Writing

I run a company that does a lot of things to bridge the gap between the recruiting & hiring world and the active & passive job seeker, and our resume writing services is one the services that I love to perform the most. I have an opportunity to learn, coach, educate, and transform what people do every day into a document that will ultimately change their everyday lives. I get to help people gain better employment, earn a new career, change their careers, have a shorter commute, relocate to another city, state, or country even, get better benefits, telecommute, promote themselves, gain more skills, grow the corporate ladder, meet new people, manage more people, and ultimately earn more money!

My success stories have not only been good, but they have been heartwarming amazing. I have helped people gain employment after a resume and LinkedIn re-write get $40K increases, job offers in less than a week, complete career changes, a job after being employed for 3-6 months, and even up to two years. Maybe I should write a book…lol, just kidding. But, as you can see, it’s actually one of the coolest careers in the world. And even though most recruiters hate formatting resumes, it’s actually the part I love the most. It’s where I get to transform people’s lives in the most positive way ever…I help them earn a better living.

So, for all of you resume writer haters out there, I only have one question for you… Are you happy in your current job or career?

Dee Williams

Passionate about all things Hiring & Recruiting

www.identifizeconsulting.com

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Dee Williams is the Owner and Principal of Identifize Consulting which is a boutique consulting firm that was developed based on a vision of replenishing the world’s economy by uniting and educating the minds of the recruiting industry and professional job seekers alike. Identifize Consulting offers: a variety of recruiter training & coaching programs, resumes writing solutions, executive search, career coaching, and personal branding services for Professionals and job seekers.  

You can connect with Dee Williams @:

• Identifize Consulting
• Linkedin
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Google+
• Pinterest
• Quora
• Tumblr

Extras:

• Oh, I am proud to say that I am an Internet Marketer and earn Extra Cash Here

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How many times have you read an article on a professional blog or social media network say, Linkedin for example, and you disagreed with it? Or, you’re a member of a Linkedin Group and somebody posts excessively. What is the best way for you to express how you feel and what you want to say without losing your “professionalism”? (smirk)

First, I think it’s important for people to understand what social media is really about. I am not talking about the Webster’s version; I am talking about the true meaning and use of social media and that is: interaction. Not just interaction, but informing, sharing, teaching, coaching, telling, meeting, creating, learning, searching & finding, being found, marketing & advertising, branding, and I could go on and on.  The point is; social media is something different for everyone, so responding to a post with negative comments is so unnecessary and downright unprofessional.

Oh, another important term is Word of mouth advertising (WOM). According to Marketing –Made-Simple.com, WOM is the unpaid spread of a positive marketing message from person to person. It can take place directly using the human voice, or can be transmitted via any communicative means such as through the internet or via text message.WOM is a powerful promotional tool. The point is, it only takes one person to read a negative comment that you posted for your personal/professional brand or image to get tarnished.

Now, before I go into the what’s, and how’s of this article, I would like to say that I had a few recent experiences myself, but one in particular that I would like to share.

I posted an advertisement for my Social Media Branding service on a Linkedin Group. A gentleman responded negatively and I was pretty offended (I took it personal). I spoke to a colleague of mine about it, because it really bothered me (word-of-mouth/WOM). He immediately looked up the conversation (it’s not looking good for the negative commenter), and looked up the profile of the negative commenter (Bam! Over!).

While I never responded back to the negative commenter, I was later on a call with a client of mine who is a member of the same group (what? No kidding) and she asked me out of the clear blue sky if I’d  happen to see the negative comment to the post I made in the Linkedin group earlier (wow). She also mentioned how unprofessional that was (not good for the negative commenter) and that she noticed that he often made negative comments on people’s posts.  Okay, that was really a coincidence, but do you see how things work? And what he (the negative commenter) didn’t realize was that people (including my hiring manager client) were looking and watching. He also didn’t realize that he was hindering his job search.

Needless to say, I was very turned off by that situation, but it made me think about the many ways that could have been handled differently, and that’s what this blog post is about. It’s about the right to respond, respectfully.

I know everybody’s perception is different and tone is often hard to distinguish on the Internet, but there are many ways that you can still get your point across without “losing your professionalism”.

Listen, my mother used to always say, “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.” So, let’s see what options negative commenters have:

1.       Don’t take it so personal. If the comment is not specifically directed to you then let it go! Turn that negative energy into positive energy and start your own conversation on a topic that you are passionate about.

2.       Don’t respond at all. If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.

3.       “Respond Privately” to the person who made the post in a very professional, respectful tone. This, my friend, is called TACT. (smile)

4.       If you must create a response for the world to read and view then please respond in a professional, respectful tone.

Hey look, nobody’s trying to take away your First Amendment rights or anything like that, but whether you like it or not, the fact that you are even on a social media network means you have already established your brand. And each and every post that you make is connected to you, your name, your profile, and your brand. Your comments are searchable via Signal (a Linkedin feature) and potential employers as well as your peers are looking.

Obsessive Posts

Since we have established that social media is something different for everyone, let’s talk a bit about obsessive posting. How many of you are in a good group on Linkedin, but there are one or two people who seem to have something to post every hour on the hour. Not to mention, they are posting things that you are not interested in right? You may even feel like you can’t get what you really need out of the group because of all the obsessive posting those people are doing right?

Well, let me just note, as a rule, the larger and more interactive the group, the less likely you will be annoyed by obsessive posters because more people are interacting and posting. However, if the group is smaller and you have some heavy marketers or posters in your group, then you will see it more and probably be pretty annoyed more often than never…lol!

Now, don’t respond to the last person’s obsessive message telling them “they post too much” or “they are annoying the group”. That looks really bad on your part honestly.

So, what should you do? How do you respond?

First remember, “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.”

1.       Don’t respond at all. If it annoys you that much, send a note to the group owner. If the group owner does not respond to your liking, then respectfully leave the group.

2.       “Respond Privately” to the person who made the post in a very professional, respectful tone. This, my friend, is called TACT. (smile)

3.       If you must create a response for the world to read and view then please respond in a professional, respectful tone.

I will say it again, potential employers are looking, potential clients are looking, and your peers are looking and everybody is talking. When folks start talking,  

Rule of thumb, we should all conduct our social media conversations in a professional, respectful tone.

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Dee Williams is the Owner and Principal of Identifize Consulting which is a boutique consulting firm that was developed based on a vision of replenishing the world’s economy by uniting and educating the minds of the recruiting industry and professional job seekers alike. Identifize Consulting offers: a variety of recruiter training & coaching programs, resumes writing solutions, executive search, and personal branding services for Professionals and job seekers.  

You can connect with Dee Williams @:

• Identifize Consulting
• Linkedin
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Google+
• Pinterest
• Quora
• Tumblr

Extras:

• Earn Extra Cash Here
• Network with other Single Professionals HERE

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If you have a profile on any social media network, you have already started to create your personal brand. Now let me ask you, does your personal social brand reflect who you are as a professional employee? As a small business owner? Let’s check out the stats:

• 92% of all recruiters utilize social networking to find qualified candidates but only 1 out of 5 have the proper profile information posted. Branding can help you build the profile which will tell the employers WHO you are and what you bring to the table.

• A whopping 70 percent of U.S. business managers say they decided not to hire a job candidate based upon something found out about her online. Branding can help you shape the image that YOU want perspective hiring managers to see.

• During the hiring process, 76% of recruiters us Facebook to screen applicants, 53% use Twitter, and 48% use Linkedin.

• 47% of recruiters and hiring managers check out an applicant’s social media profile after receiving an application. WOW!

• 69% of applicants were rejected during the hiring process because of what they saw on one of the applicant’s social media profile.

Okay, okay, I know what many of you are thinking, “I will just block my profiles” right? WRONG!!!!

Blocking your profiles means one of the two things:

1. You are hiding something (do we want to hire someone who is so secretive? What are they hiding?)
2. You cannot be found (the perfect opportunity may be out there waiting for you and you are not available).

Listen, recruiters and employers are trying to get a more personal view of you, rather than the resume-like view they have in hand or may see on LinkedIn. If you are controlling your brand, then YOU determine what they see!

The bottom line is… Social media is everywhere – and since there’s no escaping, you might as well learn to leverage it best using your personal brand if for nothing else than your career!

Well, it might be time for you to consider leveraging your hard earned connections in a Lucrative New Venture in Staffing & Recruiting!

Are you an expert in your field, but have plateaued in your career? Are you a “people person” with high-energy, and lots of drive & determination looking for a new career opportunity? Are you looking for a new challenge that builds on your expertise and hard work? Well, it might be time for you to consider leveraging your hard earned connections in a Lucrative New Venture in Staffing & Recruiting!

Who Would Be a Good Fit For This Course?

• Consultants who are billing themselves out and want to bill professionals within their network out too!
• Executive level professionals who have been within their field for an extended period of time and are looking to leverage your skills and connections to build your own business.
• Anyone who has a passion for re-building our economy, a passion for helping and working with people, a passion for making lots of money (I’m talking six-figure cash), or simply someone who has a passion for recruiting!

We live in a world and time where anything is possible and anyone can live the life and build the kind of business they want. Stop thinking about it and take the steps today to make things happen.

ABOUT OUR TRAINING PROGRAM:

40 hours of intense hands-on training, live calls, online testing, a 250 page manual & workbook, in a virtual or classroom setting.  We train professionals coming from all sorts of backgrounds — previous recruiters or not, sales or non-sales, IT focused or not, experienced or straight out of school — and prepare them to work with clients and candidates in their specialty focus area of choice. You also receive:

• 90-Days Of Free Recruiter Coaching (support program)
• Real World Work Experience
• Placement Assistance
• Split Firm Introductions
• And more…

Get a full view of what we do at  http://www.identifizeconsulting.com now!

• Start Your Own Executive Search Firm
• Start Your Own IT Staffing Firm
• Start Your Own Customer Service Temp Agency
• Start Your Own Traveling Nurses Staffing Firm
• Start a Restaurant Staffing Firm
• Start a Big Four Recruiting Firm
• Mobile Development Staffing Agency
• Start an ERP Consulting Firm
• Start an H1B Staffing Firm
• Start a Social Media Staffing Firm

Dee Williams

Passionate about all things Hiring & Recruiting & Owner

IDenTiFize Consulting & Coaching

Office: 866.432.8801  | www.identifizeconsulting.com

I am proud to say that I earn my extra cash as an internet marketer and you can too! Click here: http://ow.ly/gmR4i

Connect with me on:

• Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/deewilliamsga (24K 1st level connections and counting…)
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Okay, so if you are following this blog or know me personally, you know that I want to take some cooking classes. As you can see from my schedule, I am pretty busy and have not gotten started just yet. But um, I have been working on my own little recipes in the meantime and, well… some have been great! And some have been…um…different? (smile).

So, today, I was in the kitchen fooling around with a bag of broccoli, seven slices of American cheese, some water, and some pepper & onion mix. And I immediately knew when I started, that it would be a great opportunity for me to create a piece of artwork. I was going to build the perfect motivational recipe. This recipe would be about my idea of success, motivation, and inspiration. It would tell my story and define how I am and will forever be…simply me. It would be so powerful that I could serve at parties and maybe even feed the poor (laugh). It will be the business…or so I thought…

It tasted great and the message was awesome but, the look…I mean…let’s just say, if you saw it, you may not want to taste it (but it WAS delicious). Funny right? Well, you may not want to look at the dish but it sure felt and tasted good! Okay, so here we go. Here is my motivational recipe:

MyCheeseBroc Motivational Me Recipe

• 2 cups of water (my higher power…God. the foundation of who I am and what I do…pure motivation)
• 1 bag of broccoli (my children, family, friends; my current clients and potential ones too; everyone that I come in contact with on every level. People motivate me.)
• 7 slices of American cheese - (my multiple streams of income where the first one can be a multiple stream of income for you too! (http://ow.ly/gmR4i,   www.identifizeconsulting.com, www.prosparks.com, www.thatquickfix.com, and working on next dating site. Wealth and prosperity motivate me.)
• 3 pepper & onion mix (the Inner Circle Membership (great professional resource), Joel Osteen, Oprah Winfrey, and the Holy Bible. Motivational knowledge at my fingertips to keep me on track with my purpose and goals!)
• salt (I am motivated to 100% excellent health, which means eating better and staying active to that I can live my best life now and later too!)
• pepper (commitment and dedication to do things differently, and not repeat the past so that I can look past my  potential and be who and what I am meant to be and do what I am meant to do…you know, it’s that compulsion to do better, give better, and be better)
• 5 shakes of Goya (Faith and expectancy in all things great.)

Bring all of the above ingredients to a boil in a pot and then lower your flame, put a lid on the top of the pot and let it cook for an additional 10 minutes while occasionally stirring.

Now, try this recipe at your own risk at the stove top, but implement it every day if you are following me on the road of success! (Yeah!!!!!) Did you get excited? I couldn’t hear you, I’m sorry…(laughing). It’s okay, if you think you can do better, tell me what your motivational recipe looks like. Don’t be shy, let me have it. What motivates you? What does your future look like? And did your dish turn out looking better than mine (my dish looks yucky…lol)?

Okay, I’m out of here. Don’t forget. If you would like to connect with me via any social media network you can reach me at:

• http://www.identifizeconsulting.com/(Recruiter training, career coaching, resume writing, social media branding and more).
• http://www.linkedin.com/in/deewilliamsga (My Linkedin account. 24K 1st level connections and counting…)
• http://twitter.com/no1networker (Twitter. about 50K followers)
• http://www.facebook.com/IdentifizeConsulting (My companies Facebook Fan Page)
• https://plus.google.com/103792016833316348016/posts (My Google+ page)
• http://pinterest.com/deekittywilliam/identifize-consulting-everything-recruiting/ (My Pinterest page)
• http://ow.ly/gmR4i  (Supplement Your Income like me!)

I always welcome your positive feedback and can’t wait to see what you got! Bring it on!!! (in my best Hulk Hogan voice)!!

Dee Williams

Passionate about all things Hiring & Recruiting & Owner

IDenTiFize Consulting & Coaching

Office: 866.432.8801  | www.identifizeconsulting.com

I am proud to say that I earn my extra cash as an internet marketer and you can too! Click here: http://ow.ly/gmR4i

Connect with me on:

• Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/deewilliamsga (24K 1st level connections and counting…)
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/no1networker (about 50K followers)
• Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/IdentifizeConsulting
• Google+: https://plus.google.com/103792016833316348016/posts
• Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/deekittywilliam/identifize-consulting-everything-recruiting/

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In case you haven’t’ heard, we are the recruiting industry’s hidden secret. Executives come to us every day for assistance with their resumes, their branding, training their staff and for themselves, and…well…my point is…when you are looking to add or replace your CEO, CFO, CTO, or Director of who knows what, don’t you want to work with an agency who knows where the real talent really is? A company who can find and assess talent based on skill-set and ensure cultural fit through long standing relationships?

Well, that’s where we come in…

Identifize Consulting is a small boutique firm that comes with a lot of punch. We have been in this recruiting industry for more than 19 years and have developed a lot of great relationships supporting the fortune 100 company to the new start up. Partnering with us has a number of benefits for you including:

•                 Our No Rush Search Contingency services are great for companies who are not in a rush to hire or who are looking to pipeline for future needs.  To get started, all you have to do is give us a call (866.432.8801) or place an order online and let us know the type of rock star employee you’re looking  for and let us do the rest.

•                 Our Retainer Power Search is nothing like you have ever seen or heard of. This service is great for companies who are looking for a leader, the best-of-the-best, the innovators, the influencers, and they want them now! It’s time for a change and losing money is never an option.

•                 Join our Identifize Me Confidential Mailing list where you will receive a weekly update of passive talent who are not on the job boards, but may be open to hearing about a new opportunity if, the opportunity was right.

•                 A personalized consultative approach - We are all about building long lasting relationships and we take your business and time very seriously.

•                 Honesty, confidentiality, integrity, and lots of positive energy!

Our services are very confidential and customized around you.  And guess what? You are now in on the industry’s hidden secret. (smile)

Get a full view of what we do at  www.identifizeconsulting.com now!

Dee Williams

Passionate about all things Hiring & Recruiting & Owner

IDenTiFize Consulting & Coaching

Office: 866.432.8801  | www.identifizeconsulting.com

I am proud to say that I earn my extra cash as an internet marketer and you can too! Click here: http://ow.ly/gmR4i

Connect with me on:

• Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/deewilliamsga (24K 1st level connections and counting…)
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/no1networker (about 50K followers)
• Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/IdentifizeConsulting
• Google+: https://plus.google.com/103792016833316348016/posts
• Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/deekittywilliam/identifize-consulting-everything-recruiting/

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Do I hear the word CHALLENGE? (for the folks that know me, you know I love a good challenge…lol)

In a recent discussion (this morning), I was just challenged by a colleague of mine who says job seekers are not interested in promoting themselves as a brand, especially using social media. I laughed and disagreed. Recently my firm has been creating social media footprints for small companies and professionals who receive our resume solutions and I was telling him that I would really like to do this on a larger scale, but more for personal brands. I explained that as we recruit and work on people’s resumes, I can clearly see how they bring so much to the table that they cannot fit on a 3 page resume. I declared that they need to have a virtual brand so that employers can see a different side of them. Needless to say, he is a “hater” (lol), and thinks nobody will be interested in such a service and that if I launched this service, it would fail. Again, I laughed and disagreed.

And so the challenge begins…

He challenged me “Identifize Consulting” to find and create 30 social media brands, as a paid service, to a current or potential job seeker within the next 30 days.

I thought…he is working with baby numbers…lol!!!

I then explained to him that I would not only accept his challenge, but increase that number to 100 (ok, are you keeping up? That is 100 social media footprints in 30 days (What I was thinking…lol)? I said, that’s right…100!!! And because the foundation of Identifize Consulting is to give back, we will include resume updates AND match $25 of their fee to The Boys & Girls Club of America or USCares.org who helps military families with financial, employment, and advocacy support in their time of need  (their tax deductible choice). :-) Wait, I am not through yet; each customer will automatically be entered into a drawing to win one of (five) Apple IPad3 Bundle packages (64GB Wi-Fi with Retina Display and Accessories) OR one of (two) $1000 cash prizes!

We agreed via the “hand shake” and I immediately thought…what am I going to do? (Oh, NO!!!! LOL don’t laugh at me :-)).

So…here I am…coming to you. I need your help. I have never backed down from a challenge in my life and today will not be that first day!  I am asking for you, to help me, help you, help…me…lol (I hope that came out right…lol).

If you are ready right now, and don’t need to read more, please email: TheChallenge@IdentifizeConsulting.com

You can see it’s already posted on our site: http://www.identifizeconsulting.com/the-challenge.html

But, if you need our sales pitch…

Ok, so if we are going take on this challenge, we have to have a short sales pitch (work with me sales people…lol).  Why would it be a benefit for you to have your own social media footprint as a working professional? You are not P. Diddy or Donald Trump right? You have not written a book or received a Grammy right? You are just an everyday, average, ordinary citizen who pays bills right? Or, maybe not (snickering).

YOU my friend are a valuable asset to any company that you work for and you have done many things throughout your career to show that. Here are a few reasons why you should have a social media brand:

Here is THE WHY:

#1 – If you are online, you have already started creating your brand whether you like it or not. Does that photo on Facebook that shows you throwing one back with your best friend show a true picture of who you are and what you can do for a potential company?

Take control of your brand!

You decide what you want people to see. Blocking your profiles and photos mean nothing because the reality is, recruiters and employers are searching for their next candidate via social media these days. So in essence you are ensuring that you cannot be found. Take control of your brand and show the value that you bring to a company and DO WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO DO and MAKE THE MONEY YOU REALLY WANT TO MAKE! LOL!

#2 – How many times have you done something amazing at work and received no recognition for it, or it was lightly mentioned, or you got what you were looking for but it was well forgotten when the next fire came about? Developing your brand is also about showing what you can do. It’s about making that resume more alive and real.

#3 – Let the recruiters and employers find you! If you were presented with the right opportunity (great location/commute, excellent pay, outstanding benefits, advancement & training) you would leave right? Not all recruiters are looking for the “right” candidate on a job board. Some of the best candidates for a recruiter or potential company are the ones who are currently working or finishing up their educational requirements. Again, creating your brand gives you the opportunity to show a well-rounded picture of who you truly are and what you can potentially bring to the table.

#4 – Set yourself apart from the crowd (ESPECIALLY, if you are an active job seeker).  Recruiters and employers are going through hundreds of resumes.  Let your resume be the one that stands out! Let YOUR resume take them to a place where they can not only see you on paper, but see a few other sides of you online as well (keep it clean…lol). Let them see that you take your work seriously, you’re up-to-date on what’s going on within your specific industry, and that you’re a valuable asset.

#5 - Increase your worth! Don’t you know companies want to hire the best-of-the-best? By taking control of your social media brand, you immediately show that you take your career seriously and that you are passionate about what you do. You also show that you are about building “the brand” (what company does not want that…lol).

Bonus for the industry expert who has not embraced building a personal social media presence:

#6Bonus – If you have been in your perspective industry for more than 10 years you should have a social media presence. And we are moving on…lol!

Here is THE HOW/WAY:

With the package that we are offering, you will receive:

• Fully Updated Resume and Cover Letter
• Develop or Update & Optimize your LinkedIn profile( including group management and training)
• Develop or Update Your Fully Designed Facebook Fan Page (including Likes training and training)
• Develop or Update Your Fully Designed Twitter Page (including followers training and training)
• Develop or Update Your Fully Designed Google+ Page (including circle followers training and training)
• Develop Your Pinterest Page (including boards, pins and training)
• Social Media Management Platform (for you to consolidate all of your communities)
• Activate and increase your Klout Score
• Develop Your Personal Logo
• Work with you to develop your brand statement

 If you are looking to go the whole extra mile, for an additional price we will also:

• Extras: Your Own Personal Domain Name & Website
• Extras: Develop your own personal infographic or infographic resume
• Extras: Your Own Paper, Electronic, & Virtual Business Card

 Don’t forget to ask about our on-going training support for growing your networks!

**The training consists of how you can leverage your skills and/or how to use the platform properly**

Whew! That was a lot, I know, but as you can see, we are very passionate about this project. I mean, it’s a no brainer right?

• Building personal brands to increase employability
• Giving back to our youth and military service men and women
• Sweepstakes’, Prizes, & Giveaways

 Okay, what are you waiting for?