Summary Sunday Communicating Your Value

Summary Sunday Communicating Your Value It can be challenging to talk about yourself. And its even more difficult when you know communicating your value should be part of the message. With so much news to keep track of, I wanted to re-share some of the top articles that will help with your job search and career! Money, maximizing your personal brand and social media were hot topics this week! Here are the 5 best performing articles to help you when communicating your value! Oh, and Happy Mothers Day to all you moms out there! SALARY NEGOTIATION Yes, you should always think about negotiating your salary. And heck, it doesnt hurt to try to ask if thats the best they can do. How to Negotiate Salary During the Job Interview by Dana Leavy | YouTern This post lays out six steps to negotiate your offer. The good news is, you and the employer both want the best deal possible. Leavy says Typically, your main concern is getting the best job possible and earning a decent salary. In the meantime, the employer’s main concerns are paying a competitive salary while  hiring the best talent possible. LINKEDIN Your LinkedIn summary is too important to dismiss. (And too many people have skipped including one.) 7 LinkedIn Profile Summaries That We Love (And How to Boost Your Own) by Kate Reilly | LinkedIns Talent Blog The featured summaries are for recruiters/talent acquisition professionals, but they still provide ideas! How to: Write Your LinkedIn Summary Like a LinkedIn Influencer by  Siofra Pratt | SocialTalent Logic, rules and reminders for how to write a really great summary! SOCIAL MEDIA Please, please, please! Do not dismiss the power of social media/social networking when searching for a job! 13 Social Media Power Tips for Getting the Job You Want by  Matt Sweetwood for Entrepreneur | Fox News TWITTER 10 Twitter Features You Aren’t Using… You Are Missing Out by  Susanna Gebauer | The Social Ms