New book by Dan Schawbel helps manage your career Me 2.0 -

New book by Dan Schawbel helps manage your career Me 2.0 - I work with Dan Schawbel as an editor of his Personal Branding Magazine, so I am delighted to share the news about his book Boston, MA (April 7, 2009) In the past few years, the competition for entry-level jobs has increased substantially, and the 1.4 million college graduates this year are about to face the toughest challenge to date. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) reports that companies are hiring only 1.3% more graduates in 2009, which is down from 16% in 2008. A college degree, which was once a key differentiator in the corporate recruitment process, has now become a single qualifier for almost any entry-level position. The way we manage our careers is changing and the Internet has become the new ticket to post-graduate success. In his new book, Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success (Kaplan Publishing, April 2009), Dan Schawbel explains how anyone can become successful by using social media tools, such as blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, in order to stand out and make a name for themselves. Me 2.0 is the first book about personal branding written for the millennial generation by a millennial, that bridges the gap between the current business environment and the progressive best practices of the future. In a tough employment environment, it is absolutely essential to move past old rules and embrace job hunting 2.0 Dan Schawbels new book will show you how, explains Sydney Finkelstein, Steven Roth Professor of Management, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. If you want to get a job out of college or succeed in the job youre currently in, you have to be the commander of your career, which means that youre accountable for your own destiny, explains Dan Schawbel, the leading personal branding expert for Gen-Yers. Me 2.0 teaches you how to use social media tools for personal empowerment, confidence building, and professional networking that can actually result in attracting jobs directly to you, without applying! Recruiters will find you. Not only do you have to aggressively promote yourself, but you also have to protect your brand, by claiming your domain name and actively grooming your Google results, says Dan. A recent Careerbuilder.com survey showed that one in every five hiring managers used social networks to conduct background checks on candidates. Highlights from Me 2.0 include: †¢ A 4-step proven personal branding process for career success. †¢ Over 40 expert quotes from leaders, including Don Tapscott, Guy Kawasaki, Penelope Trunk, Chris Brogan, Laura Ries, David Kirkpatrick, and Steve Rubel. †¢ More than 70 research reports, three personal case studies and examples to offer a broader perspective on the topic. †¢ Tested advice on how to create an online and offline presence for career protection and self-promotion. Todays business world is filled with economic uncertainty, no job security and relentless competition. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US shed 3.6 million jobs since the recession began, which is the most since 1945. Economists state that another 2.5 million will be lost in 2009 (1.8 were lost by March 2009). Me 2.0 is the handbook for surviving and thriving in the digital age, and the recession. About the Author Dan Schawbel is the leading personal branding expert for Gen-Y. BusinessWeek considers Dan to be a leading voice in the area of personal branding and Fast Company calls Dan a personal branding force of nature. He has introduced a whole new generation to personal branding, as he opens up new opportunities and strives to elevate the practice. His Personal Branding Blog ® is consistently ranked in the top 100 marketing blogs in the world by AdAge, and has achieved syndication from Forbes, Reuters, Hoovers and the Chicago Sun-Times. Dan publishes Personal Branding Magazine ®, is the head judge for the Personal Brand Awards ® and directs Personal Branding TV ®. For more information, visit www.personalbrandingbook.com. If you need help getting your career in gear, I can assist! Contact me to learn how I can help you land the job you want!