…Now that you’ve got a career plan, it’s time to begin your personal branding…
We probably wouldn’t be human if we didn’t worry about how we are perceived by others. In this blog, I’m addressing personal brands: how we appear to others; how (well) we are received; and most importantly, take our marketing pieces to the next level…
Wondering where to start actually managing your career? With this career blog, we start at the beginning, and we go through the practical steps that help set us up for success in the marketplace. Do this program once, and you’ll have job search skills for life.
Toronto Metropolitan University Interview Clip: Jamie Mason, reporter with “The Scope”, interviews M. Michelle Nadon on what it takes to get a job in media these days.
Facebook interview with Stephanie Gosine from #askBRTV
CHCH Morning Live Interview: M. Michelle Nadon is featured on CHCH’s Morning Live with Bob Cowan, discussing all the changes to navigating careers c2020.
Thrive Global: Building Your Plan and Your Brand – Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global Network featured article with Lisa MacDonald: Career Activism Interview
To sum up: M. Michelle Nadon, Author of: Careers AF!
…New rules, new tools, for the post-pandemic gig economy
Are you are a new grad trying to get a foot in the door? Are you a millennial looking to move up the ladder? Are you a boomer seeking to reinvent? Or, are you a new immigrant trying to get a handle on the local employment market? …
ITS A WHOLE NEW JOB WORLD OUT THERE!
Not only do the old rules not apply, but in many cases they don’t even exist anymore! As a result, no matter what your situation, you need to know the new rules and how to work them to your advantage. That’s why you needCareers AF!
The E-Book tells you WHAT to do to manage your career; the WorkBook gives you templates on HOW to do it!
“A Lifeline!” “An Absolute Game Changer” “Speaks to the Heart” “Eye-Opening” “A First-Rate Fail-Proof Career Strategy” “The WorkBook is simply amazing“
– Karen Young, Program Coordinator & Professor, Humber Faculty of Media & Creative Arts
“Careers AF! should be your go-to gift for anyone graduating university/college to use as reference to navigate their career path.” -– Craig Colby, ColbyVision
– Craig Colby, Executive Producer, Colbyvision
IN EASY-TO-READ, CONVERSATIONAL LANGUAGE,CAREERS AF!DELIVERS:
✔️ Valuable information you will use to assess specifically which jobs are a fit for you so you don’t waste time applying for a job you can’t get (or actually don’t want)
✔️ Easy Guidelines for writing up concrete goals, resumes, cover letters, bios, references, and even recommendations (in case someone is willing to recommend you but wants you to draft the actual letter)
✔️ Completely current intel on how to effectively make platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Facebook really work for you
✔️ Insightful techniques for preparing yourself mentally and emotionally for job search
✔️ Insider insights into how to “master the interview” (along with “the biggest mistakes people make in interviews” — so you can avoid them!)
✔️ Clear advice on how to ask for the salary you want and negotiate a solid $$ deal
✔️ Real inspiration“Killer APP Alerts”and real-time encouragement“Mindset Alerts” to actually do the things that will position you at the top of the list when you apply
If you’re in the job market, max out your efforts, and avoid potential discouragement: In other words, set yourself up for success with the knowledge and experience, tips and insider secrets imparted in every page of CAREERS AF!
Special thanks to Alisyn Camerota, Anchor, CNN, and journalist role-model par excellence!
About M. Michelle Nadon – Recruiting Specialist & Executive Career Coach
Michelle Nadon is known for her comprehensive knowledge of the media and entertainment industries. Since 2004, she has been the leading provider of recruitment and cutting-edge career coaching resources for the Canadian media and cultural sectors.
mediaINTELLIGENCE (mI) is renown for continuously evolving its career coaching resources and services to meet — and surpass — industry standards. Now in its 20th year, mI has undertaken recruiting assignments with all major Canadian networks. We’ve also worked with dozens of independent production houses and cultural organizations, and delivered proprietary career development training at many Canadian colleges and universities.
– Bruce Glawson, Co-Chair of It Gets Better Canada
Prior to founding mI, Michelle’s portfolio included managing policy and regulatory compliance with Bell Media. She served as General & Operations Manager in two post-production houses. For five years, she worked in production with TVOntario’s English & French public broadcasting networks. Earlier in her career, she worked with industry leader Nelvana on award-winning 2D and 3D animated series.
Michelle is fluently bilingual. She holds certificates in Advanced Blogging, Social Media Marketing, The Alliance Atlantis Banff Television Executive Program, and Queens’ University’s Executive Marketing Program. Michelle lives north of Toronto with her “Littles”, HEro & maRL, and spends all of her spare time, goodwill and company profits on animal rescue and animal advocacy through C4P Animal Rescue.