Learn from the mistakes of others

I had a question from Jessica about the term "personal branding" and whether it was more than an American buzzword. For an answer, I asked Bill Lang, Melbourne-based career development consultant and Fulbright scholar. Bill said that while personal branding originated in the US, it was an effective career tool anyone could use. "It makes sense to think about your own personal branding - or how people see you - and whether that image is working for you or against you," Bill said.

I had a question from Jessica about the term "personal branding" and whether it was more than an American buzzword. For an answer, I asked Bill Lang, Melbourne-based career development consultant and Fulbright scholar. Bill said that while personal branding originated in the US, it was an effective career tool anyone could use. "It makes sense to think about your own personal branding - or how people see you - and whether that image is working for you or against you," Bill said.