Archive for March, 2010
The New Political Leader
Web 2.0 technology has dramatically transformed the way the government communicates with its constituents. I recently had the opportunity to work with a US Navy Captain (O6) who wanted to pioneer cloud computing technology within the Department of Defense – basically open source communication within a non classified arena – something the commercial sector has [...]
Filed under: Politics, Social Media | Leave a Comment
Tags: government, healthcare reform, jared cohen, Politics, queen rania
Long-term FTW
Long-term planning can ensure happiness, health, and success in both the professional world and in personal relationships. Of course there may be times when plans are derailed by situations that no one can anticipate. However, acknowledging a flexible plan which pinpoints the risks that may occur along the way will help counter any unexpected roadblocks. [...]
Filed under: Career, My Experiences | 1 Comment
Tags: business plan, Career, healthcare, long-term, planning, retirement, startup
I recently splurged my tax refund check to buying a new wardrobe for a gig in the East Coast. All I kept thinking while at the check out counter was loans… rent… movers… The fact is though, as much as I hate to admit it, looks matter. The way you present yourself in a professional [...]
Filed under: Career | 2 Comments
Tags: business casual, discount shopping, fashion, interviewing, professional attire, work
Social media is the new “it girl” of digital marketing. Traditional media (i.e newspapers, television) is in collapse as consumers have more pull in the market than journalists. I attended a seminar sponsored by the San Diego Software Industry Council (SDSIC) this morning where Cherry Park, Director of Digital Marketing for Qualcomm (the mobile giant), [...]
Filed under: Branding, Social Media | 1 Comment
Tags: blogging, digital marketing, facebook, mobile, Social Media, traditional media, Twitter, youtube
Competition is fierce, so differentiation is key. Any positive defining characteristic makes a difference in the both the corporate world, relationships, and “real life” itself. For instance, my name Virgilia (pronounced Vur-jill-ee-ah) is extremely unique. I walked into an interview with a Fortune 100 company, and the first thing the interviewer did was ask me [...]
Filed under: Branding, Career | 4 Comments
Tags: Branding, differentiation, interviewing, personal branding, resume
