Be Sharp: "Tell Me About Yourself" in Great Introductions and Professional Bios [Paperback]

Paula Asinof (Author), Mina Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 12, 2008

Learn How to Introduce Yourself in Interviews & Networking with Polish & Pizzazz. . . . Business today moves fast. And it’s unforgiving. When you have an opportunity to meet someone or present yourself for the first time, you create such a lasting impression, good or bad, that it’s difficult and maybe impossible to change. Few people have so much personality and self confidence that they can pull off a flawless personal introduction without any preparation or thought. BE SHARP will help you answer the perpetual question “Tell me about yourself” with professional polish and pizzazz. If you follow these guidelines, you will have . . . • An engaging, memorable “elevator pitch” • Confidence to introduce yourself anytime anywhere • Rediscovered your unique talents and capabilities • A well thought out introduction for customer meetings, networking events, or interviews • An impressive, high-impact bio that gets real results • The know-how to adapt your bio to any situation Once you have a solid introduction and your foundation bio, there are numerous ways to use it: job search, business proposals, marketing materials, websites, board bios, service business bios, and public speaking, to name a few. Also, our world of electronic communication demands that you pay attention to your cyberspace presence. This book addresses all these areas.

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About the Author

Paula Asinof, a career management executive and resume expert, is a catalyst for accelerating careers. With "straight talk" and unconventional thinking, she helps successful executives move up or move on. Her background includes executive search, executive coaching, career services, and senior corporate positions in Information Technology and Finance. She holds the prestigious designation of Credentialed Career Manager (CCM) and is a Certified NLP Coach. She has her BA from Washington University, an MA from Columbia University, and an MBA from The Wharton School. Mina Brown is an experienced executive coach, career consultant, and public speaker. As a former senior operations executive and CFO, she brings together a successful leadership track record and unusual intuition, deep compassion, and unflinching candor. She works with professionals at all levels who are changing jobs or changing careers as well as leaders in large global companies. Mina is a Certified NLP Coach and NLP Master Practitioner. She is a CPA and holds a BBA from Eastern Kentucky University and an MBA from Vanderbilt University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (December 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1439216762
• ISBN-13: 978-1439216767
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #276,842 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless, February 23, 2010

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Be Sharp is excellent advice for the 'new age' of job search. These principles are relevant and timeless. I highly recommend this book to everyone who is either in a job search or in sales.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sharpen your Act by just improving the basics, March 15, 2009

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Kristin S. Kaufman "Principle, Alignment, Inc... (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
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Paula Asinof is a seasoned professional who is reminding us to 'take care of the basics' to achieve competitive differentiation. How we 'show up', especially in these tough times, will certainly make a difference. This can be as simple as how we introduce ourselves, our 'elevator pitch', our one page 'bio' and 'leave behind'...these will make the difference in today's sea of unemployed and/or high potentials looking to achive greatness! Worth the read - a simple, yet incredibly powerful - book of golden nuggets. Highly recommend.

Kristin Kaufman

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed, January 29, 2009

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Marcia Borello (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews
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This book was provided by a friend who was aware that I would soon be making a career change. It is an invaluable tool, especially if you have not been job hunting for some time and need a new, fresh approach to market yourself. Thank you to the authors who did a great job!