What personal branding rules apply to a young or emerging professional?

Dear Sam: I recently came across your column and then took some time to review your website. Except for an 18-month part-time position coordinating children’s programs for a local church, my job for the last 16 years has been educating my children. My oldest graduated from homeschool four years ago and has recently graduated from college. Now, I have a high school junior that is moving quickly toward adulthood.Things have changed so much since I needed to create a resume, and I have found there is even terminology that I am unfamiliar with when reading and researching how to find a job. I am currently working with another homeschool mom to put together a workshop for our high schoolers to help prepare them for their job/career search. It seems like so much that I find has more to do with changing careers or resumes for people with experience. How do we help our high schoolers get started? Some of them have college plans. Others are simply hoping to find a part-time job now or in the near future. Do you have any advice or resources that you would recommend? – StacyDear Stacy: How amazing that you have dedicated so much…
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