This document provides career advice and discusses developing an online personal brand. It emphasizes knowing your strengths and story, sharing your story through social media and networking, effective communication, embracing technology like having an online portfolio and LinkedIn profile, and the importance of networking. It also touches on preparing an elevator speech by outlining your strengths and benefits for your target audience. The overall message is on investing in your personal brand and online presence to succeed in your career.
5. “ I have no special talents.
I am passionately curious.”
~ Albert Einstein
6. Your career The Brand of You
• Know your brand (Passion, values, strengths, story)
• Share your story (Tell everyone you know)
• Don’t sit at your desk all day (Interact, build a brand)
• Invest time and money in your brand
(“I see you everywhere” effect)
• Leverage social media and networking
have the same amount of time – time is no excuse! )
(We all
8. Forms of communication
Your career
• The words you use to communicate your story
• Written correspondence (email, letter, thank you notes, text
messages/blog/posts)
• Oral communication (elevator speech/introduction, voicemails)
• Face-to-face interaction (physical appearance, body language/physical
contact)
• Think before you speak (active listening)
18. Your career If you think no one watches your online activity,
think again...
According to a survey of 300 hiring professionals conducted by Reppler,
22. Your career Preparing an elevator speech
• What are your strengths?
pinpoint your best features, achievements, areas of
acceleration...not GPA, but true life experience.
• Who is your target audience?
understand who you are speaking to
• What is the main benefit?
use an active adverb like improve, broaden, help train...
23. GOOD
LUCK
Jenny S. Schrank Aga Artka
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jsrebs@yahoo.com contactme@agaartka.com