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Personal Branding
in Work and Life
@jackccrawford
All views are my own and not those of my employer
or any other organization or individual
Disclaimer
This presentation is for non-profit educational purposesAll media and trademarks are property of their respective owners
Our Path
Personal branding – what is it?
How am I currently perceived by prospective employers or customers?
How might I create and promote my personal brand?
What are the next steps on my path?
Personal Branding
“The Brand Called You,” Fast Company, August 1997
Tom Peters challenged us to state in 15 words or less:
“What is it that I dothat
makes me *different?”
* unique, memorable, valuable, useful, positive, credible, outstanding, in-demand
Great brands have …
Character and values
Authenticity and transparency
High quality track record
Enthusiasm and passion
Knowledge and experience
Something to offer for today’s need
Tide® is a registered trademark of Proctor & Gamble
Consistent dress code?Is that enough?
Fair use images from various sources
It’s really about personal relationships
We all “know” more than one other person – but, how many people do we know well?
Keith Ferrazzi, author of “Never Eat Alone” and “Who’s Got Your Back” describes “mind-sets” to develop close relationships
Generosity, vulnerability, candor and accountability
He advises us to gain a team of trusted advisors for guidance and “help to hold us accountable to achieving our goals”
www.RelationshipMastersAcademy.com
Ferrazzi’s “Mind-Sets”
Generosity
“Pay it forward” – commit to helping others
Ferrazzi calls this a “safe place to create relationships”
Vulnerability
Let your guard down
“Feerless friendship”
Take risks
Candor
Freedom to be honest with those you confide in
Share your dreams
Accountability
Follow through on your promises to others
Be open to critique and challenge
Who’s got your back, by Keith Ferrazzi, 2009, Broadway Books. ISBN 978-0-385-52133-8
by prospective employers or clients?How am I perceived …
What do prospective employers think about me?
Limited personal branding
An incorrect assessment
Stacks of resumes limit the review time
Rushed assessment of what you can do for them
First glance is what they THINK they will get
Effective, targeted personal brand
You directly influence what they perceive
You may not be what everyone is seeking
BUT, someone is seeking what YOU have to offer
An effective brand will get you noticed by the right person at the right time
This may be shocking …
Résumés are woefully ineffective in getting you in the door
You have to get noticed before you deliver your résumé
HOW?Change your strategy, then change your tools
Tip: Internet social networking tools
Be yourself. Be different.
Branding:Knowing
whoyou are
&sharing thatwith others
“I’m a PC, I’m a Mac.” advertisement, Apple Computer, Inc., 2009.“Think different.” is a slogan of Apple Computer
How can I create and promote it?My personal brand
Bring your personal brand to a broader audienceIt’s almost always free and definitely easy
Standardize, socialize and supersize
2012 – Social networks are
growing exponentially
Since Tom Peters’ article in 1997, the world has adopted social networking as a given;
Personal branding using internet tools is taking hold
Think of your friends and colleagues:
how many do you know that have a social footprint?
You can expand your job search and networking reach with a few key communities:
Extend your reach and influence with:
meetup.comOne of the BEST resources to network in your community
All interests you could imagine – where people meet and greet
on our path
Next steps
You and your brand
Take the time to write down some things
What do I like to do? (personal passion, interests)
What am I good at? (hobby, profession, skill)
Who are my top five relationships? How close am I to each of them?
What do I have to offer others?
Then, think about them. And then, start to brand yourself
Quickstart!
Image
Get a professional headshot
Optional: avatar, informal picture
Story
Create 2-3 slogans/statements
Draft a two sentence bio
Presence
Create Google+, LinkedIn, Foursquare and Quora accounts (if you don’t have them already)
Start (slowly) sharing your interests, stories, life moments, advice, etc.
RésuméGo online!
A few final tips for jobseekers
Contract work is good – look for it
Gets your foot in the door
It’s an opportunity to:
meet more contacts
hear about more jobs
expand your reach
Prepare for the unforeseen opportunity
Have your branding ready online & off
Print your personal business card – VISTAPRINT has changed the game
http://about.me/jackccrawford
Thank you!