Whatitis+howtodoit.

HI.I’mAndrea. I’m a connector of
people and opportunities. I’m a go-to person for innovative ideas or an artistic touch. I bring the insight of a boomerang Duluthian just on the edge of the Millennial generation.

HI.I’mDave. I’m a matchmaker. I’m
a public address announcer. I am proud to keep talent in Duluth! my motto is “Impact one person every day, change one life, change many.”

Everyinteractionisanopportunity.

theinterviewstartsfarbeforetheinterview
itself.

intheparkinglot

Intheelevator

Inthereceptionarea

whatkindofimpressiondo
youwanttoleavebehind?

buildyourpersonalbrand. knowitandownit.

everymomentisachancetomakeitorBreakit

Whatkindofimpressionareyouleaving?

intheclassroom?

inyoursocialworld?

inyourworkplace?

inyourcommunity? Painting of Mayor Don
Ness and Jim Carlson by Joe Kander

Online?

whatkindofbranddoyouwanttobegivingoff??

howdoyoudifferentiateyourselffromyourpeers?

whatisyouruniquevalueproposition? skills and abilities Interests
and Values Personality

10waystoownandhoneyourpersonal
brand:

1. understandyourcurrentmessage...

...andmakechangewherechangeisdue.

2.identifywhatsetsyouapart... values/beliefs interests/hobbies skills/talents strengths
roles/responsibilities goals/purpose

...andarticulateyourbrand. Make PERSONAL BUSINESS CARDS
that represent your brand!

3.buildanonlinepresence Blog Comment Tweet Follow
Connect Share Pin Link in Like

4. buildacampuspresence Get involved. Take
on a leadership role Get to know your professors. Ask for help. Find joy. Use your voice. Try the uncomfortable . Form relationships . Show up. Believe in something. Believe in you. Offer Help.

5. buildacommunitypresence Attend Networking Events.
Volunteer. Pay attention. Join a board. Join professional groups. Build a support network. Give back. Be present. Engage in your community.

6.write.writewell.writeoften. Professional Emails. Content. Resume
and Cover Letters. Thank you Notes.

7.masterthebasics

8.read.forfun.

9.adaptyourbrandasyouevolve.

10.Rememberthatlifeisaninterview.

everydayisachancetomakeitorbreakit.

WHatisthepersonalbrandyouwanttoleave
behind?

ifyouwanttoconnectwithus Andrea Chartier, Career Counselor
The College of St. Scholastica AChartier@css.edu Dave Cook, Career Services Manager Duluth Business University DavidC@dbumn.edu

...nowgettoit!