Leicester Award for Employability - FLEX Programme: Unit 2 Assessment Presentation - My Personal Brand

1. My Personal Brand Matthew McCarthy

2. Introducing myself Graduate with BA (Hons) in Politics 2011 Interests Values Experience Skills

3. What makes me unique? Never taken anything for granted Exploit every opportunity to stay ahead of the game Unique? I think so!

4. Specialism's? Studied Politics for 5 years 2 years at A-Level 3 years at undergraduate level, graduated with a First Experience as an intern for my local MP Experience in PR/Communications Placements at Bedford Borough Council Journalism Further placements at two local newspapers References

5. Communicating this with... Future employers Sell myself Aware of my skills and boost employability Contacts and networks Further develop Possible clients that I meet and colleagues I work with Confidence in my abilities Build a trusting and sound working relationship Secure future work

6. Use of social networks

7. What my personal brand will give me ACHIEVE: Greater employability Increased awareness and confidence in my own abilities Valuable edge in the jobs market and solid CV Enhanced online presence Success!