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[You can find a video of the presentation here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jTjYI_l8cg]
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Personal branding is not just about style or packaging and it is more about substance, the inner core, discovering what is innate about you and projecting it to the outer world authentically. Thus there would be a congruence between the inner self and the world’s expectations.
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My 2011 TEDxAlbany presentation about how stuttering taught me to embrace being weird and helped me start a business.
[You can find a video of the presentation here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jTjYI_l8cg]
This document provides guidance on personal branding and managing one's career. It discusses developing a personal brand statement, communicating one's personal brand online and offline, and creating an action plan. The key aspects covered are defining one's strengths, skills, attributes, and values to develop a unique personal brand identity and message. It also emphasizes the importance of consistency, clarity and constancy in representing one's personal brand across different channels and situations. Participants are guided to reflect on their target audience and impact, and commit to specific online and offline actions to strengthen their personal brand.
This document discusses how to effectively communicate your personal brand on LinkedIn. It provides tips on branding yourself such as having a professional headshot, highlighting your accomplishments, and crafting an impactful headline and personal brand statement. Mistakes to avoid include sending too many invitations, having content that could turn people off, and saying no too often.
The document discusses the importance of personal branding for businesses. It defines personal branding as communicating an individual's unique traits and experiences to demonstrate value. The document stresses that a personal brand is not just what someone does, but who they are. It asks several questions to prompt reflection on how effectively one's personal brand is currently supporting business goals and if it clearly conveys the right image and message to stakeholders.
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The document provides an introduction from CJ Powell, a public relations adviser. It discusses Powell's background and experience in developing communications strategies and using PR to support brand strategies. Powell explains they are presenting to discuss the importance of brand development for businesses. The presentation will cover what a brand is, why brands should be important to companies, examples of strong and weak brands, and how to develop a brand to win new business.
The document discusses how to build a personal brand and find your "rebel voice" by owning the definition of who you are. It emphasizes developing a clear personal brand statement that conveys your unique attributes and skills and how you impact your target audience. The document provides tips for researching your brand, developing a charismatic brand, and promoting your personal brand through various online and offline channels.
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Join Caroline Dowd-Higgins as she helps you identify your super powers, strengths, and unique competencies that will bring you recognition and advancement opportunities in your career. Become an influencer and a thought leader and take your destiny into your own hands.
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The document provides information and guidance about personal branding from Paul Copcutt, a personal brand architect. It includes sections on understanding one's attributes, passions, values, and creating a personal brand statement. Copcutt advocates developing a unique value proposition and understanding how others perceive you in order to craft an authentic personal brand that stands out. He emphasizes the importance of owning your personal brand and voice in today's digital world.
This document outlines an agenda for Kristy Meyer's online marketing planning and alpaca training session. The morning agenda covers branding, content marketing, SEO/SEM/social media. The afternoon focuses on designing a digital marketing plan and creating social media pages. Kristy Meyer is a 15-year marketer who owns a consulting business and will guide attendees on developing their online branding and digital strategies.
The document provides an introduction from CJ Powell, a public relations adviser. It discusses Powell's background and experience in developing communications strategies and using PR to support brand strategies. Powell explains they are presenting to discuss the importance of brand development for businesses. The presentation will cover what a brand is, why brands should be important to companies, examples of strong and weak brands, and how to develop a brand to win new business.
This document outlines seven principles for being authentically social on business social media platforms: 1) Focus on a few key platforms rather than spreading resources thin, 2) Use interactive content like video and carousels to engage audiences, 3) Humanize the brand by featuring people rather than just products, 4) Share the spotlight with customers, partners, and employees rather than making everything about the company, 5) Provide value to audiences rather than just self-promoting, 6) Share good news about charitable causes and community involvement, and 7) Engage more on LinkedIn through comments and posts in order to build professional connections.
Personal branding involves building an identity and online presence through elements like a brand promise, logo, photography, blog, and social media profiles. It also requires clearly communicating your contribution and value while promoting your brand through various marketing channels. Ultimately, personal branding can be monetized like a business to help propel your professional life and career. The key is developing a consistent brand across all aspects of your online and offline identity.
The document discusses personal branding and provides steps to develop a personal brand. It defines personal branding as a combination of one's image and reputation similar to a company brand. An important part of personal branding is developing a brand story that communicates one's value to their audience and their unique promise. The document encourages attendees to take steps like updating their LinkedIn profile and sharing their brand story to help promote their personal brand.
The document discusses developing a personal brand and provides tips for personal branding. It emphasizes understanding your attributes, passions, and values to develop a personal brand statement. It also stresses that your personal brand must communicate meaning, make an emotional connection, and leave a lasting impression in order to stand out. Authenticity is important, and your personal brand should own your voice and define who you are.
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The document discusses personal branding and how to build an effective personal brand through social media. It emphasizes that personal branding is an opportunity to help others by uniquely providing value. It recommends focusing a personal brand on clearly communicating who you are, who you want to help, and how you want to help them. It also stresses that building relationships through social media is key, and that meaningful results require consistent effort over at least six months.
Building your personal brand has a huge impact on your career. This presentation provides a guideline for starting the personal branding journey and using it for job search and career success.
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6. WHY A PERSONAL RECRUITING
BRAND?
• Recruiting is loyalty based vs. transactional
• You are a media outlet for your company
• Seeking “joiners”
• Tradition says ___ differentiation says ____
• Building trust around a top life decision
• Connecting with humans (your not a vet)
@alexputman #BeYou
7. MY JOURNEY
1996
agency
bill raden
“big biller”
2008
big title
big desk
who cares
2006
loathe
bored
connect
1999
corporate
hr
career
2013 +
disruptive
truth
happy
2009
toronto
blog
mind blown
10. RECRUITING TYPES
• What do you enjoy?
• What are you good at doing?
• What do you dread/loathe?
3 Types of “Recruiter” Personality
1. I like you, we can be Facebook
friends and then work together
2. I can find you without talking to
you or even liking you
3. Our company is better than your
company and here’s why
@alexputman #BeYou
17. CANDIDATE SCREENING
During the hiring process which social
networks do you use to screen candidates?
Facebook 76%
Twitter 53%
LinkedIn 48%
source: Reppler
@alexputman #BeYou
18. CANDIDATE VERIFICATION
% of employers who found something on
social media that caused them not to hire
2012 34%
2013 43%
2014 51%
45% of employers use a search engine
source: careerbuilder
@alexputman #BeYou
In order to discuss building your personal recruiting brand, let me tell you my journey.
2008:
Who am I?
36 years old, back on the staffing side, VP of RPO….but was not fulfilled
Got into recruiting by complete accident – STORY of resume drop
1996 heard Bill Radin speak and got a copy of his book
1999-2005 – Panasonic
2005-2006 – Datapath (learned what I did not want)
Began the network
2006 – 2011 – Bored by 2009
2009 – started the process
Blog contributors
Started a blog (socialtrex) – story of the PJ’s
Toronto (like minded folks)
Volunteer in social media management roles
Vlogging
Write a book
2008:
Who am I?
36 years old, back on the staffing side, VP of RPO….but was not fulfilled
Got into recruiting by complete accident – STORY of resume drop
1996 heard Bill Radin speak and got a copy of his book
1999-2005 – Panasonic
2005-2006 – Datapath (learned what I did not want)
Began the network
2006 – 2011 – Bored by 2009
2009 – started the process
Blog contributors
Started a blog (socialtrex) – story of the PJ’s
Toronto (like minded folks)
Volunteer in social media management roles
Vlogging
Write a book