10 Ways to Boost Your Professional Brand
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Build a strong professional image in and out of the workplace to advance your career. 10 tips to boost your personal brand.
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10 Ways to Boost Your Professional Brand
- 1. Boost your professional brand 10 WAY S TO BOOS T YOUR BRAND & ADVANCE YOUR CARE ER @JobSearchAmanda @TheLadders
- 2. TheLadders is a premier mobile career network for all professionals that focuses on finding THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE RIGHT JOB. @JobSearchAmanda @TheLadders
- 3. Clean up your online presence. Google your name and review the top results. Take steps to build out your professional profiles and secure your personal accounts. @@JJoobbSSeeaarrcchhAAmmaannddaa @@TThheeLLaaddddeerrss
- 4. Take a seat at the table. If you’re attending an event that’s sure to be crowded, get there early and grab a seat at the table so it’s easier to join in the conversation and voice your opinion. @@JJoobbSSeeaarrcchhAAmmaannddaa @@TThheeLLaaddddeerrss
- 5. Never stop learning Seek out professional development opportunities to improve your skills. Provide value to your team by sharing your newfound knowledge. @@JJoobbSSeeaarrcchhAAmmaannddaa @@TThheeLLaaddddeerrss
- 6. Use your first and last name. When you’re at a business meeting or professional event, introduce yourself using your first and last name. @TheLadders @JobSearchAmanda @TheLadders
- 7. Get involved. Whether it’s the company co-ed soccer league or an event for their corporate social responsibility program, join in! It’s a great way to network in less formal surroundings. @JobSearchAmanda @TheLadders
- 8. Recruit a mentor. The right mentor can teach you the ins and outs of your industry, help you navigate corporate politics, overcome adversity, and introduce you to the right people and resources to advance your career. Seek out mentors and sponsors @JobSearchAmanda @TheLadders @JobSearchAmanda @TheLadders
- 9. Exude confidence. Most executives believe confidence is essential to being a good leaders. When all else fails, fake it ‘til you make it. @@JJoobbSSeeaarrcchhAAmmaannddaa @@TThheeLLaaddddeerrss
- 10. Stop apologizing all the time. If you didn’t do anything wrong, don’t be apologetic. While you may think you’re being polite, you’re actually unintentionally hurting your professional brand. I’m sorry @@JJoobbSSeeaarrcchhAAmmaannddaa @@TThheeLLaaddddeerrss
- 11. @JobSearchAmanda @TheLadders Toot your own horn If you want to get ahead, you need to be recognized for your accomplishments. Share your successes at the office with your boss and colleagues. @JobSearchAmanda @TheLadders
- 12. Build a brag sheet. Document your major contributions and achievements so you’re always prepared to discuss the value you bring to the organization. @@JJoobbSSeeaarrcchhAAmmaannddaa @@TThheeLLaaddddeerrss
- 13. Thank You Amanda Augustine, CPCC & CPRW Job Search Expert Follow us @TheLadders Follow me @JobSearchAmanda Ask Amanda: TheLadders.com/AskAmanda @JobSearchAmanda @TheLadders
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- Learn how to build and advertise your professional brand, in and out of the workplace, to advance your career. To read the full article on this topic, visit TheLadders blog, The Career Chronicles: http://bit.ly/1r4bgv5
- TheLadders (www.theladders.com) is a premier for all professionals ($40K+) that focuses on finding the right person for the right job.
- Google your name and review the first page of results. Does each listing support or weaken your professional brand? Take steps to make these results better, such as: Increasing the security settings on your personal accounts. Building or fleshing out your professional social media accounts. Writing posts for the company blog, your personal blog or another publication. Creating a professional profile for your professional associations’ directories. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1mxQ2Oy.
- Put yourself in a position that will make it easier to join in the conversation and voice your opinion. If you have something to contribute to the discussion, speak up – don’t wait for an opening to appear, as you may miss your window.
- The best way to maintain a long, prosperous career is to never stop learning. Prove that you are a valuable resource to your employer by sharing your newfound knowledge with the members of your team.
- When you look someone in the eye and confidently introduce yourself with your full name, you automatically sound more professional.
- This is a great way to establish your brand at the organization and informally network with colleagues from other parts of the company.
- As you become more involved with your organization and relevant networking groups, it will be easier to identify the right person to become your mentor. For more information, visit: http://ivill.ag/1DwrBfZ
- It’s important to exude self-assurance, even when you feel lost and helpless. Keep this in mind when you’re searching for a job or running your first big project at your company.
- Do you have a tendency to apologize in the workplace, even when we’ve done nothing wrong? Research has shown that men will often interpret this behavior as a sign of weakness or a lack of conviction.
- If you’re working on a project that’s going well, don’t be afraid to share your enthusiasm with your boss. Keep your manager in the loop so he knows you’ve got things covered.
- Choose whatever format works best for you, whether that’s a Word document, an Excel sheet, a list in your Evernote app or an actual journal. For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/1558by0
- Thank you! Want more information? Check out my Ask Amanda column on TheLadders Career Chronicles, and follow me on Twitter and through my Facebook page for tips and articles every day! Ask Amanda Column theladders.com/askamanda TheLadders Career Advice theladders.com/career-advice Twitter @JobSearchAmanda Facebook Page http://ow.ly/hh6wT
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