turning you into a brand
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Like it or not, you already are a product and a service! Your personal brand is the focus, messaging and differentiation you need to stand out from the sea of job seekers. Tom Peters wrote in 1997: “We are CEOs of our own companies: Me Inc. To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called You.” No, it isn’t a fad, it is here to stay and the message is stronger than ever! Do you know what your brand is? In this session you’ll explore: * The 4 Ps of marketing and how they relate to your brand. * What 5 questions should you be asking yourself to define your brand. * 5 key steps to define/refine your brand. * Craft your unique value proposition by answering just 3 questions.TRANSCRIPT
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into a Brand
Hannah MorganCareer Sherpa: Guide to lifetime career navigation
Reputation Management | Social Media Strategies | Job Search
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Turning YOU
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• The 4 Ps of marketing and how they relate to your brand.
• What 5 questions should you be asking yourself to define your brand.
• 5 key steps to define/refine your brand.• Craft your unique value proposition by
answering just 3 questions.
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What service do you provide that fills a need
What is the going rate for the type
of service you
perform
Who is your
target audience
How will you get the
word out?
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VisionPurposeGoalValuesPassions
http://www.careerdistinction.com/workbook/
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What is one world problem or one area within your life you would like to see transformed?
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At your funeral, what would they say you accomplished? How did you touch their lives?What difference did you the world?
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List and prioritize all your goals! Which are most important?
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What are your values?
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What are you passionate
about?
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Feedback
SWOT
What makes you unique
Communication
Evaluation/Modification
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• Ask friends, family, coworkers, supervisors
• Review performance reviews• Review customer testimonials or letters of thanks• Review recommendations
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Strengths Weaknesses
Business development, sales New to the area
Not afraid to cold call Slow to close sales
Technology, Real Estate, City government No certification/formal education in these
Problem solving, listening
Historic preservation
Opportunities Threats
Community colleges Long sales cycles
County/City Economic Development Commission only jobs
SCORE, SBDC, SBA
Professional Services
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What Makes You the BEST choice?
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• Clear – be clear about who you are and who you are not.
• Consistant – share your brand across all communications vehicles.
• Constant – strong brands are always visible to their target audience.
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Evaluate Based on Outcomes
• Reassess• Tweak• Modify
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Every Employer Has a Problem. What is your unique promise of value?
• Price• Time• Convenience• Functionality• Originality• Style• Benefit• Effort• Ease • Access• Security• Emotion• Ethics• Reputation
What problem to do you solve?
How do you make a difference in the
world?
How do you meet/exceed needs?
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What problem do you solve?What do you do?
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What are your personal characteristics
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Who will benefit from your service?
• Who is your target?• Company?• Industry?• Department?• Customers?
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Value Proposition
I help____________________________ (target audience)
by ______________________________ (personality trait)
_________________________________ (problem you solve)
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• I help business process outsourcing companies by quickly performing accounts payable reporting without error for faster payment.
• I help new job seekers understand how to look for work better.
• I help customer focused businesses by cheerfully resolving calls the first time, making more customers happy.
• I devise emergency and evacuation processes to keep municipalities safer.
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The Best Guide for Your Career
• Your demonstrable promise of value • Proof of your integrity and character • Consistent and part of every aspect of your
career campaign • The way you demonstrate your worth to the
marketplace.
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