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Your career. Your future.Do you have what it takes to succeed?
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NEW REALITY
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Thursday, January 19, 12
InteriorDesign
Project Manager
Photographer
Graphic Designer
Writer/BloggerSales Representative
Negotiator
Budget Manager
Sustainability Advocate
Branding Consultant
Product Researcher
Client Representative
Psychologist
Anthropologist
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WHO ARE YOU?
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Your
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• Know your brand (Passion, values, strengths, story)
• Be your brand (Professional image, first and lasting impressions)
• Share your story (Tell everyone you know)
• Leverage your story (...through social media and networking )
The Brand of You
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POWER OF COMMUNICATION
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Your
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• The words you use to communicate your story
• Written correspondence (email,s letters, thank you notes, text messages/blog/posts)
• Oral communication (elevator speech/introduction, voicemails)
• Face-to-face interaction (physical appearance, body language/physical contact)
• Think before you speak (active listening)
Forms of communication
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EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY
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Online presence• Digital portfolio
• Digital resume
• LinkedIn profile
• Other resourcesYour
car
eer
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Online presence- digital portfolio
~ SlideShare ~ Folio Link ~ Prezi
Your
car
eer
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Online presence- digital resume
~ Visual CV
Your
car
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Online presence- LinkedIn profile
Your
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If you think no one watches your online activity, think again...
Your
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According to a survey of 300 hiring professionals conducted by Reppler,
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NETWORKNETWORK
NETWORKThursday, January 19, 12
Knowing people
Network
ASIDwww.asidwi.org
IIDAwww.iidawi.org
WGBAwww.wgba.org
FUEL www.fuelmilwaukee.org
NKBAwww.nkbawi.org
Your
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LEARN BY EXAMPLE
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Meet Mary.Mary is an interior design student at WCTC. She is a student member of ASID and is responsible for communicating news and information to the members via the Chapter’s Facebook Page.She currently volunteers at Children’s Hospital.She works part time at a local coffee shop, where she also coordinates monthly entertainment schedule.In her free time, she enjoys running and has competed in several marathons.She is looking for an internship at an architectural firm.
Student Profile
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Who is Mary?
Project Manager
Photographer
Graphic Designer
Writer/BloggerSales Representative
Negotiator
Budget Manager
Sustainability Advocate
Branding Consultant
Product Researcher
Client Representative
Psychologist
Anthropologist
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- Hi, My name is Mary and I study interior design at WCTC. This summer, I’ll
be looking for internship opportunities for the fall. I’m passionate about the
connection between people and the environments where they live, work and
play. I am prepared to support your team in any way in order to learn the real
world process of creating engaging environments.
Mary’s Elevator Speech
Option One
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- Hi, My name is Mary and I am an interior design student at WCTC.
Through my volunteer work at Children’s Hospital, I see first hand the impact
of an environment on human health, safety and well-being. I would love the
opportunity to intern with a firm that specializes in healthcare environments
I’m constantly researching design innovations in healthcare and would like to
help grow your resource library.
Mary’s Elevator Speech
Option Two
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Mary’s Elevator Speech
- Hi, My name is Mary. And I serve coffee. While some people call me a
barista, I consider myself an anthropologist. I see multiple generations interact
with each other and the environment in different ways. I want to intern with a
firm that believes in universal design. I want to design spaces that appeal to
people of all ages. I want to learn. I am prepared to work hard and show up
every day.
Option Three
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Preparing an elevator speechYo
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r• What are your strengths?
pinpoint your best features, achievements, areas of acceleration...not GPA, but true life experience.
• Who is your target audience?understand who you are speaking to
• What is the main benefit?use an active adverb like improve, broaden, help train...
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