You are the brand

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You are the Brand Laura LaBine Chief Talent Officer ~ LaBine & Associates

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These principles are important for candidates that are marketing themselves to potential employers

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You are the Brand

Laura LaBineChief Talent Officer ~ LaBine & Associates

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Put your Best Foot Forward

• Be consistent• Everything is public• Stay focused• Take time to nurture

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Be Consistent

• ALWAYS use a relevant image of you• Clearly show your face. People connect with people.

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Everything is Public

• How do you want others to see you?• Show restraint• Everything you share is permanent

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Stay Focused

• Be the subject matter expert• Know what you want to say• Know who you want to reach

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Take time to nurture

• Keep your network current• Commit to connecting and networking• Respond to others• Keep your network “hot” for when you need it

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LinkedIn

• Your virtual resume• What you’re reading or working on• Share other content• Join groups• Include contact information• Connect with Twitter

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Facebook

• Extension of your personal life• Pictures that you post: what do they say about

you?• Personal Profile vs Facebook Page• More social connections and introductions

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Twitter

• Pick an ID / Handle that represents you• Don’t spam• Don’t SHOUT with all caps• Engage – follow up with people that reach out

to you• Retweet content that you find interesting

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Thank You!