NETWORKS and Personal Branding
Actions should align with Intention
What is branding?
Stamp of who you are professionally
Privacy and the Internet
TIPS Use Privacy settings but most people can find anything you have online Know who can see your profiles Delete profiles from sites you have stopped visiting Google yourself to see what others see Purchase your name and create a professional website Use LinkedIn for Professional Connections Delete resumes from online job boards you no longer use
MySpace For example, Marriott spoke to Fearn- Banks’ class about the risk of online postings that could be misconstrued. In Amanda Knox’s case, media people culled photos and writings from her MySpace account, including the “Foxy Knoxy” nickname.
Twitter fell asleep at my internship two days in a row now..
Why does this matter?
Showcase Your Brand Express genuine interest in the profession or industry Show and tell your body of work – position yourself as an expert (plans, writings, networking) Be clear and consistent Associate with those in the industry Elevator speech Closure Keep your online presence up to date
Good examples…
We judge others by their actions, and we judge ourselves by our intentions. Actions need to align with intentions.