1. Presented by, Patricia Troy-Brooks Workforce Expert….Career Navigator…..Author www.PatTroyBrooks.com (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

2.  The World has Changed in the 21 st Century  Have you Changed?  Have you changed how you package your brand?  Do you have a brand or know what your brand is? (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

3.  Are you taking steps to compete in this highly competitive global market? (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

4.  Job Seeker – out shine the competition  If employed – employers have choices  If you are a student – job seekers with more experience  If you are a seasoned worker – tech savvy younger generation On Every Level you must be your best and do your best in order to navigate your future and control your destiny (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

5.  Technology advancements  Adaptability  Economic Globalization  Higher Employer Expectations  Productivity Rate  More diverse workplace  Must be a Life Long Learner to Survive What has changed in the 21 st Century Workplace? (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

6. “If the rate of change on the outside exceeds the rate of change on the inside, the end is near.” --Jack Welch (former Chairman & CEO of General Electric) Are You Changed? (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

7. 3 Steps To Navigating Your Future In The 21 st Century (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

8. To Compete in the 21 st Century you must build a strong brand (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

9. The process of identifying what makes you unique and relevant then communicating that brand message to the proper audience. (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

10.  To succeed in the workplace, you need a well- defined personal brand that supports your company’s mission  It is wise for job seekers to build a personal brand because doing so will lead to fresh opportunities (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

11.  Personal branding is very powerful because it sends a clear, consistent message about who you are and what you have to offer.  A strong, authentic personal brand helps you become known for what you're good at, sets you apart from everyone else, and can position you as a niche expert.  Have fun creating your brand (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

12.  Need strong brand to gain employment  Helps you maintain employment it properly positions you in your employer’s mind.  Differentiates you from other’s  Increases your visibility, and credibility.  You feel relevant, valued and significant which boosts your self confidence. (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

13. Step 2- Polish your Internet Presence (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

14. Manage your digital footprint (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

15.  Set up social media accounts  Connect with as many people as you can Facebook & LinkedIn.  Social Media can help you and hurt you. Be careful what you & others post (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

16. A Polished Internet Presence Is the Key to Navigating Your Future & Achieving Success (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

17. The world is changing FAST Technology is evolving Processes are changing To stay relevant you must commit to being A life Long Learner  What is a Life Long Learner? (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

19.  Stop learning you die  By continuing the learning process you remain relevant.  The opposite of relevant is irrelevant… you get to pick which one you want to be labeled (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

20. We make a living by what we get and a life by what we give. Winston Churchill- (c) Patricia Troy-Brooks www.YourJobSearchGPS.com