Personal branding begins with understanding yourself. Characteristics, skills, experience, interests, and beliefs are all part of the mix.
When someone describes you, particularly a friend or supervisor, what words would you like them to use? What words would you use when asked by a recruiter?
Perhaps the following words or terms come to mind:
- Ability to lead
- Caring
- Communication
- Compassionate
- Competent
- Computer skills
- Connected
- Courage
- Creative
- Dependable
- Enthusiasm
- Flexibility
- High energy
- Honest
- Inner strength
- Innovative
- Integrity
- Intelligent
- Likeable
- Listener
- Mature
- Organization
- Planner
- Problem solver
- Professional
- Self-reliant
- Team player
- Technical knowledge
- Trouble-shooter
There are many more which describe both job-seekers and successful industry leaders.
Which ones apply to you?