Personal Branding for Dummies, 2nd Edition
- 6h 29m
- Susan Chritton
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2014
The simple guide to managing your personal brand, a vital element of success in the professional world
Personal Branding For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is your guide to creating and maintaining a personal trademark by equating self-impression with other people's perceptions. This updated edition includes new information on expanding your brand through social media, online job boards, and communities, using the tried and true methods that are the foundation of personal branding. Marketing your skills and personality, and showing the rest of the world who you are, gives you a competitive edge. Whether you're looking for your first job, considering changing careers, or just want to be more viable and successful in your current career, this guide provides the step-by-step information you need to develop your personal brand.
Distinguishing yourself from the competition is important in any facet of business, and the rise of personal branding has evolved specifically to help candidates stand out from the global talent pool. Establishing a professional presence with a clear and concise image, reputation, and status is a must, whether you're a new grad or an accomplished executive. Personal marketing has never been more important, and your personal brand should communicate the best you have to offer. Personal Branding For Dummies, 2nd Edition, leads you step by step through the self-branding process.
- Includes information on how to know the "real" you
- Explains how to develop a target market positioning statement
- Helps you make plans for your personal brand communications
- Instructs you with ways to make your mark on your brand environment
The book also discusses continued brand building, demonstrating your brand, and the 10 things that can sink your brand. A personal brand is more than just a business card and a resume. It should be exquisitely crafted to capture exactly the image you wish to project. Personal Branding For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides the information, tips, tricks, and techniques you need to do it right.
About the Author
Susan Chritton is a Master Personal Brand Strategist, Executive Career Coach, and Master Career Counselor. She guides professionals looking to engage their authentic self in the world through personal branding.
In this Book
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Showing the World Who You Are
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Appreciating the Power of Branding
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Case Studies in Personal Branding Success
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Defining Who You Are
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Spotting Your Target Audience
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Knowing Your Niche — and Your Competitors
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Crafting Your Personal Brand Profile
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Writing Your Story
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Branding Your Traditional Communication Tools
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Communicating Your Brand Online
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Planning Your Personal Brand Communications
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Fashioning Your Image to Match Your Personal Brand
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Your Visual Identity: Making Your Mark on Your Brand Environment
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Focusing on Special Populations
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Building and Nurturing Your Network
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Personal Branding in the Workplace
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Ten Key Benefits of Personal Branding
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Ten Ways You Can Sink Your Brand
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Ten Ways to Demonstrate Your Brand
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Ten Things You Can Do to Continue to Build Your Brand
