22. Presentation Overview
What is branding?
Branding yourself
Why branding today?
Getting started: 7 steps for
building a brand
The importance of branding
23. What Do These Things Have
In Common?
The golden arches, the swoosh, and an apple icon?
These are all examples of brands
of McDonalds, Nike and Apple
computers
28. Branding
Because of branding, you likely
have certain images that comes to
mind when you think of these
products
A brand is a tool that is used in the
business world to describe all the
information or perceptions that are
connected with a product or
service.
29. Branding
When you see these brands
somewhere, you associate them
with a set of expectations or
perceptions
Nike = tough athletes at the height of their
performance.
The Golden Arches = fast service and good
food
Apple logo = cutting-edge technology.
You associate these concepts,
thoughts, and images with the
particular companies because of
the brand each company has
established.
30. What Do We Mean By Branding?
Branding is…
An image created in someone‟s
mind
It‟s both tangible and intangible
characteristics of a product or
service that make it unique
Products that are branded are
often chosen over similar products
because they somehow have a
perceived value of being „better‟
31. Example: Think of the teenager
deciding between a name brand pair
of blue jeans and an off-brand pair.
Which do you think they will choose?
Why do they perceive one as better
than the other than the other?
Branding
32. Branding is not just for products
anymore…
Use branding concepts for yourself.
In this program you will learn how to
establish a career brand for
yourself, starting your own business
“You and Me, Inc.”
33. People Can Brand Themselves Too
Think about the way the following
people have branded themselves:
Michael Jordan
Kris Aquino
Manny Pacquiao
Various political leaders
Manny Villar
Loren Legarda
Chiz Escudero
Noynoy Aquino
35. Branding Yourself
Helps to define who you are/what
you are about (or why an employer
should hire you)
Branding yourself is a way of
associating great value with a
product (the product being you)
• Branding yourself is not about
getting an employer to choose
you over your competition.
• It is about getting the employer to
see you as the only solution to
their problem
36. Why Branding Today?
1. Trust is essential in the corporate
world
• People want to do business with and
hire or promote people they know and
feel good about
2. There has been change in what a
traditional career path looks like
• People today change careers an
average of 8 times during their lives
• Branding can be consistent throughout
the changes (ex. Hard work and
creativity can flow through to different
occupations)
37. 3. There is also a change in the
way people communicate
Electronic communication
doesn‟t allow personality to
show
(compared to face-to-face
communication)
Your first interview might be
over the phone or your first
communication with a potential
employer could be over e-mail
This type of communication
could make it difficult to
express yourself.
38. 4. Branding makes you
more memorable (think
about how the swoosh or
golden arches stand out in
your memory) in the midst
of the different type of
communication.
If you can get an employer to
associate positive traits with your
application or communication, you will
likely rise to the top of the applicant
pool.
39. Getting Started:
7 Steps to Building your
Personal Brand
1. Self-reflection
2. Continuous Learning
3. Prepare marketing strategy
4. Build relationships
5. Prepare marketing pieces
6. Develop your pitch
7. Follow up
40. Step 1: Self-reflection
Before you start, you need to know
what you‟re beginning with.
Self-reflection will help you identify
the tools you have and the areas
you need to improve.
41. Step 2: Continuous
Learning
It is imperative that you regularly
benchmark your skills against
others and develop a plan to keep
your skills on the cutting edge
Continuous learning is essential to
build your brand.
Add a Degree (majors/minors) or
certificate
Attend conferences and workshops
Spend time spent with a mentor
42. Step 3: Prepare Marketing
Strategy
•Mission statements are the backbone of a
company
•By creating a mission statement for
You and Me, Inc., you will have direction
for where you want your brand to go.
•Mission statements are short,
descriptive statements of the common
objective and focus of the organization.
•Keep your mission statement to no
more than two or three sentences, or
about 30 words.
43. Step 4: Build Relationships
network is defined as: group of
people who exchange information,
contacts, and experience for
professional or social purposes. (The
Oxford Dictionary)
Networking tips:
Word of mouth is powerful; what are
people saying about you?
Keep in good contact with your
network
Always make sure your network
knows of any recent successes
45. Step 5: Prepare Marketing
Pieces
Your promotional pieces should
include:
Cover Letter
Resume
Personal References
Consider how you will incorporate
your mission/vision into your
promotional pieces
Consider how you will distribute
these pieces
Job search engines
Distribute to family and friends
Directly apply to an organization
46. Step 6: Develop your pitch
A formal interview is your opportunity to
pitch your brand: You and Me, Inc.
Tips:
Practice makes perfect (take advantage of the
Mock Interview program)
Dress appropriately and professionally
Prepare (research the company and reflect on
your skills and abilities)
Don‟t be too modest (you‟re selling your
product and you don‟t want to sell yourself
short)
Consider how you will incorporate your
personal mission/vision statements into the
conversation
47. Step 7: Follow up
Good follow-up communication will
assist in creating a positive
association with your brand
Return employers‟ calls immediately
(establishes trust)
Respond to all requests (shows
responsibility)
Write a thank you note after interview
(associates courtesy with your work)
Write acceptance/decline letter upon
accepting a job
Keep in touch with your network
48. Let‟s Review:
7 Steps to Building your
Personal Brand
1. Self-reflection
2. Continuous Learning
3. Prepare marketing strategy
4. Build relationships
5. Prepare marketing pieces
6. Develop your pitch
7. Follow up
49. The Importance of
Branding
Creating a brand allows you to
associate value with your product
(you!)
There are many competing
brands…you must position
yourself so employers choose
you
By branding yourself – you‟ll
stand out from other candidates
If you don‟t brand yourself,
someone else will do it for you