1. You & your brand
Priyanka Bajoria, Head of Talent Acquisition

2. personal brand = SHARE PRICE

3. First impressions Time Body language Don’t forget the name
Smile and the world smiles too
Dress for success

4. Is the ‘virtual world You’ consistent with the ‘real world You’?

5. What does LinkedIn say about you?
Volume
Relevance
Purity
Diversity
Validation

6. Add a professional Photo
George Clooney
Senior Partner at Pearson Harman
Melbourne Area
Previous WilmerHale
Education Harvard University
Send George InMail
Johnny Depp
IT Specialist and Party Dude
Melbourne Area
Previous MankyTech
Education Hard Knocks
Send Johnny InMail
Having a picture from the bar on a Saturday night is not advisable. Your photo doesn’t have to be perfect but its got to be something that represents you and remember that people are hiring you to represent them.

7. Detail your experience.
Write an attention grabbing headline.
Explain what it is you do.
Show your passion and value.

8. Draft a compelling summary
Focus on achievements and aspirations, use examples
Use first person narrative

9. Add rich media of your Talent Brand.
Give a dynamic, visually appealing representation.
Connect with other members
Find and join groups, participate in discussions related to your industry.

10. Follow companies to stay updated with news and connect with industry leaders.

11. NOW YOU ARE OUT THERE
BUILD YOUR BRAND WITH MORE PEOPLE. Networking is the single most marketing tactic to accelerate your brand.
Its not about who you know but who knows you.
Why should you network
To boost your career prospects
Give your example
Give one example that you hired
To seek advise and information
Give example of networking session
To find a mentor
Give example
Tips on Networking
A warm smile, eye contact and a good handshake goes a long way.
A personal connection makes you stand out and makes your interaction memorable
People appreciate if you have researched them, their work and their company.
Talk about your achievements, the projects that you have worked on, you opinion on a topic.
Seal the deal with a future connection point that keeps your name top of mind.
so get out tehre and start building your personal brand and networking.

12. “there are some people who Can talk to anyone…
I am not that person”
Focus on impact, not process
Look to the future, not the past
Know your numbers
AUDIENCE
Get to the point
Focus on management’s top concerns

13. WHEN TO FOLLOW UP
After networking
After interview

14. Amp up your interview Prepare & Research
Teach the interviewers something new
Showcase your work
Ask questions

15. LAUNCH YOURSELF
We are the CEOs of our own brand and company. Launch yourself!
If you are not branding your self, you can be assured that others re doing it for you.