Job Ads

As a potential employee, I would define my personal brand as an organized, devoted employee who is always willing to go the extra mile and think creatively to solve solutions. As far as first impressions go, I think that it is important for potential employers to see personal interest in the company as well as someone that can offer experience and leadership within the field. For personal strengths, I am organized, dependable, and hardworking, and something I could work on is delegating work or not taking on too much at a time. Something that sets me apart as a potential employee, especially in the sports field, is my experience working within a Division One basketball program and the skills I have gained through working there for four years. I have held leadership positions in different clubs and know how to effectively communicate and get along with groups of people. When creating my own situation wanted ad, I thought that the way the woman from Buffalo stood in the intersection and handed out resumes was a perfect example of how recruitment can be a two-way street. I do not think I would necessarily come into contact with many of the employers I am interested in by doing exactly this, but I thought that maybe having some resumes handy or striking up more conversations with executives and athletic directors as they come into the basketball office. This way, we are in the work environment and they can see my strengths in action as well as having referrals and coworkers around as well. By immersing myself in that environment they can see my excitement and desire to work in the field, and I would also have the best chances of landing a job in my desired field of work. When you think of positioning yourself in a creative way, I think that it is a bit intimidating to think of but I think that it is extremely beneficial. In the sports industry, a lot of people get jobs based on who they are connected with, and I think that just by introducing myself and my career aspirations as well as learning a bit more about their job I could potentially make an impact. 

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2 thoughts on “Job Ads

  1. shellym

    I really liked out you talked about how you want employers to see your personal interest with a company as well as potential growth. I think both of these things will really go a long way with any employer as it shows that you are passionate about the company and want to be successful. I also think your idea for an ad was awesome. Since you are already in the environment of work you want to do the employer can see you in action and it gives you the chance to show them first hand. I think this would help put you above others because they have not only seen how great you are on paper but have had the ability to see how you work in that environment and thrive which is something they wouldn’t be able to see with other candidates. I think this tactic would only be good for specific industries but if done right could be successful.

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  2. Matt Harlan

    Annie,

    I like how you compared a situation wanted ad to networking and observation of you working in your current field. What a great way to tell prospective employers who you are and what you are all about by demonstrating that to them through the work that you do! This makes a lot of sense, and reminds us all that all of our communications and networking are constant examples of us displaying our own brand and culture, everyday.

    -Matt

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