When applying for a job, I would like my potential employers to see that I have integrity and am a good listener. My personal brand would be presented by talking with confidence about accomplishments I have achieved as an individual and within group settings. I would also try to find a way in which I identify with their company. I might bring up part of their mission statement that I strongly agree with. I would also ask them questions about their vision for the company and show interest in what they have to say. At the end of the interview, I would like my potential employer to see that I am willing to listen to others ideas and identify and relate with them, which is a key factor in building good teams.
In a fun, creative situation wanted ad I would list the fact that I am about to graduate college and am looking for a great start to a successful career. I might email employers I am interested in, saying that I am taking a proactive approach to finding a job. I would then go onto say that my approach is very similiar to the proactive approach I would be taking as an employee at a company. I would also include a video full of interesting things I have learned thoughout life. These could include random fun facts that have no significance at all. The facts would be sprinkled with more important facts learned in business school. Towards the end of the video I would say something like “there are so many things yet to discover” and then list questions that I do not have the answer to. One of these questions might be “what will my employers’ company colors be?” Another question could be “how many online applications will I fill out in the next month?” The video would have a positive undertone and be no more than two minutes long, as most people probably would not want to spend time watching anyhting longer than that.
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Hey Esther,
Having integrity and being a good listener are great traits to represent your brand. Presenting your brand in a manner that highlights your accomplishments seems like a fantastic way to show off your brand, while showing off your resume simultaneously. Asking questions about the company and finding a way to identify yourself with them can also prove to be a great method in an interview setting. I like the fun video-style approach you took to setting up your creative situation wanted ad as well. Nice post!
Dear Esther,
It is good to hear that you have integrity and be a good listener. When you are presenting your brand, you have to show your personal strength which can make yourself more awesome. It can increase the chance for the company to hire you. Great post!
Esther,
I think that the video idea is a great way to catch the attention of the employer. It also shows that you have a interest in the position and the company because you are going the extra mile to give them additional information about yourself. I am sure that this approach would not work on all companies. Some companies are cut throat and don’t want extra sugar coated things and would rather have you tell them that information in person. I like the creativity of this post – it is a lot better than mine.
Hi Esther!
I like that you brought up how you would want to show the company that you identify with them and their vision. It is really important to ensure that you are a good fit with the company culture to ensure you have a long and successful career with the company! I also liked that you talked about being proactive in your job search. Companies look for employees that will take initiative and this is a great way to show that strength right from the beginning as this would likely be their first impression of you. Great post, thanks for sharing!