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Landing a job and excelling in your career takes more than a stellar resume<\/a> and a track record of solid performance. It’s also about how people see you, AKA your personal brand. What are you known for or what do you have in-depth knowledge about? Are you the “go-to” on a particular subject? Having a solid personal brand can do wonders for your career, but you have to build it with intention and over time. Here’s how to create a personal brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is a Personal Brand?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your personal brand is your professional image, specifically how you want others to see you based on your experiences, credentials, and subject matter expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Milan Singh, a California-based entrepreneur, investor, and finance content creator, defines a personal brand as \u201chow you present yourself to the world.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t

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Building Your Personal Brand<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Get started on your personal brand.\nDiscover how to build, maintain, and manage your personal brand in this free course from Ashurst UK.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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“It\u2019s who you are, what you do, and how people perceive that,\u201d he says. \u201cYou can think of it as a billboard for your online presence: it\u2019s out there for everyone to see, and it\u2019s meant to represent your character in some way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that your personal brand isn’t the same as your reputation, though they can be related. Your reputation is what other people think about you, say, being late or always catching errors. It’s someone’s opinion of you based on your actions. Your personal brand is how you want people to see you. It’s based on your credibility and the values you represent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is a Personal Brand Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you may think personal branding only matters for influencers or celebrity CEOs, having a strong personal brand can make a difference in every career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA strong personal brand can help you attract better opportunities,\u201d Catherine Castro, senior HR and recruitment manager at 20four7VA, says. It can help set you apart from the competition and give you an edge in a competitive job market. \u201cIf employers or other professionals know who you are and what you\u2019re all about, they\u2019re more likely to seek you out for projects or positions that fit your strengths.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building and growing your personal brand can also benefit your networking<\/a> efforts. When other professionals learn about you and your work, they may want to contact you, which can lead to more referrals, connections, and opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Build a Personal Brand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Establishing a personal brand takes time. You’ll need patience as you work on developing skills and showcasing your abilities. Here\u2019s what the brand-building process looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Find Your Niche<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re developing a personal brand, you<\/em> are the product, and every product needs a niche<\/span>. To find your niche, think about what you\u2019ll offer, who you\u2019ll help, and what your passions are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say you want to establish yourself as a marketing expert<\/a>. That’s a very broad term and covers so much ground that you may have difficulty creating a personal brand around it. Try narrowing your brand to something more specific. For example, if you want to work in direct-to-consumer marketing, you could focus your personal branding efforts on being the go-to expert on fashion brands that advocate for diversity, making fashion more accessible and inclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Develop Expertise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve identified your niche you want to ensure you\u2019re good at it. Start building your knowledge and skills through training, internships<\/a>, job simulations, learning from established experts, and attending industry conferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that building expertise is a career-long process. Naturally, the longer you work in your industry, the more knowledge you gain, but you also need to stay aware of new trends and developments to be a true expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t

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3. Create an Online Presence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to building your personal brand, you need to let others know about it. And these days, the most effective way to do that is online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with a website or online portfolio<\/a> with information about you and your work. But creating a website probably won’t be enough to get your name out there. You’ll also have to harness the power of social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne of the best ways to build a personal brand is by creating content that educates, entertains, or both,\u201d says Castro. \u201cIf you can provide valuable information or insights that help your audience solve a problem or improve their lives, they\u2019ll be more likely to remember you and seek you out in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leveraging LinkedIn<\/a> by posting and commenting as well as writing articles is a great place to start. From there, you can consider using TikTok<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, or any other platform that works for you. But it’s critical that your online persona is authentic and matches who you are. This authenticity allows you to share expertise, advocate for things you\u2019re passionate about, and create a unique brand. After all, no one is you but you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Build a Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is where personal branding connects with networking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A community is a space where people can interact share experiences, and provide support. As part of your personal branding, you can build your community by sharing posts you find insightful, creating content that’s valuable, and engaging with your audience authentically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Building a personal brand can give you an edge in a competitive job market and help you become a sought-after professional in your industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But creating a positive personal brand doesn’t happen overnight. It requires consistent work providing value to your community, and showcasing your achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRome wasn\u2019t built in a day, and neither is a successful personal brand,\u201d Castro says. \u201cBe patient, stay focused on your goals, and keep putting in the work, and you\u2019ll eventually see results.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Landing a job and excelling in your career takes more than a stellar resume and a track record of solid performance. It’s also about how people see you, AKA your personal brand. What are you known for or what do you have in-depth knowledge about? Are you the “go-to” on a particular subject? Having a …<\/p>\n

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