Article: 10 Career Tips for Grads (That No One Ever Tells You!)
Why it’s important: J.T. O’Donnell explains the importance of developing your “career story,” a 30-second summary of your professional strengths and short-term career goals that illustrates your knowledge of yourself and your desire for success. This is an excellent career tool you can use to compliment your personal branding efforts.
O’Donnell reminds us, “Like it or not, you are selling your services when you look for a job.” A compelling career story will improve your chances of being hired.
I suggest you read through the whole article. It has a lot of important insights on today’s workplace.
I particularly liked Tip #7: “Spray-and-pray job searches are for people who are willing to settle for what’s available. Get active, create a network, and you’ll get access to the hot job nobody else knows about.”
This ties in perfectly with being proactive about your personal brand
