Steps for Self Branding7/11/2009 3:07:00 PM
Here are the steps for self branding:
1) Identify your unique qualities.
2) Enhance and develop your talent. If you feel that you need to sharpen your skills go for some training.
3) Spread awareness – Make others aware of your unique talent by using it to help people across the board.
4) Be Genuine and maintain professional relationships – Help people without bias and try to be a people person.
5) Give respect to everyone
6) Keep yourself open to others ideas and their unique ways so you’re constantly learning.
7) Showcase your talent and Increase visibility by participating in a lot of work and outside work activities.
Self branding does not happen in a day’s time, it is a long term process. Patience is the Keyword!
If you want to really assess yourself then you can take a test and ask your colleagues to tell you honestly what they feel about you. Urge them to be openly critical and prepare you for some hard hitting facts. If you find out facts that you feel are not in sync with your self image then you start working on the plan for self branding.
I hope this article was of some help to you. Go for self branding and see the difference.