Transcript Navigating Your Future in the 21st Century

Presented by,
Patricia Troy-Brooks
Workforce Expert….Career Navigator…..Author
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 The
World has Changed in
the 21st Century
 Have
you Changed?
 Have
you changed how
you package your brand?
 Do
you have a brand or
know what your brand is?
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 Are
you taking
steps to
compete in
this highly
competitive
global
market?
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www.YourJobSearchGPS.com
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Job Seeker – out shine the competition
If employed – employers have choices
If you are a student – job seekers with more
experience
If you are a seasoned worker – tech savvy younger
generation
On Every Level you must be your best and do your
best in order to navigate your future and control
your destiny
(c) Patricia Troy-Brooks
www.YourJobSearchGPS.com
What has
changed in
the
st
21
Century
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Workplace?
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Technology
advancements
Adaptability
Economic
Globalization
Higher Employer
Expectations
Productivity Rate
More diverse
workplace
Must be a Life Long
Learner to Survive
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www.YourJobSearchGPS.com
Are You Changed?
“If the rate of change on the
outside exceeds the rate of
change on the inside,
the end is near.”
--Jack Welch (former Chairman & CEO of General
Electric)
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3 Steps
To
Navigating
Your
Future
st
In The 21
Century
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To Compete in the 21st
Century you must build
a strong brand
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The process of identifying what makes you unique
and relevant then communicating that brand
message to the proper audience.
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www.YourJobSearchGPS.com
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To succeed in the workplace, you need a welldefined personal brand that supports your
company’s mission
It is wise for job seekers to build a personal brand
because doing so will lead to fresh opportunities
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www.YourJobSearchGPS.com
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Personal branding is very powerful because it
sends a clear, consistent message about who
you are and what you have to offer.
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A strong, authentic personal brand helps you
become known for what you're good at, sets you
apart from everyone else, and can position you as
a niche expert.
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Have fun creating your brand
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www.YourJobSearchGPS.com
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Need strong brand to gain employment
Helps you maintain employment
it properly positions you in your employer’s
mind.
Differentiates you from other’s
Increases your visibility, and credibility.
You feel relevant, valued and significant which
boosts your self confidence.
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www.YourJobSearchGPS.com
Step 2-
Polish your Internet Presence
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Manage your digital
footprint
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Set up social media
accounts
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Connect with as
many people as you
can Facebook &
LinkedIn.
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Social Media can
help you and hurt
you. Be careful what
you & others post
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www.YourJobSearchGPS.com
A Polished Internet Presence
Is the Key to Navigating Your
Future & Achieving Success
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www.YourJobSearchGPS.com
The world is changing FAST
Technology is evolving
Processes are changing
To stay relevant you must commit to being
A life Long Learner
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What is a Life Long Learner?
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Stop learning you die
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By continuing the learning process you
remain relevant.
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The opposite of relevant is irrelevant…
you get to pick which one
you want to be labeled
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www.YourJobSearchGPS.com
We make a living by what we get
and a life by what we give.
Winston Churchill-
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