âTell me about a time you worked in a teamâ is a common interview question that you need to be ready for. Due to the importance of teamwork in professional settings, hiring managers will pay close attention to your answer! This guide will help you give a great response and improve your chance of getting […]
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At Work It Daily, we call our members "Workplace Renegades." A Workplace Renegade is a person who believes in themselves and joins our community to finally take control of their career. They believe in working to live, NOT living to work. Don Gilbert is a top member in our community who exemplifies these qualities.
Below, Don Gilbert answers some questions about his career field and explains why he joined (and continues to participate in) the Work It Daily community.
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As a graphic/web designer and illustrator, I have always had a great passion for learning and creativity. Growing up in the Chicago area, I relished any opportunity to ride the bus downtown to the city's bookstores, galleries, museums, and parks to capture a dayâs worth of inspiration in my sketchbook.
The diversity that cities like Chicago and, more recently, Seattle have has allowed me to grow my communication skills to connect with people of many backgrounds and experiences.
Because of the challenges presented by todayâs competitive job market, I believe in the importance of both staying healthy in mind and body, and keeping your skills current and relevant. With #workitdaily, itâs not simply about getting a job. Itâs about the community of employers and job seekers alike and the relevant knowledge that they offer.
The main benefits of working as a graphic/web designer/ illustrator are the pleasure of applying my talents and knowledge, the joy of using tools like Adobeâs Creative Suite, and the satisfaction of the client upon completion.
Work, exercise, diet, meditation, sufficient rest, and a healthy social life are all equally vital to reducing stress and maximizing productivity, so itâs important for me to be self-aware throughout the day. That said, I also use an interval timer, like a Pomodoro, to guarantee that I periodically hit the pause button.
My reasons for working in this industry involve solving problems of a creative or technical nature, and the discovery of solutions that improves my work and myself.
Keep your mind open, explore the areas beyond your limitations, and seek the knowledge that leads to empathy. By doing this, you improve yourself and your working relationships.
We hope you enjoyed hearing from Don about his career and experiences inside the Work It Daily community.
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Even at work, you have a personal brand. What are people saying about you when you're not in the room? Are you giving off the right vibe to your colleagues and conveying the brand you want to convey at work?
Developing your personal brand is essential for the advancement of your career. It is what makes you special, and how you'll become more valuable to an organization.
Here are a few tips on how to develop your personal brand:
To become respected in your company or industry, you need to be very clear on what unique value you provide and how to connect that to your company's mission.
Most peopleâand I see it all the time with my interview coaching clientsâare not that clear on what makes them different from others. This is the reason they don't get the jobs or promotions they are after!
Your brand should be authentic to you so notice your emotions when performing certain tasks and activities. If it is something you have passion and energy for, it should become part of your personal brand.
Spend some time thinking about what makes you different from your peersâyour strengths, your passions, and your goals.
What do you want others to experience about you?
You might want to write down 3-5 things you'd want others to experience when interacting with you and then ask a close friend or a trusted colleague to do the same. Are the answers similar? If so, well done. If notâyou have some work to do in terms of branding yourself the right way.
It is important to understand how others perceive you as this will enable you to start sending the right messages to your audience. And having a personal brand is definitely a requirement for leadership positions and will enable you to create more impact.
Everything you do or post on social media ultimately contributes to your personal brand. Once you're clear on your personal brand, make sure that the way you dress, the emails you write, your body language, and so on are consistent with your brand message.
Platforms like WordPress make it easier than ever to promote yourself to your target audience. I blog weekly, and I'd recommend that you post a couple of times a week on platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter on topics that your audience will find educational (and will also highlight your experience).
Here is a quick guide on how you can position yourself as an expert so that you get the best opportunities in your business or career.
Utilizing social media to build your personal brand is great, but make sure you promote your brand in person, too. Whether it is participating in industry groups, giving talks, or offering to lead a project that highlights your talents, what can you do to promote your brand offline?
If you want to be successful, creating a personal brand isn't just an option; it's a necessity. Whether you aspire to get that promotion or land your dream job, creating a compelling and consistent brand will help you meet your goals.
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