{"id":1878,"date":"2016-11-02T10:00:30","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T14:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/career-center\/?p=1878"},"modified":"2016-11-30T12:32:15","modified_gmt":"2016-11-30T16:32:15","slug":"millennials-get-hired","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/career-center\/millennials-get-hired\/","title":{"rendered":"Millennials: Get Hired"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Advice on Personal Branding from a Recent Grad:<\/p>\n

If you were to record a 15 second SnapChat video on who you are and why someone should hire you (sans \u2018puppy\u2019 filter, please) – what would you say? It\u2019s a modern-day elevator pitch, asking one of the most important questions for today\u2019s young career\/adventure seekers, and most of us don\u2019t have an answer.
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In my experience as a young professional, in positions from intern to department director, I\u2019ve seen it proven time and time again: you have to develop your personal brand. Employers not only expect it, but they rest a lot of weight on your own ability to \u2018sell yourself\u2019. The truth is: if you don\u2019t craft your own story, somebody else will fabricate one for you. People make assumptions – it\u2019s human nature. Far too many job seekers, both new and seasoned, fall into the trap of not proactively and clearly developing their online identity in the job search. <\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t panic.\u00a0 <\/span>Celebrities, companies and PR pros build brands all the time – that\u2019s why you feel so attached to a shoe company, or a person you\u2019ve never met. Take a few extra steps to set yourself apart, leave a memorable impression, and break away from the pack, before you even step through the door. <\/span><\/p>\n

How? <\/span><\/p>\n