Career spotlight

Personal brand

100

what does personal brand mean?

the practice of creating a brand around a person rather than a business entity.

200

How can you improve you personal brand

1. Figure out who you are.
2. Determine what you want to be known for.
3. Define your audience.
4. Research your desired industry and follow the experts.

Integrity

100

what does integrity mean 

the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

200

What can you do to show integrity?

1. Refrain from sharing secrets and confidential information with others.
2. Remain honest with your partner.
3. Avoid gossiping about other people.
4. Follow through on promises you make.
5. Return found items without an expectation of receiving a reward.
6. Admit when you are wrong.

Gossip

100

How can I avoid office gossip?

Ignore it or you could try to shut it down

200

 Why is office gossip harmful?

Because it ruins the reputation you built in the office and now people think differently of you now

Business etiquette

100

Why is business etiquette important?

because it creates a professional, mutually respectful atmosphere and improves communication

200

What does business etiquette mean

Work etiquette is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior in a workplace.

Professionalism

100

How do I show professionalism at work?

Be productive. Use your time productively at work, Develop a professional image, Take the initiative, Maintain effective work habits, Manage your time efficiently, Demonstrate integrity

200

How can social media affect my professional life?

For example, Posting incriminating photos, posting when you should be working, complaining about your job, Bullying, trolling and making offensive comments, Sharing confidential information and Broadcasting your job search can make your self-image looks really horrible or even unprofessional from the recruiter