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Polish Your Professional Image
You are your own brand. The way you dress, speak, and act creates an impression. For this reason, it's important to present the very best version of yourself; not only in-person, but both on paper and online as you engage with others.
Need help? Flowing Brooks™ has you covered.
Biography Drafting and Review
At some point in your life, you will need a professional biography. Ideally, you will have a short-form version that you modify per occasion (such as the introduction read before you speak at an event), and a long-form version for print and online use. Once you have these in your arsenal, you can avoid the headache of trying to find an appropriate way to share your story with others.
Resume/CV Creation and Review
Did you know that depending on the type of job you are applying for, you need a different document to highlight your skills and experience? A resume, typically one to three pages long, is intended for non-academic audiences. In contrast, a CV (curriculum vitae) can be longer and is used for academic positions. Both display your qualifications, experience, and education, and should be tailored to include key words employers screen for that pertain to the job you are seeking.
LinkedIn Profile Set Up and Review
We live in a digital age and many employers in Corporate America use the professional social networking site, LinkedIn, to connect with potential job candidates. What you put on your LinkedIn page matters. Once you have your resume or CV developed, creating a LinkedIn profile is simple, and can help to boost your brand's online presence.
Physical and Digital Business Cards
The awkwardness of meeting a new business acquaintance and not having a business card to share with them can be avoided. Don't worry. We have the perfect solution. Using your resume/CV as a guide, we can help you create a business card that best represents who you are.
Elevator Pitch Development and Rehearsal
When you introduce yourself to someone or are asked what you do, what do you say? Within 30-60 seconds, you should be able to concisely highlight your key skills, experience, or value proposition relevant to the situation. This time restraint is based on the typical length of an elevator ride, hence the name. You only get one chance at a first impression. Make it count.
Business Communications Etiquette
When it comes to phone calls, email, and texting protocol for a professional setting, promptness, tone, grammar, and content all matter. How you dress also sends a message. Don't be the job candidate or employee that no one wants to deal with because you are lacking the essentials skills to communicate effectively. With Flowing Brooks™, we'll help you avoid the common pitfalls that prevent others from being great communicators.
Behavioral Interview Preparation
An interview is the perfect opportunity to not just display your capabilities, but to determine whether the job and organization are a good fit for you. This can be difficult to do when you are caught off-guard by behavioral questions like, "Talk about a time that you failed," or "Describe a time that you had to manage conflict on your previous job." Once you develop a framework for answering these type of questions, you won't be at a loss for words, and your experience can shine through.
Salary and Job Offer Negotiation
How an organization treats its job candidates speaks volumes in regards to what you can expect from them in the future. Specifically, transparency regarding pay, training, growth opportunities, and role expectations are just some of the key pieces of information that should be offered upfront by employers during the interview process. Navigating these conversations requires strategic planning, so that you show flexible, yet clear boundaries regarding your standards for compensation and workplace environment. Once you learn to establish this rapport early on, maintaining a healthy work/life balance becomes easier throughout your career.
Upgrade Your Image
Whether you are a high school or college student, working professional, or stay-at-home adult ready to rejoin the workforce, let us help you reintroduce yourself to the world, and leave a positive impression that will be unforgettable.