Personal Branding for Developers

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Personal Branding for Developers By @SueVarty Director of Digital Strategy

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Personal Branding for Developers

By @SueVarty Director of Digital Strategy

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Be your own advocate so people know why they should turn to you.

(Not necessarily because of the technology or languages you use.)

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1. Know your strengths. Know how to position your skills.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28362968@N07/3985114039/

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2. What is your expertise? What problems does it solve?

http://www.blogto.com/city/2011/06/the_cn_tower_turns_35-years-old/

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3. Establish your credibility. Why should we listen?

http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_on_motivation.html

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4. Build valuable, long-term relationships.

http://xkcd.com/352/

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Developer Social Media Ecosystem

You

http://www.awwwards.com/10-social-networks-for-developers.html

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5. Refine yourself online – and participate.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mafic/94607051/

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Your personal brand online is an extension of yourself offline, amplified.

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Stand out from the crowd and create milestone opportunities throughout your life.

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Thank you! Questions? Discussion?

@[email protected]

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