Personal Branding for Developers

By @SueVarty Director of Digital Strategy

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. Establish your credibility. Why should we listen?

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

4. Build valuable, long-term relationships.

http://xkcd.com/352/

Developer Social Media Ecosystem

You

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

5. Refine yourself online – and participate.

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

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

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

Thank you! Questions? Discussion?

@SueVartysue.varty@headstartsol.com

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