While many traditional employers are implementing mandatory returns to the office, the technology industry continues to offer more opportunities. Remote work jobs More than most businesses, this is especially true for smaller businesses that don't have the impressive campuses needed to derive value.
With applicants from all over the world vying for the same roles, competition is fierce, especially during quarters or years when large companies have made significant layoffs.
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Your personal brand matters, here are six ways to improve it.
Clarify your values
The internet is full of quizzes and content to help you define your values. If you're not sure what your values are, take the time to research them. Include them in a 4-5 line job summary at the top of your resume that sets you apart from your competitors.
Be consistent with your values, but if you do land a job interview at a company, take the time to research their brand values and see if they align with yours. This can be a very powerful conversation starter if you do, but role-play it with a friend to make it feel natural.
Thoroughly polish your resume summary
Think about how you would characterize yourself professionally. Innovative, strategic, or user-oriented? If you're not sure, ask a trusted colleague. Think about this first. Then, list your occupation, roughly summarize your experience, expertise, and skills, and list some of your accomplishments.
Example: Innovative Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience developing front-end applications in with a focus on scalable implementations and overall user experience. Collaborated with other engineers and working in cross-functional teams to deliver XX new features and products, achieving X% growth in X market.
Describe your core skills in detail
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) will scan your resume for keywords, so it's important to make sure you list your specific skills and program knowledge. But it doesn't end there. What separates your list from hundreds or thousands of others with the exact same list? The results.
For example, let's say you're a full-stack application developer with advanced skills in Django/Python/JavaScript. Be prepared to explain how you've made a tangible difference to the business, such as reducing mobile load times to 2 seconds.
Update your online profile
Update your LinkedIn, X, and other profiles with well-crafted statement summaries. List all the language and tools you used in describing all your work experience, and add bullet points of results where possible. Take the time to reach out to former colleagues and managers and ask for recommendations, endorsements, and introductions.
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Get Graphics
A professional profile graphics suite can be a great help in increasing your visibility. You can feature a quote from one of your references, your employer's logo, your personal brand logo (if you have one), a call to action to get in touch, your contact details, or all of these elements in your profile. It's a small job for a professional graphic designer, but you can also create it yourself using online tools.
Communication network
Having a well-crafted resume and online profile is only part of the puzzle. To build your personal brand, you also need to network. Attend online seminars and workshops, and attend conferences, hackathons, and meetups in person if possible.
Create and share content in your online expert network. You don't have to start a blog or a podcast, but sharing your own thoughts on new technologies and content created by others can showcase your expertise and provide value to your network.
Similarly, if you like the content someone in your network shared, let them know. Send a thank you message or follow-up. Celebrate others' accomplishments with them. Building a network takes time and sincerity. It doesn't happen overnight.
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