Personal Branding Statements: How to talk about your skills, successes, and goals

PERSONAL BRANDING STATEMENTS: HOW TO TALK ABOUT YOUR SKILLS, SUCCESSES, AND GOALS

Session Description

Have you ever been asked the question: "So... what do you do?" Don't worry, Career Advisors are here to help! Communication is the #1 skill required in the workplace and beyond. Being able to effectively share information about yourself can make networking awesome, connect you with others or discover new opportunities. You'll never know where it can take you. In this 60 minute session, we will be discussing communication and its importance as it relates to skills, successes, and goals. You will craft your very own personal branding statement through a unique activity.
 

Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand importance of good communication skills
  2. Identify skills, successes, and goals
  3. Develop personal branding statement

Sessions:

April 8, 2019
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 
STC 0040

April 9, 2019
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
STC 0040
 

Presenter(s) 

Paulina Cisneros advises undergraduate students on résumé and cover letter writing, interview skills, job search strategies, and co-op process navigation. Paulina has experience in human resources and social services and has worked with extensively with newcomers to Canada and currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre. Paulina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a Minor in Social Development Studies from the University of Waterloo, a post-graduate certificate in Human Resources Management and an Occupational Health and Safety diploma from Conestoga College. She is currently studying a Master of Education at Wilfrid Laurier University. In her spare time, Paulina is an MC for various community events in Kitchener-Waterloo.

Eva Skuza provides individual career advisement sessions for students at any stage of the career development process. She assists students in exploring and clarifying career goals using an action-oriented approach through self-assessment, occupational research, decision making and self-marketing. Eva also facilitates customized career development workshops and provides support to co-op students preparing for their first work terms. Eva holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Waterloo along with a Diploma in Human Resources Management from Conestoga College. She is certified in MBTI and is currently pursuing her Career Development Practitioner certification. In her spare time, Eva travels around the world to discover new cheeses.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to providing barrier-free access and equal opportunities to all individuals with disabilities. We strive to create an inclusive environment that is welcoming and supportive of everyone, regardless of their abilities. OHD encourages a scent-free environment in our in-person learning and development events.

If you require any additional accommodations or have any questions about accessibility, please connect with our OHD Events and Programs Coordinator, Krystal Mittler at krystal.mittler@uwaterloo.ca. We are committed to ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in our learning and development event. Please note that certain accommodations may require time to arrange.

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within our Office of Indigenous Relations