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Navigating Your Future in the

21st CenturyPresented by,

Patricia Troy-BrooksWorkforce Expert….Career

Navigator…..Authorwww.PatTroyBrooks.com

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The World has Changed in the 21st Century

Have you Changed?

Have you changed how you package your brand?

Do you have a brand or know what your brand is?

Navigating Your Future

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Are you taking steps to compete in this highly competitive global market?


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Job Seeker – out shine the competition If employed – employers have choices If you are a student – job seekers with more

experience If you are a seasoned worker – tech savvy

younger generation

On Every Level you must be your best and do your best in order to navigate your future and control your destiny

Competition in the 21st century


Technology advancements

Adaptability Economic

Globalization Higher Employer

Expectations Productivity Rate More diverse

workplace Must be a Life Long

Learner to Survive

What has changed

in the

21st Century

Workplace?


“If the rate of change on the outside exceeds the rate of

change on the inside, the end is near.”

--Jack Welch (former Chairman & CEO of General Electric)

Are You Changed?


3 Steps To

Navigating

Your Future

In The 21st Century

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To Compete in the 21st Century you must build a strong brand

Step 1 Building Your Brand


The process of identifying what makes you unique and relevant then communicating that brand message to the proper audience.

What is Personal Brand Building?


To succeed in the workplace, you need a well-defined personal brand that supports your company’s mission

It is wise for job seekers to build a personal brand because doing so will lead to fresh opportunities

Who Needs a Personal Brand?


Personal branding is very powerful because it sends a clear, consistent message about who you are and what you have to offer.

A strong, authentic personal brand helps you become known for what you're good at, sets you apart from everyone else, and can position you as a niche expert.

Have fun creating your brand

Creating Your Brand in the 21st Century Workplace

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Need strong brand to gain employment Helps you maintain employment

it properly positions you in your employer’s mind.

Differentiates you from other’s Increases your visibility, and credibility. You feel relevant, valued and significant

which boosts your self confidence.

Why Build Your Brand?


Step 2-

Polish your Internet Presence


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Manage your digitalfootprint

Step 2Polish your Internet Presence


Set up social media accounts

Connect with as many people as you can Facebook & LinkedIn.

Social Media can help you and hurt you. Be careful what you & others post

How to Enhance Your Internet Presence?

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A Polished Internet Presence

Is the Key to Navigating Your Future & Achieving Success

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The world is changing FASTTechnology is evolving

Processes are changing To stay relevant you must commit to

being

A life Long Learner

What is a Life Long Learner?

Step 3


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Stop learning you die

By continuing the learning process you remain relevant.

The opposite of relevant is irrelevant…you get to pick which one

you want to be labeled

Benefits of Lifelong Learning


We make a living by what we get and a life by what we give.

Winston Churchill-

Words to Live By

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