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CAREERS
3 Basic Components:
1. Character traits (soft skills); 2. Professional identity (functional title); 3. Summary (experience overview)
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4 STEPS TO'BUILDING YOUR DYNAMIC POSITIONING STATEMENT |
STEP 1: Circte three 'character traits' that describe you best:
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inventive |
sensible |
cooperative |
strategic |
multi-tasking |
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progressive |
efficient |
trendy |
teachable |
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logical |
discreet |
realistic |
flexible |
conscientious |
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trustworthy |
independent |
thorough |
motivating |
intellectual |
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approachable |
resourceful |
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competitive |
practical |
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Imaginative |
modest |
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persevering |
broad-minded |
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ambitious |
outgoing |
analytical |
adaptable |
optimistic |
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assertive |
patient |
motivated |
organized |
goal-oriented |
Other:
STEP 2: Give yourself a 'professional identify' that defines your functional rolel:
INOTE: Your 'professional identity' does not have to be the title which you were given at company X. Use terms that reflect what you do and can do. Consider 'forward-thinking' titles too. Here are a few examples:
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- International Marketing Student |
- EntrepreneurlalStrategist |
Patient Caretaker & Advocate |
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- Hospitality Coordinator |
- Office Efficiency Specialist |
- Aspiring Interior Designer |
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- Freelance Web Developer |
- Information Technologist |
- Emerging Prosecutor |
STEP 3: Develop a brief 'summary' of your overall skills, experience and career success2:
2Use terms relevant to your Industry and position goals, Here are a few examples:
· 2 years of experience organizing boutique events that generated strong attendance and brand support
· Comprehensive knowledge of finance and business practices with proven ability to drive projects to goal
· Technically advanced with track record of designing advertising concepts that evoke emotion and drive purchase
· Detail oriented and practiced In patient Intake, treatment planning and medical records management
STEP 4: Pull it all together Into a dynamic 1 to 2-line positioning statement3,
'Keep in mind that words may need to be tweaked to ensure that the statement reads as a complete grammatically correct sentence. Here are two examples:
· Resourceful, detail-oriented, and trustworthy Healthcare Provider practiced in patient intake, treatment planning and medical records management, and track record of exceeding service expectations
· Cost-conscious proJect leader and adaptable Efficiency Speclallst recognized for driving focus on improving workflow, database systems and profits while motivating team performance
With g strong positioning statement, your résumé WII/ reveal and accentuate your brand. Besure to tailor your osltlonîngstatementto each positionforwhicb ouappjv. www.careersadvance.org