Who are you - Spin 1.pptx
Who are you?
Building your Personal Brand
Lesson duration is: 60 minItems in this lesson
Who are you?
Building your Personal Brand
Pro Portal & Writing Task
All students must complete a 15 minute writing task.
Make sure it has your name, date and group at the top.
Can you all check to make sure you have completed the questions on Pro Portal
You need to complete:
My Goals
My strength & support needs
Information I have read
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Student Survey
CI Connect App -
Induction Survey 25-26
We will go through this together.
📝Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, you will:
✅Identify personal qualities and skills you have
✅Understand what a CV is and it's purpose
✅Recognise how behaviour and online presence affect your personal brand
✅Gain awareness of Black History Month and how you can get involved.
What skills will you gain?
Today’s session could help you develop skills such as...
PD sessions highlight key life and employability skills.
Each topic and activity is designed to help you grow in confidence, stay safe, and prepare for life beyond college.
Self-awareness
Communication
Career readiness
Digital literacy
Critical thinking
Cultural awareness
What do you think personal brand means???
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How does your online presence help or harm your personal image?
The Complainer
A frustrated employee posts a rant on social media about their boss and company. Even without using names, the post is easily traced back to them by a co-worker.
What impact do you think this has had on the employee?
The Party Animal
A job candidate for a financial company has public photos on their social media showing reckless and irresponsible behaviour. The hiring manager sees these photos during a background check.
What could be the consequences of this?
The Confidential Leak
An excited designer posts a photo of their computer screen on social media, accidentally revealing a secret, unreleased product. This is a breach of confidentiality.
What do you think the impact of this was on the employee?
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Create a:
Starter
Main course
Ingredient list
Presentation style
Swap with a peer, look at what they have written and then add 1 word which strengthens their "brand"
What is a CV for?
What should your CV say about you?
Social media for work
LinkedIn is the worlds largest professional network.
Unlike most social media platforms, it is designed to link like minded people within industries.
What skills do you already have?
SOFT SKILLS HARD SKILLS
vs.
Learned through life, family, and social experiences
Traits that show how you behave and work with others
Hard to measure
Useful in school, work, and personal life
Examples: teamwork, communication, problem-solving
Learned through school, training, or practice
Specific knowledge or abilities
Easy to measure
Mostly used for work or education
Examples: using software, speaking another language, fixing a car
What skills do you have?
Punctual
Positive
Reliable
Behaviours and Attitudes
Resilient
Respectful
Growth mindset
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Reflection
Q1: How might personal branding help you in your future career or studies?
Q2: What platforms or environments (e.g., LinkedIn) are most important to you?
Q3: What is one small change you could make today to improve your personal brand?
Black History Month...
🙌 Get Involved!
Help create a themed display in reception – share a quote, artwork, or message that shows what power and pride mean to you.
The theme of UK's Black History Month (October), is 'Standing Firm on Power and Pride' this celebrates strength, identity, and Black excellence.
