Learned Lessons

 What Makes your Brand

    This week I started attending a three-week program from Adobe called Adobe Accelerate. It is all about branding, interviewing, resume writing, and networking. We sometimes overlook these skills, but they are very important to think about. When I think of branding or any social interactions, I think about the way I present myself. In the program, recruiters advise and encourage us to be prepared, dress accordingly, and are authentic. I believe in all of these attributes, but sometimes, I do not follow them. I remember someone telling me that if I wanted a particular job then I would have to act and dress the part. A great CEO does not come in unprepared, underdressed, and stiff. An Entrepreneur presenting to her clients does not forget their notes, arrive late, or act nonchalant. They put in the effort. They put in whatever it takes to make it to their goal. From this program and BGIM's digital conference, I am learning to be more of myself, be prepared, and take myself seriously to obtain my dream.