“I Am” Statement
This is one of the most important pieces of information you will use throughout your job search. The “I Am” statement tells people who you are, what your values are and what you can do for them in two simple sentences. You’ll use it when you introduce yourself, when you network, when you interview, in your bio, resume, in your Linkedin profile, for your Twitter profile…..basically whenever you talk about yourself. So, you want to spent time and get this statement down so it becomes part of you.
"I am an engineer who saved my last company $75K on one project. I could increase your cost savings."
This is one of the most important pieces of information you will use throughout your job search. The “I Am” statement tells people who you are, what your values are and what you can do for them in two simple sentences. You’ll use it when you introduce yourself, when you network, when you interview, in your bio, resume, in your Linkedin profile, for your Twitter profile…..basically whenever you talk about yourself. So, you want to spent time and get this statement down so it becomes part of you.
"I am an engineer who saved my last company $75K on one project. I could increase your cost savings."
"I am a marketing professional who knows how to increase brand awareness. I re-introduced a product line and increased sales by 25%."
"I am a senior marketing executive who has extensive corporate and non-profit experience including the auto industry, financial services and most recently the ABA.
I bring my corporate expertise for streamlining and pricing to non-profits."
"I am a data-driven marketing professional who has been both the CIO and CMO simultaneously for a global corporation. I could increase your RIO and provide your organization with cutting edge data management and marketing leadership."
You'll be surprised how this statement will help you clarify your goals and how often you'll use it. So, take time right now to write your "I Am" statement...if you want feedback or help let me know!
