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Student Branding Blog: Do You Have A Personal Branding Success Story?

August 16, 2010 by Bret L. Simmons · Filed under: Personal Branding

My post this week at the Student Branding Blog is an invitation for you to share your personal branding success story. Tell me how your activity on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or your blog has helped you accomplish a goal in your career. I am particularly interested in stories where you have gotten work, a job, or an internship via your personal branding efforts.

If you have a success story or know someone that does, let me hear from you! I want to share you story of success with other readers of the Student Branding Blog.

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Tags: blogging, linkedin, Personal Branding, twitter
Posted in Personal Branding

2 Responses to “Student Branding Blog: Do You Have A Personal Branding Success Story?”

Nikolas Allen says:

August 18, 2010 at 11:11 pm

Hi Bret, I was recently scouted & hired as Marketing Director for an art gallery in Northern California strictly based on my reputation as a Contemporary Pop Artist who’s passionate about Branding & Marketing.

I’ve been in this town just over two years, have been actively involved in the art scene and have established said brand both online and off in this community.

I wasn’t looking for work when I got the call two months ago, but didn’t dare turn down such an awesome opportunity, so I accepted the position.

I can provide further details if you need ‘em. Thanks for asking!

Best, Nikolas Allen
@artbrandplan

Marketing Director
Liberty Arts
Yreka, CA

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Bret L. Simmons Reply:
August 19th, 2010 at 8:28 am
Welcome, Nicolas. I would like to learn more about how you branded yourself online. Send me a direct message at bret@bretlsimmons.com as your time permits. Thanks! Bret

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