Buidling Your Brand: The Brag Book

Posted by admin at 5:23 pm

Whether you are a PR professional, sales representative, a writer or an artist, having a brag book along with a great cover letter and resume is essential to landing a good job. A brag book gives you a chance to show off your experience and talents, giving the interviewer a better idea of what kind of employee you would be.

So what exactly goes in a brag book? Well that depends on what industry you are in. Here are some examples:

• Any letters of recommendation
• Awards and certificates
• Emails or letters from employers, clients or co-workers that give you praise
• Copies of your work if you are a writer or artist
• A list of references
• Copy of your resume
• College transcripts

Again, whatever profession you are in depends on what you will include in your brag book.  You should put everything in a binder (a white or black one works just fine) with sleeves to separate each page. Once you have your book all ready to go, remember to practice the presentation.

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