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Just a city boy, raised in north Detroit. If I offend you, sorry…not really. My dog is smarter than you.

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A LinkedIn profile cannot replace a resume because it is not formatted for applicant tracking systems. Most employers still require a resume as part of the formal application. Here is where each career tool fits. #JobSearch #CareerTips https://t.co/Ih0RT84xqy

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Write your personal brand statement in five steps: identify your strengths, define your target audience, clarify your unique value, draft multiple versions, then refine and test with people you trust. #PersonalBranding #CareerTips https://t.co/k5ESURgOSw

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If you post something publicly, assume every recruiter, hiring manager, and networking contact will see it. If a post would not reflect well in a professional context, keep it private or skip it. #DigitalFootprint #CareerTips https://t.co/N5lzUEX5qJ

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LinkedIn lets you list up to 100 skills, but the three you pin carry the most weight. Lead with your target job title, your strongest technical skill, and one in-demand industry skill. #LinkedInTips #EarlyCareer https://t.co/4RJplBbprR

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Aim for three to five portfolio projects on your student website: one signature project aligned to your target role, two or three that show range, and one optional bonus. #CollegeStudents #Portfolio https://t.co/YLc8gMczv3

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Treat your digital footprint like an ongoing interview. Before you post, ask whether you would be comfortable with a future employer seeing it. #OnlineReputation #CareerTips https://t.co/m4DbqVdzMs

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70 percent of employers now use skills-based hiring, up from 65 percent a year earlier, according to NACE. A degree shows where you studied. Your personal brand has to show what you can do. #PersonalBranding #JobSearch https://t.co/yx5rkgvQT8

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When a recruiter searches your name, they find nothing, a clear professional brand, or a mess of mixed signals. Only one of those earns trust early. Students who start now get to choose which one it is. #PersonalBranding #JobSearch https://t.co/4gqbTGcOmm

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List at least 20 relevant skills on your LinkedIn profile, pulled from the internship listings you want. Add only the skills you can honestly claim. #Internships #LinkedInTips https://t.co/V2QesZNM8t

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Phrases like hard worker and team player say nothing real about you. Name a project, a result, or a number a reader can picture. Specific examples beat generic buzzwords on any college student's profile. #PersonalBranding #CollegeStudents https://t.co/kH1v6aU5bJ

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Try this brand statement template: I help [audience] achieve [outcome] through [unique method or skill combination]. Reuse it in your LinkedIn headline, resume summary, and networking introductions. #PersonalBranding #CareerTips https://t.co/rbRUhKzjiV

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Your active digital footprint is what you post. Your passive footprint is what others and data collectors add without you. A thorough audit reviews both, because both show up when someone searches your name. #DigitalFootprint #OnlineReputation https://t.co/nrvufqbT4d

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Turn LinkedIn duties into results by asking what changed because of your work. If you do not have exact numbers, use a relative comparison. #LinkedInTips #JobSearch https://t.co/MaQ8OQFFMU

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Sending one generic resume to every opening sharply lowers your chances of passing the ATS. Tailored applications earn a much better response rate than the same unedited resume sent ten times. #JobSearch #ResumeTips https://t.co/Ih7i441tVq

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Changing careers? Name both where you came from and where you are headed in your headline. For example: Former Teacher Transitioning to Learning and Development. #CareerChange #LinkedInTips https://t.co/WGfO62Q6Xn

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Turn every win into an impact statement: action, method, and measurable outcome. Helped improve onboarding becomes rebuilt the client onboarding checklist and cut setup time by half. #CareerAdvancement #CareerTips https://t.co/jWc9lVhVYP

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Get your personal brand website live before your job hunt starts, not after. Rushing at the last minute usually leads to sloppy work, and good storytelling takes time to refine. #PersonalBrandWebsite #JobSearch https://t.co/H0s3stq5hi

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Your value proposition is what you say. Your brand voice is how you say it. Pick three or four traits, such as direct, practical, honest, and curious, and write with them in mind everywhere. #ProfessionalBrand #PersonalBranding https://t.co/10OWjBPTY6

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A personal brand website gives students four benefits: differentiation, credibility, discoverability, and longevity. See how digital storytelling brings them together. #DigitalStorytelling #PersonalBrandWebsite https://t.co/3ZVITTBVAF

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A blog publishes regular content and a portfolio displays work samples. A personal brand website brings both together under one narrative that reflects who you are as a professional. #PersonalBrandWebsite #PersonalBranding https://t.co/3GgsUEg2BS