Brag Book ideas for job seekers

Here are some suggestions for key documents to be included in your very own brag book:Table of Contents â€" includes your name and the position and company you are interviewing along with page numbersResume â€" tailored to the job for which you are interviewingBio â€" Your one page bio see link above for more informationProfessional Organizations â€" demonstrates that you get involved in your function/industry, that you are aware of best practices, or can quickly find out about best practices in your area of expertise and may show your leadership skillsAwards â€" shows your level of expertise and, likely, your willingness to go above and beyondLetters of Recommendation â€" letters from former bosses, colleagues and mentors, etc. â€" powerful because what others say about you can be more impactful than what you say about yourselfEndorsements and Testimonials gather all of the great things that have been said about you â€" examples include “great job” emails and LinkedIn recommen dationsReferences â€" a list of key stakeholders who will vouch for you as an employee and person of characterClick Here to See an ExampleOnce assembled, you have a great leave behind to remind and reinforce to the interviewer who you are and what you bring to the party!   In summary, your brag book:Shows that there is substance behind your interview answersProvides a leave-behind to help the interviewer remember youDifferentiates you from the competitionDemonstrates by your effort that you are sincerely interested in the jobSo what does the finished document actually look like?   In order to provide you with a template and some ideas, I’ve uploaded a sample into my LinkedIn profile.  Comments, questions, suggestions and success stories are always welcome.   In the meantime, get out there and differentiate yourself with your own brag book!Lastly, if youd like to attract top employers to your LinkedIn profile, check out Joshuas LinkedIn Writing Service.