How to Set Goals for Your Personal Brand


Let's be honest, losing a job can feel like drowning in the ocean with no life vest.

Everyone knows you need a personal brand, but you may ask yourself: Where do I start?

With the right goals, your brand can become a magnet for employers and industry leaders.

Let's break down how to set strategic and intentional goals for your personal brand.

Ready to get started?

What is Your Personal Brand Mission?

As you set goals for your brand, think of it as your career story.

Ask yourself:

  • What makes me unique?
  • Who do I want to meet?
  • What impression do I want to convey?

A successful brand's mission should reflect your aspirations, strengths, and problems you solve.

For example, if you are laid off, your mission might be to demonstrate your expertise in your field by using x tool to create y experience.

Set SMART Goals that Get Results

Broad goals won't get the job done.

You must set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) goals that drive results.

For instance, instead of saying, "I want to build an audience," you could say, " I will post twice a week, comment on three posts daily, and connect with at least three people each day for the next month."

Let's break this down:

  • Specific: Define your goal
  • Measureable: Record your progress.
  • Achievable: Make it realistic.
  • Relevant: Align it with your master plan.
  • Time-bound: Set a deadline.

Identify Activities that Boost Your Digital Identity

Goals must drive actions.

Check out a few of the powerful ways to build your personal brand:

  • Create content about your expertise, or share your past experience.
  • Network with industry professionals and join industry-specific groups.
  • Build your portfolio to showcase your best work.

Track Your Progress and Make Adjustments Accordingly

Developing a personal brand is an intriguing process.

As you build, it's crucial to regularly evaluate:

  • Your Network
  • Your Post Performance
  • Job opportunities that align with your goals

Stay Consistent in Building Your Brand

Nothing good happens overnight.

Building a strong personal brand requires time and dedication.

Show up every day, create valuable content, and establish yourself as a leading voice in your niche.

Your digital identity is something no one can take away from you.

Set clear goals and take massive action, and your next move will come.

Your consistency will pay off when your next job comes to you.

Stay Branded and Keep Building.


P.S. If you've been laid off and are interested in learning how to build a personal brand, I'm creating a course to help you get started.

Feel free to join the waitlist below for updates and availability.

Kevin Petrochko

Join other unemployed individuals in learning how to build a brand online.

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