Visiting Professor, Dr. Francisco Rejon-Guardia, Presents Personal Branding Workshop

On Thursday, May 15, Dr. Francisco Rejón-Guardia,Visiting Professor from the University of Granada (Spain), presented a workshop to Temerlin Advertising Institute students and faculty titled “Personal Branding: What Are Your Social Networks Saying About You?”

#Personal Branding workshop presented by Dr. Francisco Rejón-Guardia, Visiting Professor
#Personal Branding workshop presented by Dr. Francisco Rejón-Guardia, Visiting Professor for the Temerlin Advertising Institute.

During the workshop, Dr. Rejón-Guardia shared strategies and tips for developing a personal brand and strong reputation online. Since one in three employers look at a job candidate’s social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Dr. Rejón-Guardia says it’s important to know the image of yourself you are projecting online. His strategies for developing a strong personal brand, both online and off, include knowing your target (i.e. potential employers, jobs, etc.), being specific with your personal tag/slogan, being professional, emphasizing your area(s) of specialization, knowing and telling your story, providing a consistent image of yourself, being genuine, and providing value to your industry. For more on his presentation, click here.

Dr. Rejón-Guardia explains his strategies for developing a strong personal brand to Temerlin Advertising Institute students and faculty.
Dr. Rejón-Guardia explains his strategies for developing a strong personal brand to Temerlin Advertising Institute students and faculty.

Dr. Rejón-Guardia is an Associate Lecturer in Marketing and Market Research at the University of Granada (Spain). His research interests include online consumer behavior, e-commerce, new advertising formats, and market research methodology. Dr. Rejón-Guardia has been a Visiting Professor in the Temerlin Advertising Institute since April 2014. He is using his time in the US to collaborate with American colleagues on various advertising and marketing research projects for publication.

TAI Participates in Communication Disciplines Jobs Fair

On April 29, the Temerlin Advertising Institute, along with other SMU communication disciplines and the help of the Hegi Family Career Development Center of SMU, hosted a Job Fair. Almost 30 employers attended and many students secured interviews for internships and permanent positions. Thank you to all of the employers and the work of TAI faculty, staff and students for helping to make this a great event for everyone.