As a developer how is your Personal Branding?

I just finished listening to another book from my career development plan. This time, it was focused on beginner tips for developing Personal Branding. This is a stage I’m determined to conquer as quickly as possible. I want my brand to arrive ahead of me, opening doors with future businesses and clients even before I step into the room. For instance, being invited to interviews instead of having to apply for them. Or having the ability to skip those useless LeetCode tests or the task of coding small apps in every hiring process. If my work and reputation are already known, these steps could easily be negotiated! I’m really proud of my professional career so far, but I believe I’ve left a few loose ends when it comes to properly promoting my "professional brand." I think now is a great time to focus on that. As the book says: "The best time to build your network is when you don’t need its results." Regarding this book on Personal Branding, it contains several small tips—most of which I was already familiar with—but overall, it was good to revisit those concepts. As part of my goal to go through various books, I can confidently say that, yes, it was worth listening to it from start to finish. The book is a bit long, and the content can be tedious at times. That’s why I listened to it intermittently while working through others on my reading list. After a few weeks, I finally completed it. If you’ve never explored the topic of personal branding, this is a good starting point. This post is part of my personal development plan's reading log. Links may participate of referral program.

Mar 5, 2025 - 23:48

As a developer how is your Personal Branding?

I just finished listening to another book from my career development plan. This time, it was focused on beginner tips for developing Personal Branding.

This is a stage I’m determined to conquer as quickly as possible. I want my brand to arrive ahead of me, opening doors with future businesses and clients even before I step into the room.

For instance, being invited to interviews instead of having to apply for them. Or having the ability to skip those useless LeetCode tests or the task of coding small apps in every hiring process. If my work and reputation are already known, these steps could easily be negotiated!

I’m really proud of my professional career so far, but I believe I’ve left a few loose ends when it comes to properly promoting my "professional brand." I think now is a great time to focus on that. As the book says: "The best time to build your network is when you don’t need its results."

Regarding this book on Personal Branding, it contains several small tips—most of which I was already familiar with—but overall, it was good to revisit those concepts. As part of my goal to go through various books, I can confidently say that, yes, it was worth listening to it from start to finish.

The book is a bit long, and the content can be tedious at times. That’s why I listened to it intermittently while working through others on my reading list. After a few weeks, I finally completed it. If you’ve never explored the topic of personal branding, this is a good starting point.

This post is part of my personal development plan's reading log.
Links may participate of referral program.