Laura and Amy discuss the really unpleasant topic of "professional branding" (ew!), and try to make a bit more palatable and relevant.As awful as it sounds, putting a bit of effort into how you show up in the world and tell your story can be beneficial for a job search, career development, networking, and professional opportunities.And don't worry, it doesn't mean you need to become a Thoughtfluencer TM with a massive following!LinksEpisode transcript[Panel Event Recording] Job Search Strategy, Taking Risks, & Telling Your Story, Research Ops CommunityPersonal Branding Ruins People's LivesDre Beltrami - No BS Branding (podcast)Personal branding for people who hate personal brandingWhy 'Build Your Personal Brand' Is The Worst Career Advice Ever  Brand or be branded — Beautiful Trouble How to Design a Bio, Part 1 - nikki espartinezHow to Design a Bio, Part 2 - nikki espartinezBuilding & growing a (digital) reputation - nikki espartinez Got a hiring topic request? Reach out to Amy on LinkedIn and we can cover it in a future episode.If you're so inclined, we'd love your help in spreading the word about our show with a rating and review on your favorite podcast app.And if you're feeling extra generous, we would appreciate a financial contribution to support our work!