METU myBRAND – get to know our trainings and our student’s experiences

What is the METU myBRAND training method? 

METU’s myBRAND is a unique portfolio-based training method, which was launched as the first of its kind in the country. 

At METU, the focus of education is on practical lessons and projects that help our students gain key skills and real experience. This way, students will be able to compile a professional portfolio from practical knowledge, skills and results before they graduate, which can be presented in their CV and at job interviews. 

Our myBRAND trainings help will help you realize your strengths, develop your skills, gain practical knowledge and experience that will provide you with competitive advantage when you launch your career. 

The myBRAND trainings offer numerous opportunities for thousands of METU students to develop their personal and professional skills and professional portfolio in each semester. 

The trainings are held by experienced, professional trainers who are experts of their field. 

What kind of trainings are part of myBRAND? 

In 2021, METU students could join over 400 training groups, where they had the chance to learn and develop a wide variety of useful skills. 

Here are some of the trainings METU students can choose from to develop personal skills: 

1. Time management and efficiency training 
2. Confidence-boost training 
3. My road to success - self-development training 
4. Stress management 
5. Conflict management 
6. Goal setting 
7. Body language training 
8. Self-understanding with psychodrama 
9. Understanding our behaviour - DiSC training 
10. Communication traps 

There are also numerous trainings focusing on professional skills that can greatly boost the portfolio and CV of students: 

1. Presentation design & techniques 
2. Negotiation techniques 
3. Sales and persuasion techniques 
4. Media skills 
5. Clean writing 
6. Storytelling 
7. Protocol and international protocol 

There are also trainings specifically focused on helping students in career building: 

1. How to start your career 
2. Building your personal brand 
3. Job searching techniques  

What METU students say about myBRAND trainings 

In the Spring semester of 2021, our students rated myBRAND trainers 9,6/10, while overall the trainings received a rating of 9,2 /10. 

I would recommend this self-development training to students of all age, gender or study field, as I believe it can be a great help to anyone in reaching their goals. The sessions equipped us with the approach, knowledge and motivation needed to make our dreams into reality. - My road to success - self-development training 

Useful, interesting, very interactive and entertaining tasks. - Student feedback: Goal setting training 

There are several reasons why I would recommend METU to other students, but my favorite one is myBRAND. I love it a lot - the skills and techniques learned during this unique training method help you figure out who you are beyond your degree, what abilities and virtues you have, and offers you an advantage in the job market. These skills cannot be learned overnight, but there are a variety of training programs available to assist us in developing these. - Rimsha, Business Administration and Management BSc student 

The knowledge I gained is incredibly useful. I can already it in my job, and it will be really helpful on my final exam and thesis defense as well. - Student feedback: Presentation design & techniques 

I would recommend this training for those who want to understand the basic concept of constructing essays, articles, or even your thesis. - Student feedback: Clean writing 

The trainings are of outstanding quality. We learn plenty, and all the sessions are interactive and thought-provoking. - Student feedback: Understanding our behaviour - DiSC training 

We learned a great amount of useful skills and knowledge that can help us in exceling at job interviews. The training gave a great overview and insight into the professional world. - Student feedback: How to start your career 

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