web presencewhy you need one to find a job

Barbara Alvarez 10/28/2014 www.thebarbrarian.com

it’s a portfolio● you can’t include everything on your resume● providing a link to your professional

presence gives prospective employers and colleagues the opportunity to show off everything that you can’t include on a piece of paper

it’s networking● connect with others in an industry/career● gain insights● learn ideas

it’s establishing yourself...● expert● professional● knowledgeable resource● unique insight● interesting perspective● fresh voice

it’s staying informed● industry/career news● employee perspective● latest trends and topics

it changes the relationship● you’re not a job seeker looking for a favor● you’re a valuable resource that people want

to add to their organization

it showcases your...● writing style● speaking abilities● ideas● knowledge of industry news & topics● social media skills

it creates confidence ● creating a web presence and branding

yourself as a professional creates an inner confidence that reasserts your skills and experiences

3 resources to get started● linkedin (linkedin.com)● professional website (weebly.com)● blog (through weebly or blogger.com)

3 resources to consider● twitter (twitter.com)● pinterest (pinterest.com)● instagram (instagram.com)

questions to consider● what meets your professional needs?● which resources does your target

industry/business mostly use?● what are you most comfortable with?● what will you use regularly?

consistency is key● don’t inundate yourself with resources● choose the ones that you’ll actually use● start slow and work yourself up to a

schedule to post and comment regularly

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