DEFINITION

Google Drive is that it’s an online file cabinet where you can store documents and other digital files. It’s accessible from wherever you have Internet.

BENEFITS

Backup Your Precious Files

Google Drive is a better storage alternative than an external hard drive or USB stick because they can both begin to malfunction or become corrupted over time, meaning that you’ can lose your precious files forever. Not with Google Drive, though.

Send Large Files

If you happen to use Gmail, also using Google Drive will allow you to send large files to your contacts directly from your email account.  

Use Google Drive App to Access Documents

Should you need to access any files while on the go, you can download the Google Drive app to your smartphone. You can use this if you need to give a presentation or show proof of purchase.

An efficient built-in search engine which allows you to find content easily with a keyword search. You can also look for files by owner or by file type.

Google Docs

 Google Docs lets you create documents, spreadsheets and presentations online, and work simultaneously with partners or colleagues on a same document. Changes appear in real time and are saved for thirty days. Google Docs also allows you to add certain access privileges to your files and determine who can view, edit or comment a shared document.

Google Docs is a word processing tool (like Microsoft Word).

Google Slides is a presentation tool (like PowerPoint).

Google Sheets is a spreadsheet tool (like Excel).

Google Forms is a survey creation tool (like SurveyMonkey).

Storage

Google drive has 15 GB of storage (including your Google + account and your Gmail).

 Google Drive is equipped with an OCR (optical character recognition) function, which allows you to search for words or expressions in scanned documents. For example, finding someone's name in an old newspaper article that was scanned and saved on Google Drive is possible thanks to OCR technology!

 The program is free!

On Google Drive, your data can’t get lost, no matter what you do to your computer! 

MY PROFILE

LINKEDIN PROFILE

Show people who you are, where you’ve come from– This is the equivalent to your online resume and it’s perfect for showing off your experience.

Show off projects, pieces of work you’ve completed– It’s much easier to get people to contact you if you have displays of your work. Add links, images, and other documents to show what work you’ve completed, if it applies.

Get traffic to your website– When people like what they see on your profile they will look at your links and visit your website.

GROUPSTraffic to blog posts– Groups are a great place to share you newest blog post, if they are relevant. Sharing irrelevant posts will get you blocked which means you’ll have to have every post moderated before it is published. Use this function moderately to share good posts. I even suggest adding it by starting a discussion and asking a question about it.

Access to experts in other areas– When you have a question, it’s best to find experts in that industry and ask. They helps with consultations and second opinions as well. In groups you can easily find the best experts to consult with.

Extensive network to connect with– Being part of a group gives you access to 3rd party connections who you wouldn’t otherwise have the option to connect with. Under the members section of each group you can look at the member list to see who else is there, what they do, and how to connect it them. This is much like a backdoor access.

RECOMMENDATIONSLet others recommend and endorse you for your skills and past work– Get some social proof for your skills and talents. When others recommend or endorse you, anyone who sees your profile can see these and it shows you have other experts backing up your claims to have certain skills. This is very powerful in making connections.

FOLLOWERS

Share posts your followers will enjoy– This gives you a place as a thought leader among your followers and shows them you make being connected to you worth their time. You can use Fan Page Robot to discover the great content and topics.

PROFESIONAL LIFE

If you have a job, plan to have a career, or want to someday do a task professionally, Linkedin is a great place to begin making connections that can and will be beneficial. It isn’t just for finding jobs, it’s for growing your business relationships.

H O W Y O U C A N U S E L I N K E D I N T O B O O S T Y O U R N E T W O R K I N G A N D

P R O F E SS I O N A L C A R E E R ?

if you want to exist in the professional world, you should have a solid LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn currently has over 400 million users, and 94 percent of recruiters use it to search, contact, vet and hire candidates. LinkedIn is useful for many aspects of your career: networking, keeping up with your professional field, building and maintaining your online presence, and job searching. Hence, LinkedIn can essentially be your career-management tool. Once you have a solid profile with a good summary, relevant sections filled out, a professional picture and a customized URL , you can leverage LinkedIn to manage your career.

. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO H AV E A D I G I TA L P R E S E N C E ?

With the rise of the Internet as the go-to research tool for consumers, a robust digital presence is more important than ever for businesses looking to reach new audiences and gain more customers.

Having a good personal online presence is preferred for couple of reasons:It helps you get more opportunities as you are easy to be found (on LinkedIn or Google)It helps you tell your story the way you want it to be told

HOW LINKEDIN CAN HELP YOU TO START CREATING YOUR DIGITAL

PRESENCE?

Nowadays, employers consider it a red flag when you are not searchable online. A clear and concise LinkedIn profile is usually what they will look for. Aside from showing that you have digital skills (which are increasingly becoming a requirement in most jobs) and you are tech-savvy, having a LinkedIn profile also says that you are up-to-date on current trends in the professional world.