Monday, November 18, 2013

CAREER TIPS: IMPROVE YOUR PROFESSIONAL ONLINE PROFILE


[This is a targeted blog to Business School Members of California State University, Northridge Business and Economics school as a follow up to a presentation on polishing their online identity so it is professional and appropriate by the time they graduate.]


"POP" YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT IN JOB SEARCHES


DEAR CSUN BUSINESS SCHOOL COBAE CAREER EVENT ATTENDEES: 

Thank you for attending my presentation “Going Viral: Developing your Professional Online Profile (POP)" at your California State University Northridge event last Friday, November 15, 2013.


As promised, here are some career and reputation/profile links you may find useful when building your own  Professional Online Profile (POP). I also wanted to remind you that now is a good time to clean up your Digital Footprint before you graduate.  Below are just a few tips for managing or reducing some of the crumbs on your digital path before you enter the full-time job market.


Good luck and thanks again for attending!  

Cynthia

PS--In you are interested in apply for an internship with CyberWise.org, please contact info@cyberwise.org. 
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Tips for managing or reducing your digital footprint (via Ryan O. Hicks / @rohixx):

  • Manage your online interactions with others.
  • Take control of your privacy; set online accounts to private.
  • Do not post what you would not want someone else knowing about you.
  • Use caution in how you interact with others on social websites.
  • Clean up your footprint - Remove photos, close online accounts, and delete old comments on websites and forums.
  • Stop using the internet as a mindless hub for entertainment, and limit your activity.
  • Google yourself and see what comes up.
There are also numerous tools to help you identify what information you may have on the internet. Some of the websites are paid and some are free. I am not affiliated with any of the services listed below.
RESOURCES TO HELPS YOU CREATE AND UTILIZE A PRO POP



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