Topic 3 2015, Page 2

Source: Giphy In today’s society, developing an online professional profile is essential. I am glad that majority of my colleagues share similar views on the importance of being authentic, consistent and creative. Jun Ning mentioned that searching and managing one’s online identity will certainly be helpful. First impression matters. As such, inappropriate content should be removed. Continue reading →

TOPIC 3: 'DEVELOPING AN AUTHENTIC ONLINE PROFESSIONAL PROFILE' COMMENTS AND SUMMARYPicture source from http://www.loadedbrush.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/shadow-and-reflection. Continue reading →

(Image Source: http://daxnorman.tumblr.com/) “Your personal online branding is very important. Employers will look at what groups you’re part of, the photographs you’ve been tagged in, and comments you’ve made on other people’s blogs; negative feedback you’ve left can really go against you. Continue reading →

Initially, I wanted to cover all the steps or criteria on how to develop an authentic professional online profile but I soon realise it was unrealistic to fit all in under the word count. I had quite some difficulties doing this topic because it was very much interlinked with topic 2. There are many information overlapping and I find it hard to properly sort out my thoughts. Continue reading →

Realised I missed out a lot of points after reading the blog posts by my classmates...In my post, I only focused mostly on what to include in the online profile but missed out on how to make it attractive. I came across Jasmine's blog post and the video on "How to keep your social media attractive to employers", it stated that one way is to be strategic with whom you allow in your network. I can use social media to make connections and interact with professionals. Continue reading →

Realised I missed out a lot of points after reading the blog posts by my classmates...In my post, I only focused mostly on what to include in the online profile but missed out on how to make it attractive. I came across Jasmine's blog post and the video on "How to keep your social media attractive to employers", it stated that one way is to be strategic with whom you allow in your network. I can use social media to make connections and interact with professionals. Continue reading →

Source: Giphy.com (1) – Welcome to the new age – This topic has broaden my horizons on how social media is starting to take-over our world! First our personal lives and now… our professional lives. It has made me realize the importance of having a professional digital presence. Continue reading →

   Image source: http://principlesofedu.wikispaces.com/Summary+of+Perenialism?responseToken=74cbe7e797e66a33576e52689f1a291c I feel that after having read through articles, blog posts and watching videos about developing an authentic online professional profile, I feel that this has made me greatly understand why it is so important and so much emphasis is placed on this. Continue reading →

I mentioned before that I was a Digital Visitor in Work aspect, now I’ve come to realization that I must adapt and be a Digital Resident to have a competitive advantage. I’ve learn a variety of ways to make Professional Online Profile authentic and attractive. Apart from things that I mentioned in my last post, I’m aware that authenticity and being true to yourself isn’t enough. Continue reading →

To own a professional online profile is almost de rigueur1 in the digital age. As I read other blogs, I gathered that the use of social media to present yourself is widely advocated for. LinkedIn, especially, is put on a pedestal, when it comes to its potential for getting people hired. The subject of relevance though, is a debatable one. Jue Yin, in her interesting guide for an online profile, mentioned ‘relevance’ as a step in creating a professional profile. Continue reading →