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Living on the web opened my eyes to what the internet really had to offer. It wouldn’t have crossed my mind to leverage the use of internet to promote myself, yet I felt ashamed that I have been using Internet merely for entertainment and personal engagement on social media. Although it is self-evident how much of the internet could be manipulated. Continue reading →

Good afternoon! The last 12 days of intense assignments was a new and enriching experience. Before MANG2049, I didn’t update my LinkedIn profile. After learning that 97% of recruiters use LinkedIn to search for talent, I realized the importance of a digital professional profile and updated my LinkedIn profile. I started to find ex-colleagues and friends to make new connections and widen my network. Continue reading →

The most important lesson I took from all the lessons in the course is the importance of self-branding and self-marketing. As a future marketer I must be able to sell myself as a brand. This module has provided the perfect tool set for me to do so. Continue reading →

Created by Julaina via Canva and Source When I started this module, I thought to myself “this module is easy…I just need to Blog”. But boy was I wrong! Blogging is hardwork and it takes some serious commitment. Researching, curating content, thinking about creative ways to deliver my message and editing are some of the key factors that comes into play to produce a post. Continue reading →

I am definitely a proud receiver of this crazy but awesome module. Thank you for giving me your attention as I bring you through the progress I have made. Take a look at this Flippingbook that shows the development of my online professional profile! (Click on the image below!) In the image below, I have done a comparison of the difference in my online activities from the start to the end of the module. Continue reading →

Having completed 5 topics over a span of 12 sessions, I improved my knowledge regarding the digital world. Before this, I was definitely unwary of the vast impact that my online presence could bring to my professional image and if not for this module, I could potentially jeopardize my job prospects. Continue reading →

Three weeks of writing blog posts, interacting with other blogs, reflecting on the topic and building my online profile has finally come to an end. It has taught me the many sides of using the web and social media and has made me a better user of the internet. Continue reading →

Before this module began, I merely used my social media as a means to connect with my family and friends. However, this module has taught me that social media can be used as a means to create a professional digital profile and I have soon started working towards creating my professional digital profile. The first step I took was to create a LinkedIn account. Through this module, I have realized that many companeis value LinkedIn as an important tool. Continue reading →

For the final post (for #MANG2049), I’ll begin with an illustration of the 5 topics discussed previously across several posts. Image Designed by Freepik Designed by Freepik This module has posed a different learning experience for myself. Instead of being provided with curriculum texts and notes, we had to do our research and further analysis from own readings. It was tough. The 12 days had been hectic, without any time for leisure activities. Continue reading →