Topic 3 2016, Page 2

One day has passed and with new information I’ve gotten from my friends’ posts, I’ve come to learn that building a professional digital profile requires a lot more hard work and attention. In response to Adelene’s post, she has given a point that didn’t come through my mind before, which is browsing one’s name and see which posts from their social media accounts that have to be edited. Continue reading →

So I’m in university now and I have a little more than a year and a half before I go out into the world looking for a job. Being in this position, the topic of building an authentic professional profile was quite eye-opening and helpful. As I developed the content for my post I realised that today companies and employers are investing considerably in recruitment through social networks and this medium has proven to be quite effective and efficient. Continue reading →

The definition of authenticity is to be genuine; not a copy and of undisputed origin (Source: Dictionary.com). This means how authenticity is to be perceived can be arguable. Some may feel that being authentic is to set a unique selling point; while others argue that the profile should share your personality. As Kaye and Norman have provided in their post, excellent tips and steps on how to produce a well-protected professional profile. Continue reading →

Image reference : (Hay, A, 2014) Before I got to work on this given topic, I perceived having an authentic professional profile as a necessity as recruiters are now going digital in a big way to hire, to save cost while maximising exposure. It did not occur to me that one can have an online presence in different sites, showcasing the different aspects of his attributes, and still be counted as authentic. Continue reading →

Source Authenticity has been a recurring theme from our previous topic on multiple online identities. With the internet’ ability to keep us anonymous and tailor our profiles to suit the needs of who we seek the attract, the question of authenticity will always be present. Reading Zaidhan’s’s blog provided a perspective that I overlooked. He mentions the need for self-control. Continue reading →

  Source : Image edited by me   After reading the insights shared by my classmates on how to manage your digital profile , I realized there are certainly points that I have missed and vice versa. Through reading and commenting on the blogs, I have gained a lot of new information and perspectives as compared to my initial understanding of the topic. Particularly, I love the way how Teresa organized and express her views on the topic. Continue reading →

My perspectives regarding personal branding and social recruitment in this digital age has been broadened after reading the different posts with varying opinions about online profile development. We are constantly reviewed on what we associated with on the Internet, be it tagged photographs or comments made. It is very likely that once something is posted on the Internet, it would stay there forever. (Couts, 2011) I found many examples listed by others to be relevant and engaging. Continue reading →

(Source: http://image.slidesharecdn.com/whyengineeringgraduatesneedaprofessionalonlinepresencejan2014-150129094722-conversion-gate02/95/why-engineering-graduates-need-a-professional-online-presence-12-638.jpg?cb=1422546513) As shown in the picture above, it is accurate that the success/failure of your own digital profile lies in the hands of yours as the methods you use to develop your profile can either lead you to the right company or get you nowhere. Continue reading →

We’re halfway through the module. How fast! “Building a Digital Professional Portfolio” has been a practical lesson in equipping us with skills for the final assessment. Especially from reading Jia Jiun’s post. His detailed focus on effectively delivering your professionalism across to potential employers led me to think towards another aspect. Should we then even own several social media accounts? And to this, his reply reminded me of my very first proposition – mindset. Continue reading →

Every look back in a journey can be a step forward. Every reflection can bring you one step closer to your goal. After reading two blog posts (Rebecca‘s and Valerie‘s), what did I learn? A key phrase I found in both posts was “personal branding”. That was a point which I did not highlight in my previous post. Personal branding is the ultimate goal in creating an authentic digital professional profile. Continue reading →