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Topic 3: Reflection

In this topic I have considered the ways in which an authentic online professional profile can be developed. In my initial post I outlined a few simple aspects of a professional online profile, including the need for consistency, identifiability, trustworthiness and the importance of searchability. (Made my me for my first post on this topic, 2017) A blog post by Caiti led to me considering the alternative perspective on an online profile in my first comment. Continue reading →

Topic 3: Reflection

In this topic I have considered the ways in which an authentic online professional profile can be developed. In my initial post I outlined a few simple aspects of a professional online profile, including the need for consistency, identifiability, trustworthiness and the importance of searchability. (Made my me for my first post on this topic, 2017) A blog post by Caiti led to me considering the alternative perspective on an online profile in my first comment. Continue reading →

Topic 3: Reflection

This weekā€™s topic encouraged us to delve deeper into the issues of online identities and consider our own strategies for developing a professional online presence. As I reach the mid-point of my UOSM2008 journey, Iā€™ve taken a moment to reflect on my experiences so far. Figure 1. Mid-module reflection (self-produced using Piktochart) One point that resonated with me this week was Markā€™s statement that ā€œsuccess is when you can bring something new to someoneā€. Continue reading →

Topic 3: Reflection

Upon reflection of Topic 2 whereby I expressed deep concerns and strong views on the need to keep your personal and professional online identity separate, I have since through my own and subsequent reading of my colleagues work on Topic 3 come to the realisation that this is no longer possible nor helpful in anyway and to me is not accountable as an act of the creation of an authentic online professional identity. Continue reading →

Topic 3 Reflection

Looking back on my original topic 3 post I feel I largely based a profession online identity confined mainly to LinkedIn. As I previously stated this is largely due to its online authenticity and it being the most popular professional social media platform. Looking at Jobviteā€™s statistics for 2015 they state only 4% of recruiters are not using social media. Continue reading →

Reflection Topic 3

This topic on building a professional profile got me thinking about how I should start to think about creating my own online professional profile. Therefore, I have now started to create my own linked in account so I can start to acquire some useful insight into what looking for a job online will be like for the future, because so far, I have just had part time jobs advertised in windows, not online. Continue reading →

Topic 3: Reflection

In tackling the topic this week on building up an online professional profile, I realised there was a lot more to it than I first thought. The Jobvite statisticsĀ proved to be very useful (albeit slightly outdated) in relaying just how much employers rely on social media to recruit new employees. From there, it was an exploration of what steps you can take to further improve your chances of being recruited through your social media platforms. Continue reading →

Reflection- Topic 3

  This weekā€™s topic focused on the development of employability profiles. CherieĀ“s blog evolved around the concept of online branding, and how it assists in creating authentic profiles. Her research has shown that you are more inclined to stay professional, as you are restricted on the content you can display. As a result, it limits the probability of impacting your career path negatively. Continue reading →

Topic 3: Reflection

E. Back, Piktochart Presentation, 2017 Above is the summary of Topic 3 and the main points I have learned from it. However, for this topic the majority of my learning has come from peer blogs and my interactions with them. I received many comments on my post and some of them have challenged, developed and introduced me to new ideas. E. Continue reading →

Topic 4: social media ethics

Please read these notes and check out the links below, before preparing and posting your answer to the set question. This document should be regarded as just the start of the discussions, which are then developed through the conversations themselves and the sharing of further relevant links. These articles are intended to give you a flavour of the topic, and get you started on answering the Topic 4 set question below. Continue reading →

Topic 3: Reflection

The idea of having an authentic profile online is one that seems to relate to being a real person behind an account and not just a robot. However, maintaining an authentic online professional profile entails making the most of the social media resources available to us for social recruiting. Continue reading →

Topic 3 Reflection: Keeping it Authentic and Professional

Topic 3 has considerably improved my understanding of authenticity and professionality. Additionally, I was introduced to a variety of areas I had not previously considered. For example, Andreā€™s insightful comments encouraged me to examine my LinkedIn profile for potential employers. Thus, upon reflection, I have included a presentation how to build and maintain an active LinkedIn profile. Figure 1. Presentation of building and maintaining a LinkedIn profile. Self-produced via Google Slides. Continue reading →

Topic 3: Reflection

I didn’t quite realise just how much attention recruiters can pay to their prospective candidate’s online platforms – the Jobvite (2014) survey stats (although slightly outdated) really did surprise me. I’m really glad that this topic was set because it’s opened my eyes to a very relevant reality, especially as I’m about to embark on an important chapter of my life in terms of recruitment. Continue reading →

A post to be forgotten

In my post ā€˜Working offline is no longer an optionā€™ I explored how an authentic identity is becoming integral to the success of oneā€™s professional career. From my original research, I found that developing a professional identity yields much more than just recruitability benefits. It has become apparent that to convey an authentic identity, a certain level of consistency is required [1], [2]. Madeleine offered many tips on how to achieve this consistency. Continue reading →

Topic 3: Reflection

As part of this topic, I have learnt that creating and managing professional, authentic online identities is far from easy. A great deal of time and effort is needed to maintain high-quality profiles (Nyman, 2014b). From conversations with staff from the University’s ILIaD department, I discovered an alternative platform on which to create an authentic professional identity: Pathbrite. I have chosen to adapt myĀ approach for this reflection, by analysing my own profiles. Continue reading →

Reflection: Topic Three

Created on canva.com Topic 3 has been the most enjoyable topic to explore so far. Having explored ‘developing an authentic professional profile’ I have deepened my interest in blogging. When applying for jobs the advantage of having a blog as part of your digital portfolio is undeniable; as mentioned in my post, it helps you bring more to the table than just an account on Linkedin. Continue reading →

Topic 3 Reflection: If I had to do it all again

This weekā€™s topic addressed authenticity within online professional profiles and like most people I was naturally intrigued because I manage my own professional LinkedIn profile. Moreover, similar to previous topics, this subject was broad in spectrum and could be explored by focusing on ways to behave professionally online or by avoiding posts that contain inappropriate content. Continue reading →