The way young professionals present themselves online is a key aspect of professionalism today. With all of the social media platforms we have access to- Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.- creating a positive self-brand is crucial. Professionals can utilize these tools to create a network and sell their beliefs and themselves to future employers.
Twitter is a great place to keep your followers aware of your opinions on industry-relevant issues. Twitter is a unique platform because it requires bloggers to be concise. With only 140 characters, you must truly say what you mean. Followers will get bored and distracted if you veer off-topic, so try to keep your tweets relevant. With Facebook, it is easy to share photos, links and feelings. The important thing to remember is to not share too much. When trying to maintain a professional demeanor, keeping posts appropriate is a must. There is a fine line between a funny post and an inappropriate post, and crossing that line has consequences. LinkedIn is a site that I recently joined and am still exploring. I am already seeing the benefits as I connect with past internship supervisors and coworkers. The most professional of the popular social media sites, a LinkedIn profile is like an online resume that you share with your contacts. It allows you to share past jobs and experiences and to keep in touch with people you meet in a professional setting, It can even score you a new job if you have the right contacts. In today’s digital age, presenting yourself as a positive, professional, serious person online can make or break your personal brand. People remember what they read online, so posting intelligent statements about intriguing issues will catch people’s attention, and the more followers you have, the better. blog comments powered by Disqus
Twitter is a great place to keep your followers aware of your opinions on industry-relevant issues. Twitter is a unique platform because it requires bloggers to be concise. With only 140 characters, you must truly say what you mean. Followers will get bored and distracted if you veer off-topic, so try to keep your tweets relevant. With Facebook, it is easy to share photos, links and feelings. The important thing to remember is to not share too much. When trying to maintain a professional demeanor, keeping posts appropriate is a must. There is a fine line between a funny post and an inappropriate post, and crossing that line has consequences. LinkedIn is a site that I recently joined and am still exploring. I am already seeing the benefits as I connect with past internship supervisors and coworkers. The most professional of the popular social media sites, a LinkedIn profile is like an online resume that you share with your contacts. It allows you to share past jobs and experiences and to keep in touch with people you meet in a professional setting, It can even score you a new job if you have the right contacts. In today’s digital age, presenting yourself as a positive, professional, serious person online can make or break your personal brand. People remember what they read online, so posting intelligent statements about intriguing issues will catch people’s attention, and the more followers you have, the better. blog comments powered by Disqus