When: Wednesday, Jan 27 | 10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Location: MTCC 206D

Days: Wednesday. Event Types: Session. Sectors: Careers/Mentoring. Subjects: Careers and Digital Citizenry.


Description:

How do you stand out in an increasingly digital world? With every person only a Google search away, it’s important for all professionals to develop an effective online presence in order to demonstrate their skills beyond the traditional resume. For colleagues, potential employers and future collaborators, your online presence provides an opportunity to take a closer look at your experience, view your portfolio and get to know you. Developing an digital identity that is true to who you are and manageable can be a challenge – having a strategy is key. This presentation will provide steps for creating an online identity, including improving your social media presence and developing an online portfolio. This presentation will provide ideas for both developing and refining your personal digital brand. Through exemplars and best practices, attendees will leave with tips and tools for creating your best “online” self.

Learning Outcomes
Attendees will:

Identify the importance of creating a professional digital identity

Identify tools for creating and managing an online presence

Identify best practices and considerations for developing an online presence.

Handouts/Materials:

Presentation