When: Wednesday, Feb 01 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Location: ICTC Ontario

Days: Wednesday. Event Types: Session. Sectors: Careers. Subjects: Careers, Professional Development, Professional Identity, and Social Media.


Description:

How do you take your digital identity to the next level? It’s important for all professionals to curate an effective online presence. 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. Maintaining a 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 curating an online identity, including improving your social media presence and developing an online portfolio. This presentation will provide ideas for managing your personal digital brand. Through exemplars and best practices, attendees will leave with tips and tools for creating your best “online” self.

This session is intended for those who already have a professional social media presence.

Outcomes:
– Identify the importance of curating a professional digital identity.
– Identify tools for curating and managing an online presence.
– Identify best practices and considerations for curating an online presence and developing an online social media strategy.

Handouts/Materials:

PDF Presentation

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