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Let's Talk Personal Marketing
Before you establish your career it is important to establish your online presence! The manner in which you "market" yourself depends on what career path you wish to take.
Many platforms allow you to market yourself, here are the most popular:- Personal Websites
What To Avoid:
Personal marketing is all about highlighting strengths and skills. Unfortunately, it is extremely easy to market yourself in a negative light resulting in missed job opportunities. Here are some things to avoid when creating your online presence:
Drunk Pictures
(Extreme Alcohol Consumption)
Negative Attitude
(Profanity)
References to Illegal Drugs
Spelling / Grammar Errors
Secure your online image!
There are a few steps you can take to protect any information you make public:
Privacy Settings
Most social media platforms offer some form of privacy settings. These settings are often customizable to what you do and do not want to share.
Cleaning Online Content
Every so often, do a clean out of old content! This includes inappropriate pictures and posts.
Change Your Online Name
Changing your online name will make it harder for personal accounts to be found.
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