What are the key networks you should consider when developing your personal brand? From Twitter to LinkedIn to Instagram, Social Media Executive Chris Smith (Com ’94) focuses on user dos and don’ts when establishing and expanding your presence, taking you through examples of Influencers who are doing it right. Chris also discusses how to measure […]
What is a digital professional portfolio? Why would you want to have one? A professional portfolio can be a convincing professional tool that displays tangible evidence of your knowledge and skills and documents your achievements. Clare R. Kilbane, Ph.D. (Educ ’00) and Natalie B. Milman, Ph.D. (Educ ’00), authors of The Digital Teaching Portfolio Handbook, […]
LinkedIn currently has 380 million users, and that number is growing by 2 new users per second. LinkedIn is being used in 200 countries worldwide and in 20 languages. In spite of the fact that LinkedIn is recognized as the must-have social platform for professionals, LinkedIn officials estimate that only about 50% of its subscribers have […]
Good college degree? Check. Solid work experience? Check. Diverse skill set? Check. Graduates of UVA and other top schools have a lot in common. So, what are you doing to set yourself apart to employers in this challenging job market? Join UVA alum Jennifer Beyer for an insightful (and fun) webinar on Personal Branding. Discover […]
If you’re looking to make a career move or simply expand your network, it can pay off to be visible in the right site at the right time. Chandlee Bryan will teach you strategies that can help you get found quickly by following the same techniques executive recruiters use to find top candidates. Learn how […]
Should you blog? Can a blog help advance your job or career? What platform should you use? Jennifer McDonald shares her expertise as a blogger (and blogging consultant) who has launched numerous personal and professional blogs. She will address the reasons for blogging, what it takes to start a blog, how to expand your blog’s […]
Many people still don’t “get” Twitter – especially from a professional perspective – or are uncertain whether there is any value in using it. Many others have set up an account but feel overwhelmed and/or unsure about how to maximize the potential benefits. Still others think they’re using it properly but really don’t know if […]
LinkedIn started as a social media networking tool for individuals, and has matured into a formidable source for business promotion and engagement. Understanding how to utilize LinkedIn’s business pages, both professionally and personally, is essential for networking and marketing in today’s business climate. In this webinar, Jerry Dunnavant addresses how to most effectively create a […]
We all know products and organizations have a brand. In the global, connected market of today, leaders, executives, and professionals have a personal brand whether they realize it or not. You have a personal brand. Branding is more than your physical image, and if you’re not actively and intentionally designing, creating, and managing how you’d […]