What have I (Robin) learned
about personal branding? I could list up all the topics we as a group have
covered throughout the semester, but I will use my last blog post to describe
how I will use my new knowledge in the future.
Showing posts with label Posts by Robin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Posts by Robin. Show all posts
Friday, May 10, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Who should you connect with online?
This week we will discuss who and what you can, must, should and should
not connect with online. Connecting with the right people can get you far when
you are looking for you first job. At
the same time, at some social media sites it is just as easy to connect with
people of no use – especially on LinkedIn.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
How to avoid common job hunting mistakes
Monday, we posted about 10 common job hunting mistakes, though without giving any further explanation. Here we look at the most important job hunting mistakes and what you can do to avoid these mistakes when you look for a job.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Robin's first networking experience
This week we have blogged about networking. What it is, why
it is important, and how do you do it. This blog post will be about my first
and so far only networking event. I must admit that before the event I was
quite skeptical. I am not skeptical anymore.
Monday, April 8, 2013
When a suit and tie is not enough
A decade ago, looking and acting professional more or less meant, at least for men, to look appropriate by putting on a suit and a tie for a job interview. Today, putting on a suit and a tie is nowhere near enough.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
How social media affects opinions of you
You can call it a cultural difference or maybe just immaturity, but when I arrived at Pacific Lutheran University last August, I did not think too much about what was on my Facebook account, such as posts and pictures, and I did not even have a LinkedIn account. I still don't have a Twitter.
Friday, March 22, 2013
What content to have in your online portfolio
On Monday we explained online portfolios, and then followed up Wednesday with examples of some of the best. This blog post will look at what an online portfolio should contain in regards to content.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Social media sites: Your friend or your enemy?
When you build your personal brand you have to be consistent, and juggling several social media sites makes consistency quite the task. However, there are a few things you can do to make it easy on yourself. For instance, think about what you say and how often you post.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Follow us, follow them: 5 personal branding blogs we recommend
The class assignment this week has been to find blogs with a similar topic to ours. Here are five blogs on personal branding we will follow throughout the semester.
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