Post on 16-Jul-2015
LEVERAGING YOUR ONLINE NETWORK FOR CAREER GROWTHTang Choy Career ConsultantRyerson University
@RyersonCareer | @tangchoy | #RyersonSA
BENEFITS OF NETWORKING ONLINE Personal branding
Exposure to key decision-makers
Staying up-to-date with industry trends
Research
Information sharing & engagement
Social recruiting
TIPS FOR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ONLINE
Create engaging content that showcases your expertise and connects with your audience
Share information/content (i.e. articles, photos, videos) that your network will find useful or interesting
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate your knowledge and willingness to exchange ideas
Show your personality! Share quotes and anecdotes
ONLINE NETWORKING CHECKLISTJoin/follow/connect with groups and individuals online
Stay up-to-date with your network. Check LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. frequently and post status updates.
Download social networking apps, get push notifications and stay connected on your phone!
Post relevant links/articles, comment and like posts
Use hashtags (Twitter) to track conversations
PERSONAL BRANDING: BE CONSISTENTTry to secure the same username on different platforms
Use the same professional headshot on different platforms
Incorporate similar keywords across online profiles and during in-person meetings
Maintain a positive tone for posts
Always claim your vanity URL (if possible)