ONLINE PRESENCE…AND OTHER RANDOM TIPS ABOUT WHAT TO DO AFTER HIGH SCHOOL#SCOTSONLINEPRESENCEOCTOBER 1, 2014@KINE_CAMARA

ICE BREAKERWhat social media sites are you currently active on?

For what purpose do you use these sites?Name a positive experience that you’ve had on social media.

BENEFITS OF SOCIAL MEDIA• Personal branding• Learn about different “life” paths through

other’s shared content• Networking• Opportunities• Ability to influence others

CHALLENGES OF SOCIAL MEDIA

• Consistency• Surveillance• Patience

LINKEDIN VS. TWITTER

DEFINE YOUR STRATEGY

WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE IN FIVE YEARS?

Before meeting

success, I met failure..

We all have our own paths; the sooner you accept your own, the sooner you can begin to follow your bliss.

How is your education adding value to your future?

I MADE MY EDUCATION COUNT Worked 4 public relations/marketing internshipsObtained public speaking opportunitiesAttended professionalism events on campusCreated an opportunity from scratchHad mentors and served as a mentorStudied abroad

PROFESSIONALISM TIPS THAT HELPED ME GET AHEAD• Network like crazy• Treat everyone as if they are a CEO

• Participate in your local community• Eventbrite• Volunteer

• Gain professional experience• Be intentional

QUICK NETWORKING TIPS FOR THE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL• Know your dreams and

goals• Know your strengths• Be a connector • Ask for informational

interviews• Must-have tools:

business card, LinkedIn or personal website, updated resume, elevator pitch

I want to live a life that includes….

MORE QUICK TIPS• Follow-up within 2 days• “Luck is preparedness – period!”•The Slight Edge, Jeff Olson

• Take others out to coffee…to learn• Dream big • Take baby steps

LAST THOUGHTS…GOLDEN NUGGETS• Stop trying to be perfect and get

obsessed with progress• Know your WHY• Read A LOT…• Take mentorship from people who have

the lifestyle you want• NEVER stop moving towards your

dreams• Especially when they seem too big and out

of your reach

• Guard your association

THANKS!kinefcamara@gmail.comwww.kinecamara.com@Kine_Camara