Showing posts with label e-portfolio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label e-portfolio. Show all posts
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
4 Ways Blogging Helps Build a Better Career
4 Ways Blogging Helps Build a Better Career
Since competition for entry-level and even mid-level jobs is very high, it’s important for young professionals to stand out to prospective employers in any way they can. One way to do this: start a blog.As a blogger, you are in control of the content – and ultimately your online reputation and presence.
Here are four more ways blogging can help your career, right now:
Beef Up Your Writing Portfolio
If you are in the field of communications, having excellent writing skills will set you apart from the competition. How exactly do you become a great writer? Practice. Much like any athlete or musician, the only way to excel in your craft is to continue to practice. Having a blog which you post to daily, weekly, or even monthly gives you a variety of writing samples to add to your portfolio. My writing portfolio is filled with articles that I wrote for my personal blog. All writing samples should be recognized, whether it was for a national newspaper or a simple WordPress site. Read more...Monday, January 28, 2013
How Job Seekers Can Say ‘Look at Me’ to Online Recruiters - NYTimes.com
How Job Seekers Can Say ‘Look at Me’ to Online Recruiters - NYTimes.com
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How to Say ‘Look at Me!’ to an Online Recruiter
By PHYLLIS KORKKI
Published: January 26, 2013
IF you are thinking of looking for a job this year, or are already searching for one, be warned: for some job seekers, the rules have changed. Technology and social media have altered the way some employers consider candidates. Simply sifting through job postings and sending out applications en masse was never a good route to success, and is even less so now. Read more.
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