Online Image

Projects to Prospects (or Advertising Yourself)

With midterms coming up, it is easy to throw in the towel and do the bare minimum when it comes to writing papers or completing projects. However, these assignments don’t have to just be a checkmark off your to-do list. Projects and papers are a great way for teachers to make sure you are on…

How to Clean Your Name Online

Online image is important, especially when you're building new connections with future employers! Creating a personal brand for your online platforms is an amazing way to not only keep your online image in check, but also stand out to employers. Check out this blog on tips for personal branding and cleaning up your online image so you can make the…

5 Social Media Mistakes You’re Probably Making

Job seekers are savvier about social media than you might think. In a 2019 survey conducted by employment screening services firm JDP, 84% of respondents said that they believed social media had an impact on hiring decisions. Perhaps as a result, 50% reported that they had removed old social media profiles or posts to safeguard…

Your Personal Brand: Using LinkedIn to Enhance Your Social Media Image

By now your mom has probably told you to be careful what you post online because of how it might look in the future. Well, mom is right again. Believe it or not, employers do care about what you post on social media because it allows them to get a glimpse of your personal brand.…

The 4 Key Elements of a LinkedIn Profile

“What’s the purpose of LinkedIn?” a professional asked the Fairygodboss Community recently. “I have added my profile information, job experience, education, samples of my work and have connected with people, but I still don't understand LinkedIn's purpose for a job seeker. Most professionals have a LinkedIn, but is it just a glorified online resume?” Expert members of…