From the course: Insights from a College Career Coach
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Maintaining an online presence
From the course: Insights from a College Career Coach
Maintaining an online presence
Jeff Layton: What about your online presence? How important is it to maintain an online presence when you're thinking about your career? Valerie Sutton: I think it's very important. It's how human resources is finding people. Valerie: Let me give you an example. Jeff: Yes! Valerie: A couple of searches this summer that I was helping some employers with, they were asking me for alumni that had expertise in some particular areas, and I was able to go into LinkedIn and even though those people weren't actively seeking, I was referring them to the employer, saying hey, these people have the skills. So they were getting approached about these opportunities, and they're not even seeking them, which may be a fantastic opportunity. So I think having your profile online is important, because I can't find you if you're not out there. However, I know that there are some people that are hesitant to have an online profile and to have their information publicly. There is two things. You can set it…
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Choosing between a career coach or a career counselor1m 33s
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Following your passion1m 27s
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Getting exposure to other industries1m 2s
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Looking at personality assessments1m 16s
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Making a career change and examining hiring trends1m 4s
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Knowing when to go back to school1m 10s
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Using a gap analysis to fill holes in your resume2m 31s
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Advice for college students1m 26s
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Getting into the job market after time away1m 25s
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Tailoring your resume1m 49s
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Looking at job postings on job boards1m 4s
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Maintaining an online presence1m 44s
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Having and presenting a portfolio1m 13s
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Increasing your visibility with recruiters52s
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Writing a cover letter1m 22s
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Exploring the biggest mistakes people make in interviews1m 11s
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Discussing negative job experiences in an interview1m 51s
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Moving up in your career49s
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Transitioning between freelancing and a corporate environment1m 33s
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Dealing with frustration and anxiety1m 11s
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