Blogs & sites for pdp v2
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A short presentation for 1st year Conservation students on the benefits of having an online presence to support their employability
Blogs & sites for pdp v2
- 1. Enhancing employability with online tools blogs, Google sites, and LinkedIn profiles 7th November 2013 Florence Dujardin
- 3. Employability refers to a set of achievements skills, understandings and personal attributes that make graduates more likely to gain employment and be successful in their chosen occupations, which benefits themselves, the workforce, the community and the economy (Higher Education Academy 2012)
- 4. Two ideas Employ ability knowledgeable critical & reflective
- 5. Tools for personal development
- 7. The internet and careers The internet is a part of the social fabric of society (e.g. social media, e-commerce) The Internet is a major context for careers Showcasing (sharing) Networking Managing your online reputation Have you googled your name?
- 8. You are already showcasing what you are doing
- 10. The employers view on potential employees online presence
- 11. http://mashable.com/2011/10/23/how-recruiters-use-social-networks-to-screen-candidates-infographic/
- 12. More positively
- 13. http://mashable.com/2011/10/23/how-recruiters-use-social-networks-to-screen-candidates-infographic/
- 14. Getting employers to like you
- 15. Sharing achievements Blog Website (Google site) LinkedIn profile
- 16. Blogs or websites? WordPress, Blogger Open an account Choose a free template Start writing and continue! Blogs are meant to have regular updates Google site Open an account Choose a template Start writing Keep information up-to-date
- 17. E-Portfolios for all disciplines and all levels of education http://gettingsmart.com/2013/04/students-shine-through-digital-portfolios/
- 19. A work in progress!