Internship Prep: Social Media

Similar to product branding, you need to develop your own personal brand that will differentiate you from others in the job market. 

• define your brand and brand attributes

• position your brand in a unique way

Please read the Forbes blog article below on 6 steps to creating your personal brand.

Personal Branding 101

Join professional associations related to your career goals (most organizations have student rates)

• Go to Meetups

• Join groups on Linkedin

• Attend association networking events

• Volunteer

It's important to have a web presence. Learn about these social networking platforms and how can they be used in the business world.

• Setup your Linkedin profile Linkedin    
  • On your Linkedin page, add a link to your resume and website (from your personal website whether it's e-portfolio, Weebly, or Wix)

• Learn how to Tweet before you go on interviews, learn about Hashtags, and how companies use Twitter.

• Know how to use Snapchat.

• Know how to set up an Instagram account.

• Learn how to set up a Weebly or Wix website by dragging and dropping files, with no code necessary.

Please watch the videos in the box below.