LFS:Workshops/Social Media for Students
Find this page here: bit.ly/LFSUS_career
Google yourself
- What comes up?
- Does this reflect well on you?
- Nameplate site
- Buy your domain name
- About.me or Tumblr (example)
- ePortfolios
- Basics
- Good photo
- No sunglasses
- Dress to impress
- Set the tone
- Contact info
- Good photo
- What is your Digital Tattoo?
- Basic CV is a necessity
- Keep it up-to-date
- Networking groups
- Consider contributing content in your area of expertise
- UBC Student Services guide to LinkedIn
Social Media
- Cheat Sheet for 2018
- Make sure your photos are large enough
- Professionalism
- Pseudonyms
Facebook/Instagram, etc.
What are employers looking for
- Follow the instructions
- Cover letter
- Consider being creative with your resume / CV
- Send a thank you note
- UBC Student Services Careers Resource page