Alumni Magazine Issue 4

Staying connected 24/7 ADVANCING YOUR CAREER TAKES MORE THAN JUST STAYING CONNECTED VIA A GROWING NUMBER OF ONLINE PLATFORMS. Credibility is the new buzz word when it comes to deciding where to put effort into establishing an online presence. Over the past decade, LinkedIn has become a key personal branding platform. It has never been more important to build and maintain a quality LinkedIn profile as it is the go-to platform for employers, recruiters, head hunters and opinion leaders. Following are some of the key steps that will help you stand out from the crowd. 1. CONTENT Include a photo of yourself smiling and make sure it is appropriate to your industry. Use language in your profile that reveals your personality style, interwoven with key words and phrases that align with industry values. Outline your personal motivation and career goals that benefit the industry and wider community. 2. CREDIBILITY It’s important to have common connections with people in your industry, so connect! Display endorsements and recommendations from trusted professionals and engage with professional associations and companies you have been or are currently involved in. 3. CONTRIBUTION Provide positive comments on others posts, make your own comments that share your knowledge, be a supportive participant in discussion groups and publish your work to assist others who are interested in your field. CAREERS SEMINARS Alumni Careers Seminars are designed to help recent graduates transition smoothly from university into their professions. They can also serve as a timely refresher course for alumni already in the workforce. If you have a particular topic of interest that you would like covered at our next Careers Seminar let us know via alumni@nd.edu.au CAREERS ADVICE Recently graduated and need some career advice? Contact us at: fremantle.careers@nd.edu.au sydney.careers@nd.edu.au. C A R E E R S Alumni Magazine – Page 18