Here are some of the websites where you should create an online profile. Do be sure to actively manage your profiles so they are up-to-date. Employers and contacts want to see current information. Also, be sure to keep your professional life separate from your personal one. When you have multiple accounts it can be easy to mix them up. Think twice before you post to be sure everything is being posted to the right place. When you’re consistent across sites, using the same themes and photos, you will be able to create a strong personal—and professional—brand. Review these examples of profiles to get ideas for building your own professional presence on social media and the internet. Engage with other users and spend time growing your network. The more connections you have, the greater your visibility. Keep your family, friends, and photos on your personal page and be careful about the privacy settings so you don’t inadvertently share too much information with employers. Once you have set up Pinterest, you can add a link to your page from your LinkedIn and other online profiles, websites, and blogs. Do be careful to keep it relevant to your career interests, if you’re writing it while job searching. Here’s how to write a perfect “About Me” page with examples. You can also create a branding statement and use some or all of it, so you’re sending the same pitch or message on all your social pages.
