Enhancing Your Professional Image

Enhancing your professional image only happens at the beginning of your career & professional life. You only have to worry about it once.

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Attending job fairs sponsored by your school, state, or federal agencies is a good way to find a job.

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Professional organizations & societies are for professionals. Wait to join till you have experience.

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Internships & training programs help you gain real world experience & increase your networking contacts.

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A mentor in your field, as well as your academic adviser, can help you get connected to the job you want.

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Volunteer work, job shadowing and temp jobs will only distract you from the ultimate goal of getting a full time job. Don't waste your time.

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The "likes" & "activities" on your online profile should relate to your professional interests.

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Your online profile picture could be a current professional photo or something for your last party hopping or vacation experience.

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All information on your online profiles should be up to date & ethical.

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Your private online profile is totally private and your (future or current) boss will probably never see it.

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