The fact that I happen to be blogging my way through my masters program must mean there is something to the idea of using the internet to connect, inspire or be inspired, and reflect upon my unfolding educational and professional journeys. There is power in putting your thoughts and self out for others to see, alongside a humbleness that comes when you explore the amazing things others are doing.
When I received an email from SFU graduate programs about a workshop on Using Social Media to Advance Your Graduate Career, I thought it might be a good idea to see what others are doing and how I can use all the tools available to me keep my career and educational options as open as possible.
The workshop, consisting of four SFU grad students who are currently effectively using social media to network, further their research, and find educational and employment opportunities, inspired me to see how I can use social media to my advantage.
The piece that stuck with me the most was that if someone "looks you up", no information, is just as bad as the wrong information about you to come up on a google search. Best plan, manage an online personna that reflects what you would like people to know in a professional and educational context.
Effective social media use is new to me, but I've been inspired and am well on my way to creating an effective and professional online version of me.
Want to watch the podcast of the workshop? Here's the link Social Media for Graduate Students Workshop
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