This event has been cancelled due to low registration.
If you are still looking for help and direction on this topic, or even actual step-by-step support to set up your LinkedIn, Twitter, or other accounts, Jessica Mohlman has kindly offered to be available for individual virtual meetings with students to assist with these needs as an alternative to the larger-group workshop format which has been cancelled. You can reach her at: jessicamohlman@gmail.com, or you can connect with Julie Winter who will facilitate a virtual introduction for you. This is still a great opportunity to network, and learn extremely pertinent information—take advantage of it!
In today’s world, like it or not, the way you appear online does impact how a prospective employer assesses your employability. So take control of it! Learn how to create the (professional) content you want hiring managers to see, and find out how to convey that “I’m a great hire” attitude via your online brand.
Jessica Mohlman is a 2015 Northland alumna who graduated with majors in biology and natural resources (fisheries & wildlife ecology emphasis). She’s secured multiple positions through social media networking, and believes the work she put into developing a strong online brand aided in these successes. Now she wants to show you how she did it.
Curious? Google Jessica and see what pops up! Pretty impressive, huh?
Please note: You don’t need to be an environmental science major to learn something from this workshop—the content applies to all majors, and is packed full of examples, screenshots, and demos navigating actual platforms.
Main Takeaways
- Shape the story you want employers to see
- Jessica will walk through platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, personal websites, and others to give attendees a better understanding of how to use them professionally
- Online networking is critical, especially during COVID-19; suggestions for how to engage with professional contacts (and where to find them on platforms) will be shared
- Developing a strong online brand benefits all career tracks
Attendance also ensures you’ll be entered into a monthly swag-bag prize drawing!
