{"id":17141,"date":"2024-05-16T08:30:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T22:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=17141"},"modified":"2024-05-14T14:05:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T04:05:14","slug":"building-skills-for-your-career-getting-the-best-from-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2024\/05\/16\/building-skills-for-your-career-getting-the-best-from-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Building skills for your career: Getting the best from social media"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Building skills for your career through social media involves leveraging various platforms to enhance your professional development and networking opportunities.\u00a0 Here are some strategies for getting the best out of social media for your career.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professional branding:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Use social media platforms like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/?trk=content-hub-home-page_nav-header-logo\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to create a professional profile that highlights your skills, experiences and achievements. Ensure that your profile is up to date and reflects your career goals.\u00a0\u00a0 You may also wish to access the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerhub.griffith.edu.au\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Griffith Careerhub<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> which has a wealth of information to get you started building your professional career profile.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Networking:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Connect with professionals in your field, colleagues, mentors and industry influencers on social media platforms. Keep an eye out for the upcoming <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/griffithmentoring.xinspire.com\/programs\/imp\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Griffith Industry Mentoring information sessions.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Showcase your work:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Share your projects, accomplishments and expertise on social media platforms to demonstrate your skills and capabilities to potential employers or clients.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learning and development:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Participate in webinars, live sessions and online courses offered through social media platforms. Read the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/digital-skills\/social-media-skills\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Library Social Media Skills<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> website to get started.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Job search and opportunities:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Utilise social media platforms to search for job openings, follow companies of interest and connect with recruiters or hiring managers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay professional:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Remember to maintain an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/social\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">professional demeanor on social media,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> especially on platforms like LinkedIn where you\u2019re building your professional brand. Avoid controversial topics or posts that could potentially harm your reputation or career prospects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By effectively using social media for career development, you can enhance your skills, expand your network and stay informed about opportunities in your field.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-16880 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/04\/The-Library-here-to-help-logo-_-Transparent-150x150.png\" alt=\"red circle. 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