About Me
- Di Wright
- I am an ESL Instructor, Communications Specialist, Career Coach and Novice Writer specifically for your communication/ career goals, and establishing your brand. For over 11 years, I have led leadership/communication workshops (and now online sessions ) on developing leadership skills, enhancing creativity, creating a work/life balance, and many other subjects for the Toronto Board of Education, and in the non-profit and corporate sector. My approach teaches the vital importance of clear, motivational, yet caring communication. I have recently written a journaling workbook for my students/clients that contains weekly reflections with activities. It has been used by life coaches, career consultants and communications instructors. Here is the link for those who wish to learn about my journalling workbook and to purchase it.. http://tinyurl.com/serendipityjournal I’m currently working on my second workbook – a unique guidebook for traveling your career pathway. For more information about my upcoming other workbooks, email me at: d.wri3420@gmail.com
Showing posts with label Social Media. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Social Media. Show all posts
Monday, May 7, 2012
Showcase your talents online and with Social Media
You can showcase your unique talent online and with social media , especially if you are in the Arts or in the fashion industry using: Instagram, Tumblr, Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest and Viddy ( video sharing application).
Just do your research first about how to present it and get feedback from others in your field, before putting it online..
Good luck.
Friday, March 23, 2012
What is Pinterest—and how it is used?
It is a site for creating a digital collage as well as for social networking. It can be visually designed to provide a venue for goal development through a digital collage as well for social networking-- and eventually through coaching-- for career branding and profiling.
For more info:
http://personalweb.about.com/od/contentsharing/a/Pinterest-Definition.htm?nl=1
It is a site for creating a digital collage as well as for social networking. It can be visually designed to provide a venue for goal development through a digital collage as well for social networking-- and eventually through coaching-- for career branding and profiling.
For more info:
http://personalweb.about.com/od/contentsharing/a/Pinterest-Definition.htm?nl=1
Monday, July 25, 2011
'Social Media now drives recruitment strategies for companies
More and more companies are using social media to win the war for recruiting the best talent.
The big four are: LinkedIn, Facebook ( career page), Twitter, and YouTube.
Google + though will eventually eclipse LinkedIn for finding the best talent.
Remember when you post anything on these sites that it can be viewed by current and future employers so always practice due diligence.
The big four are: LinkedIn, Facebook ( career page), Twitter, and YouTube.
Google + though will eventually eclipse LinkedIn for finding the best talent.
Remember when you post anything on these sites that it can be viewed by current and future employers so always practice due diligence.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Book on Online Networkingt
Take the time to check out this book and its tips- Seven Days to Online Networking. 2008. Leverage the power of Social Media to achieve your goals.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Tips on maintaining your professional profile
To maintain your professional profile, remember to continually update your status on LinkedIn, your business profile on Facebook and Plaxo. Answer questions when you can and try to connect with those you can mentor or can mentor you.
Also, develop and maintain a professional blog at blogspot.com and wordpress.com
Good luck..
Also, develop and maintain a professional blog at blogspot.com and wordpress.com
Good luck..
Monday, January 31, 2011
How to use LinkedIn strategically for your career
Here below is a great article on how to leverage LinkedIn for career purposes.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/career/how-to-use-linkedin-strategically/2734?tag=nl.e124
Good Luck.
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/career/how-to-use-linkedin-strategically/2734?tag=nl.e124
Good Luck.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Joining the Digital Revolution
The 21st century is ushering in the Digital World—gradually shifting from the analog world.. Even Canada is getting onboard building its national Digital Media Action Plan across the spectrum. One example is the Canadian Digital Media Network.
Universities are also now exploring Digital Media opportunities by blending together liberal arts, computer science and business marketing.
Likewise we need to have a Digital Media Plan for our career. Most positions are now found through such social networking sites as LinkedIn and Facebook. As such, it is crucial that we map out a strategy for our Digital Media Action Plan and consciously implement it with all our actions and updates on these sites, along with the other business and career apps that these sites offer.
Furthermore, in our current knowledge economy, we need to focus on sensitivity,intuition and willingness to collaborate. These factors have to be an integral part of our digital media strategy and part of our personal brand.
.Workopolis is also leveraging the power of the net & digital social media to help companies find new talent . In fact, Workopolis has redesigned its site offering a new service called Employer Brand Optimizer .
Workopolis audience numbers is about 15 million potential employees with the help of Facebook and Twitter—once again showing the power of Digital Social Media in action.
Moreover, Facebook has recently developed a career app that is making strides in developing and promoting your professional portfolio. LinkedIn also has updated its professional follow of companies apps.
Those persons who fail to join the Digital Generation – Revolution will fall behind in the competitive workplace and professional world of the 21st century.
Universities are also now exploring Digital Media opportunities by blending together liberal arts, computer science and business marketing.
Likewise we need to have a Digital Media Plan for our career. Most positions are now found through such social networking sites as LinkedIn and Facebook. As such, it is crucial that we map out a strategy for our Digital Media Action Plan and consciously implement it with all our actions and updates on these sites, along with the other business and career apps that these sites offer.
Furthermore, in our current knowledge economy, we need to focus on sensitivity,intuition and willingness to collaborate. These factors have to be an integral part of our digital media strategy and part of our personal brand.
.Workopolis is also leveraging the power of the net & digital social media to help companies find new talent . In fact, Workopolis has redesigned its site offering a new service called Employer Brand Optimizer .
Workopolis audience numbers is about 15 million potential employees with the help of Facebook and Twitter—once again showing the power of Digital Social Media in action.
Moreover, Facebook has recently developed a career app that is making strides in developing and promoting your professional portfolio. LinkedIn also has updated its professional follow of companies apps.
Those persons who fail to join the Digital Generation – Revolution will fall behind in the competitive workplace and professional world of the 21st century.
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