Market yourself by having an Online Portfolio

Market Yourself by having an Online Portfolio

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With the use of the internet steadily growing, one should know that having an online portfolio is highly important.  Many companies today search the internet for online content (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Portfolios/Websites) by potential job candidates.  By having an online portfolio, you are allowing companies to access your work fast, quick, and easy.  This could in return land you a position over other candidates seeking the same position, who does not have an online portfolio.  

According to Heather Huhman, "The importance of having a professional online presence is more important than ever, and an online portfolio will certainly increase your visibility and presence. Creating your portfolio website allows you to share and showcase your work easily with the employers you’d like to work for."

By honestly knowing the importance of a portfolio, I recommend for you to create an online portfolio today if you have work to showcase but have failed to create a portfolio.  I have listed below a few suggested resources to create your online portfolio.   Most of these resources have FREE options; therefore you can market yourself online at NO COST!

Suggested resources:

• WordPress
• Weebly
• Wix
• DoYouBuzz
• Brand-Yourself
• Webs
• Carbonmade
• Flavors.me

After you create your online portfolio, you should remember to keep it up to date. As your work grows, so should your online portfolio.  According to Alexandria Janvey,  "As is the case with any part of an online presence, just creating a portfolio is not enough. It should be tweaked and updated as time goes on."  Also, you should promote your website/online portfolio.  This can be done by simply posting the link to your site on your Social Media pages; and/or you can create business cards if you really want to fully market yourself!

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The Role of the Internet in Mass Communication

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In today's society, the internet plays a vital role in Mass Communication.  According to Obiageli Ohiagu, "The Internet is not only a mass medium but is also a global medium with a potential to reach everyone on the globe. It is also a unique channel for mass communication which has challenged if not altered some of the fundamental and traditional concepts of a mass medium."

The role of the internet in Mass Communication

1. The internet allows one to access every form of mass communication in one place


• According to Collin, "The internet is the newest form of communication, and will likely house all future forms of communication within it. 


2. The internet allows the contents of media to reach a wider audience
• According to Ohiagu, "Through the Internet medium, the contents of the other media: radio, TV, books, magazines, and newspapers are relayed to a wider audience."
3. The internet allows for instant communication with mass communication companies 
• According to Ralph Hanson, "The Internet is unique among the mass media in allowing interpersonal communication through e-mail and instant messaging; group communication through listservs, newsgroups, and discussion boards; and mass communication through the World Wide Web."
4. The internet allows flexibility of usage
• According to Ohiagu, "What is more, the Internet has the potential to function as radio, television, newspaper or magazine depending on the users need. No other known mass medium has this unique ability of functioning as a different medium in different circumstances."
• According to Hanson, "The World Wide Web has turned the Internet into a major mass medium that provides news, entertainment, and community interaction. The Web offers a mix of content providers, including traditional media companies, new media companies offering publications available only on the Web, aggregator sites that offer help in navigating the Web, and individuals who have something they want to say."

As one can see, the internet really is an important part of mass communication.  

Everyone needs a Headshot

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In today's society, it is very important to have a headshot.  Having a headshot gets you one step closer to gaining a great job.  If you are marketing yourself online or via social media, you should definitely have a headshot on each profile. According to Sophia Field, "There are so many careers that can benefit from a great headshot, it would be hard to list them all. Doctors, lawyers, corporate executives, realtors, and journalists almost always require a great headshot. For models, actors, singers -- any performer in fact -- having a killer headshot is an absolute necessity."

Since headshots are so important, I recommend finding a photographer soon to get your headshot taken.  Headshots are normally inexpensive, and can be taken at your local photography studio.  

So how to prepare for your headshot:

1. Look your best
• Make sure your hair and skin are looking wonderful. If your going to smile, make sure you brush your teeth to make them pearly white.
2. Find the appropriate outfit
• Make sure you keep your clothing simple. For women, nothing to flashy or revealing.  Mid-tone colors are the best and try to avoid all white clothing.  This tends to wash out in photographs.  

Once you have completed these simple tasks, you are ready to take your headshot!

And remember ...

According to Jordan Matter Photography, "Make sure to arrive on time. The time allotted begins when the session is scheduled to start."

If you want to take your own headshot, you can check out the video below by Martin Bentsen.

Feel free to leave comments.

Also, comment if you are in the Hattiesburg, MS area and need a headshot taken.

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