Online networking award presentation
- 1. NETWORKING FOR A BETTER FUTURE BY CARLO CISCALDI Online Networking Award Presentation
- 2. About Me Name: Carlo Ciscaldi Date of Birth: 28/11/1978 Nationality: Maltese Employed with: FTIAS Company Website Link to my profile: http://www.ftias.com/about-us/meet-the-team/customer-relations-group-1/ Blog Address : www.cciscaldi.blogspot.com LinkedIn Account: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view? id=177370137&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php? fbid=4058225020130&set=a.4058221660046.2172896.1417267149&type=1&makeprofile=1&makeuserpr ofile=1#!/carlo.ciscaldi Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/C_Ciscaldi
- 3. Leicester ONE Programme experience The programme divided into 3 units in which the student is made aware of the impact and personal strategic importance online media and networking may have on one’s career. Unit 1: Defining your personal Brand This unit made me aware of my digital footprint, which I never bothered to check before. This led to a more careful approach on what I would like my personal brand online to look like. The student is triggered to ask questions like, what do I really value, what are my goals and what makes me stand out from the rest. Unit 2: Introduction to Social Media for Employability This unit illustrated a range of social media sites that are available online and how can these be administered in the best possible way for better employability opportunities. What is ethical and a must do in one’s social media account and what should be avoided.
- 4. Leicester ONE Programme experience Unit 3: Creating an Effective Online Presence This unit moved on to guide and effectively manage social media sites and to show how we can be effectively connected online with focus on self-promotion and the ability to be interesting by blogging and sharing valuable information with the online community. In a nutshell a roadmap on how one’s online presence can effectively stand out from the rest.
- 5. Personal Branding Effectively managing your personal brand is definitely a requisite in today’s competitive environment. With the drastic increase in Online Networking and the use of Social Media, people have the power to advertise their skills and make themselves stand out in a way which was not possible in the pre-internet era. During the Online Networking Award I managed to identify a set of building blocks that will effectively help me build a robust brand clearly identifying; What I am able to become? Demonstrate and highlight abilities, like communication and the ability to motivate and positively influence colleagues / clients. Build on strengths Address weaknesses Profoundly understand my values and be able to market them Leverage competencies to create a brand called “ME”
- 6. Personal Branding Lessons learnt through the ONE award During the ONE programme I was made to reflect on my past Job experiences, strengths and weaknesses, values which I treasure, my personality motivation and interests. I was then challenged to evaluate possibilities in marketing my personal brand through different social media sites and blogging, in a way to attract potential employers. Blogging? why not?! Through reflective writing was a new experience for me and it captured my interest. I found that writing on my personal journey and going through past experiences in a reflexive manner is a self-development tool in itself!! In addition reviews by my peers was quite encouraging given the fact that I am quite a rookie in the field.
- 7. Personal Branding ....making Social Media work for you…. From the considerable amount of social media sites available I have used only Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts for different purposes prior to my enrolment in the ONE award. I am now aware of other networking possibilities that before did not even cross my mind! My perception of LinkedIn is that of an ever-changing online CV. It’s features and functionalities are adequate to present full education, work experiences and attributes whilst helping you promote your full potential for potential employers. However I gave little attention to detail prior to this course – I have now a full detailed profile and practically doubled my connections since my profile upgrade!
- 8. Personal Branding ....making Social Media work for you…. I mainly use my Facebook account to keep in touch with friends, both old and new. I use it in conjunction with Instagram to share photos which most of the time are powerful more than profile statuses. Though not used for employment purposes Facebook must be used responsibly to enhance your person brand, by being consistent in your views, and being both ethically and morally correct in what you post. Twitter can be described as a streaming news medium for all the people / societies / companies / artists one wants to follow. I usually scroll through the tweets until I meet something that captures my attention. My Youtube usage is quite high and I also feature in my company’s website channel which we lately made to market our services http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AJlu4G-VdA
- 9. Personal Branding ....making Social Media work for you…. Learning Outcomes 1.Wider knowledge of social media and applications. Pinterest (just to mention one) is an extremely useful tool that helps you keep track of interesting things you come across on the web 2.Social media accounts and what you post share or comment about reflect the image of YOU, your BRAND so be yourself, consistent and ethical throughout! 3.Finally your digital footprint is tractable, so make sure to use the internet responsibly and in a professional manner to boost and enhance your chances of better future employability Thanks for the interesting experience !!
- 10. Personal Branding ....making Social Media work for you…. Learning Outcomes 1.Wider knowledge of social media and applications. Pinterest (just to mention one) is an extremely useful tool that helps you keep track of interesting things you come across on the web 2.Social media accounts and what you post share or comment about reflect the image of YOU, your BRAND so be yourself, consistent and ethical throughout! 3.Finally your digital footprint is tractable, so make sure to use the internet responsibly and in a professional manner to boost and enhance your chances of better future employability Thanks for the interesting experience !!