Building A Virtual Portofolio

The job search has moved into Web 2.0 technology. Utilizing a virtual portfolio allows a prospective employer to gain a better "feel" of you that is limited by a 8x11 piece of paper (resume). Using google docs allows you to upload your resume and other documents to showcase your talents. Incorporating youtube and other video sharing sites personalizes your application. Check out this clip on video resumes.
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Check out this tutorial on google docs and How To Build a Video Resume
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Networking

We discussed in class the importance of developing career networks. Networks are important for identify, developing contacts for information, advice and moral support as you pursue your goals. Kelly Pederson, a Career Services Specialist states that 75-80% of jobs are found through networks. Most people have 250 contacts in their networks. And, a referral generates 80% more results than a cold call. We discussed in class that an important part of the networking process is developing a 30 sec to one minute commercial of yourself. The commercial should contain your background information, current/prior roles and responsbilities, education and knowledge, strengths, areas of interest and goals. Please post two parts in this blog post. First, post your ideas for places that you can reach out to develop these network contacts (Religious affliations, friends, prior work situations, etc.) Second part of the post, should begin to explore your ideas for your commercial. Bring to class a hard copy of your commercial script.

Speech Critiques- Speech #1

We got off to a wonderful start this morning. The speeches made some thoughtful and practiced application to our class discussions on speech preparation. All the presenters from this morning should be proud of their efforts. Today's critiquers should post their speech critiques here. (Be sure to only use first names!) Share in your critique some of the strengths and improvements from today's speech presentations. It would be helpful if you included actual suggestions on how to make improvements. Thanks for a great class this morning!