2. Goals Create online presence Showcase my skills qualifications and experience. Expand my networking pool Establish Credibility Become Communications or Public Relations Director for corporate, sports or entertainment with a focus on event planning and social media.
3. Portfolio: Resume Brief Bio Relevant Sample Works Portfolio can be found at: http://jnwportfolio.wordpress.com/ Social Media Affiliations Twitter Facebook Myspace Blogger WordPress LinkedIn Youtube Ning del.ici.ous
4. Objectives: Hold important positions in my student organizations Intern and gain more experience professional Receive a gold star from PRSSA Receive my Bachelors Degree in Public Relations April 2011 Receive my master’s degree in communication Move on to join PRSA Receive httpAPR accreditation I want to be the head of major decision in event planning, social media and other PR aspects for the company. I would even like to possibly go on and own a PR firm I would basically like a secure CAREER that give me enough money to live comfortably and still keep a smile on my face
5. SWOT analysis: Strengths: Superb social media,written, oral and interpersonal communications skills. Well rounded set of skills Work well in fast paced and pressure environments Weaknesses: Patience Not much professional experience Opportunities: Interships PRSSA & network expansion Friend and Family support Threats: Increasing Competition, Economy
6. online presence Twitter Facebook Myspace Blogger WordPress LinkedIn Youtube Ning del.ici.ous Picasa3 Google I plan make further developments for my WordPress, Blogger, and LinkedIn Beyond Twitter, Facebook and Myspace I am just getting in to social media and plan to sharpen skills even more. The skills I have learned and will continue to learn will only help my in the future.
7. Key messages My social media brand will serve as a representations of my compiled skills, qualifications and experience I hope employers will see that I am passionate and dedicated to my work. This may be the first impression an employer sees. First impressions don’t get a do over and I hope that my brand will give of a positive impression
8. Strategies: I will get internship experience that will allow me to meet new people an expand my network and sharpen skills. I will begin writing on a blog, either Blogger or WordPress and use my twitter account to promote it. I will learn all that I can in the course at EMU I will continue to develop my LinkedIn account I will stay active in PRSSA.
9. Tactics: Short term: This summer I will have my first internship I will start updating my blog this summer I will take relvant courses in my final year at EMU I will have another internship for fall 2010 I will graduate in April 2011 Long term: I will continue to find jobs and internships to gain experience. I will eventually land a permanent job and begin my career pathway I will take steps toward obtaining my masters degree. I will land the job of my dreams and be awesome at life.
10. Measurement: My success will be measured by the career that I have. I will take into consideration the work that I do and my satisfaction level. It will also be important that I meet my goals in order to be successful. I will consider my self successful when I have enough money to live comfortable and a smile on my face when I go to work. Simple. "Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland