{"id":483,"date":"2020-05-07T09:13:11","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T08:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/51.75.254.207\/Club-Freelance\/?p=483"},"modified":"2022-10-10T16:15:12","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T15:15:12","slug":"6-simple-steps-to-improve-your-online-visibility-as-an-it-professional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/?p=483","title":{"rendered":"6 Simple Steps to Improve Online Visibility as an IT Professional"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just as with\u00a0face-to-face interactions, first impressions are\u00a0crucial in the online job-hunting world.\u00a0Here are\u00a0the\u00a0key steps to improve online visibility; that every\u00a0technology professional\u00a0should take to\u00a0project a\u00a0solid online image.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color\">6 steps to improve online visibility<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Google yourself<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Among steps to improve online visibility, this one might seem\u00a0rather\u00a0obvious&#8230; But\u00a0you would be surprised of how many\u00a0applicants\u00a0forget this vital step. Remember that Fotolog or Myspace\u00a0profile you made in middle school? Well, Google does.\u00a0Chances are your adolescent self does not quite reflect the person you have grown to be. Or perhaps\u00a0you would simply prefer keeping your personal life to yourself.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Conduct an in-depth search to unearth all the information a stranger would find should they looked you up online. Then review all that info and ask yourself\u00a0whether or not\u00a0you should delete certain things or update your account\u2019s privacy settings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Polish\u00a0<\/strong><strong>your LinkedIn profile<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>LinkedIn has become an absolute necessity for any professional looking for a job or wanting to stay active in the talent market. Your LinkedIn page\u00a0is\u00a0like\u00a0your business passport, if you will. Start by polishing your profile.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Make sure your photograph is updated, professional and in HD. Follow the platform\u2019s simple guide to complete your profile \u2013 add a\u00a0good intro and about section\u00a0describing your background and aspirations. Include all relevant skills in the dedicated section. Don\u2019t just add job titles and companies in the timeline detailing your work experience. Provide a brief description of what you did while working for that company\u00a0or what the project was about.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Be active where it matters<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Would you trust a social media expert that wasn\u2019t\u00a0active on any social media platform?\u00a0Probably not.\u00a0Even if you secretly are an expert on something,\u00a0it really pays off if you show it.\u00a0At least you should be visible in the circles that matter the most to you and your area of expertise.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/visit.mindquest.io\/mission-control-center-newsletter?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=link&#038;utm_campaign=newsletter-mindquest&#038;utm_term=mid-article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"367\" alt=\"Sign up to mission control center newsletter\" class=\"wp-image-2212\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.club-freelance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mission-control-center-newsletter-1-1024x367.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mission-control-center-newsletter-1-1024x367.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mission-control-center-newsletter-1-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mission-control-center-newsletter-1-768x276.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mission-control-center-newsletter-1-1536x551.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mission-control-center-newsletter-1-1200x431.png 1200w, https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mission-control-center-newsletter-1.png 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Create a\u00a0robust\u00a0profile on all relevant job boards and professional networks \u2013\u00a0from generalist\u00a0sites like\u00a0Indeed,\u00a0to more\u00a0specialised\u00a0ones like\u00a0GitHub\u00a0or\u00a0AngelList.\u00a0Get involved in discussion groups and forums.\u00a0Write an article or post with tips or insights you\u2019d like to share. Here are\u00a0a few\u00a0examples of content you could be writing yourself: \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A\u00a0piece on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sap.com\/2020\/04\/28\/sap-s-4hana-journey-8-key-considerations-to-decide-between-system-conversion-or-a-new-implementation\/\" target=\"_blank\">S\/4HANA migration<\/a>\u00a0on SAP\u2019s blog\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0Medium article\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/better-programming\/swift-vs-kotlin-the-similarities-and-differences-you-should-know-b2f1be201888\" target=\"_blank\">comparing\u00a0Swift\u00a0and\u00a0Kotlin<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>A LinkedIn post\u00a0tracking\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/chiphuyen_machinelearning-production-mlops-activity-6655959747768004608-B-UF\" target=\"_blank\">the evolution of the AI tooling market<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to go the extra mile,\u00a0sign up to the\u00a0portals of companies\u00a0exclusively dedicated to IT and tech recruiting.\u00a0That will\u00a0put you in the radar\u00a0of the top recruiters for your specialty.\u00a0You can\u00a0sign up to\u00a0ours\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mindquest.io\/en\/signup?type=consultant\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Consistency<\/strong><strong>\u00a0across platforms<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Once that\u2019s covered, make sure\u00a0that\u00a0you are presenting a cohesive profile across all platforms and services.\u00a0Is\u00a0the image you are projecting on LinkedIn consistent with your Twitter profile? Are your past job titles the same on the different job boards? Do the start and end dates of previous projects match?\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Maintaining consistency is important. It shows that you take yourself seriously and conveys a unified and robust message\u00a0regarding\u00a0who you are and what you aspire to.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Know your k<\/strong><strong>eywords<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>You know how search engines work. Check that you are including in your online profiles all the relevant keywords to secure a top spot on the search results page. Pay special attention to synonyms, and make sure to include\u00a0the most common\u00a0descriptive\u00a0variants of an activity or skill.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>L<\/strong><strong>ook<\/strong><strong>\u00a0at your p<\/strong><strong>eers<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Something that can help you in your keyword search is looking at the profiles of other people. Look for experts in the field you are applying to, see what keywords they are using. Pay special attention to how they structure their personal and professional details, learn as much as you can. The more senior or trusted this subject matter expert is, the better.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p> Need tips on how to find a job in IT? 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