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How to Promote Yourself On The Web to Potential Employers

Create an impressive online presence

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How to Promote Yourself On The Web to Potential Employers

WHEN: Thursday, July 31, 6:45-9:45 pm

WHERE University Settlement, 273 Bowery (at Houston), New York, NY 10002

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Course Details

When it comes to finding a job, the Internet can be your best friend -- or your worst enemy. Online sites can be more than just a great way to see the latest job openings. They can also provide you with invaluable networking resources (think LinkedIn). After all, it's not what you know, it's who you know. There's also no excuse for not having a stack of writing samples to send off. No clips? No problem. By starting your own blog, you can show off your writing, and by creating a simple website you can broadcast your resume and your skills. Of course, there's a right way and a wrong way to approach these tasks.

But beware, Facebook lovers. Those pictures of you at last year's hula party, standing over the keg, can come back to haunt you. More and more recruiters are Googling their job candidates before offering an interview, and the wrong image can cost you a key career opportunity.

But fear not. This seminar will teach you how to make the most of online resources and put yourself in the best light.

In this seminar, you will learn:

  • How to evaluate the online image you've already created, and why it matters so much
  • Strategies for cleaning up your image while still being true to your individual personalities
  • The free -- or nearly free -- tools that every new entrant to the job market should be using (LinkedIn, Myspace, Zoominfo, Blogger/Blogspot, etc.)
  • Why having a blog or personal site can be useful for breaking in
  • Why you have more contacts than you think, and how to use online tools to expand your reach
  • The do's and don'ts from top recruiters and hiring editors in the field

Instructor Bio

Alison Overholt's Courses

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Alison Overholt
Alison Overholt is senior editor at ESPN The Magazine, managing investigative features and sports business coverage in addition to working on multimedia initiatives. Before joining ESPN in 2005, Alison was a staff writer and editor at Fast Company, where she covered emerging technologies and women in business from both Silicon Valley and New York. Her writing has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Inc., Working Mother, Fitness, Sports Illustrated for Women, American Way and San Francisco magazines, and LifetimeTV.com. Alison received the Asian American Journalists Association's National Print Journalism Award for a 2004 Fast Company cover story about Starbucks entering the music business, and was a two-time "30 Under 30" pick for TJFR/NewsBios' annual list of influential business journalists. She holds a government degree from Harvard and is a graduate of the Radcliffe Publishing Course.

Testimonials


I couldn't have wished for a better instructor than Alison. I've submitted two of the pieces I wrote in her class. My art review has been accepted and my Op-Ed is pending. I'm very happy I signed up for the class and would highly recommend it! -- Gabrielle Selz

"Alison is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and provides great insight. Since she is both a writer and editor, her suggestions for improving our writing were always accurate. Alison is truly fantastic." -- Michele Perkins

"Alison was an awesome instructor. I learned a lot about freelancing, masthead organization, and salary. I would definitely recommend this class." -- Lindsey Hunter

"Alison was an amazing instructor. She brought real-life examples, challenges, and wins into our class and was so personable and helpful that the class was a delight." -- Kristin Colangelo

"I would certainly take another class with Alison and mediabistro. I have learned a great deal about the writing and business aspects of the magazine industry and feel much more confident in the world of freelance writing. I left with motivation to write and confidence in getting published." -- Amy McIntyre

"Alison was a real pro -- she gave fully of herself, seemed to really want to be teaching the class, and was engaged throughout. The class was full of practical advice and assignments that really helped me look at magazines through an editor's eyes. The tone was positive and can-do." -- Leslie Koren

"Alison is a superb instructor. I looked forward to our class activities and discussions, and the homework was challenging without being overwhelming. Alison's can-do spirit was infectious. I learned more in these eight weeks than I did in my first job." -- Michelle Wiener

"Alison was enthusiastic, inspiring, funny, and sharp. She was able to explain and illustrate the writing, editing, and business sides of the process in a way that really made sense to me. I'd recommend this course to anyone!" -- Charlotta Kratz

"My career as a business journalist launched after I'd taken a class with Alison. While I was publishing some of my first breaking news and investigative pieces for Trader Monthly she was still there to offer advice and editorial direction." -- Teri Buhl

"Alison is a great instructor! I would highly recommend any class that she is teaching." -- Erin Cates

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