Personal and Professional Branding

We've focused a good bit on representing ourselves professionally in online spaces this week in particular and in these first weeks of class in general. As always, if you've been inspired by something we've talked about this week and have a topic in mind to blog about, go for it! However, if you're struggling this week, here are a couple ideas to consider: 

What would you call your top 10 tips for presenting a professional image online, especially as college students? (Think Letterman's top 10 style!) 

Courtesy of Wikipedia

We've talked about personal and professional branding and how important it is to maintain a positive impression online. However, sometimes we say and do things that end up getting us into trouble. In light of this, how important do you think it is to be authentic and true to yourself online? Had you ever considered the importance of a personal brand being about both your online and offline selves? Some would say that your online reputation is your most valued possession. Do you agree or disagree with that? Why is maintaining an online reputation important?

This is Stan from the Old Disney show, Dog with a Blog. Because, you know, online no one knows that you're a dog. Unless you tell them and have your own blog called Dog with a Blog.

Include at least one photo along with your blog post this week. And, as always, blogs are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday.