Are you looking for your dream job? Do you want to break into the acting
industry, or modelling, writing, art and so on?
Have you considered a blog as a way to promote yourself professionally?
A blog is a terrific promotional tool. It could
make the difference between getting that break and it going to someone
else.
Here are seven reasons why a blog can help you
stand out from the crowd professionally:
Show Your Passion
A blog is a great tool to help others see how
passionate you are about your field of experience. Show that you are aware of
new trends, or talk about new and upcoming projects. An interest in this could get you into an
interview - so make sure you put a link to your blog on your resume.
Demonstrate What You Can
Do to Potential Clients and Employers
If I am looking for a band for my wedding, I
would love to see pictures, footage and stories or recent events. Put other kinds of work samples on your blog
too - great moments in teaching or training or investment banking… whatever you
are great at. A blog is basically an
online journal - so it’s appropriate to talk about your achievements. Use your
blog to show your authority in your field.
Stay Visible
A weekly blog gives you something to share with
fans, supporters and followers on a regular basis. Whether they subscribe to your blog, like
your Facebook page or are on your email list, a fresh blog entry is another
opportunity to remind them of your existence.
Even if a company does not have an opening right now - if the recruiter
gets a weekly reminder of how perfect your would be - you will be first in line
for that next opening.
Be Unique
A blog is a chance to share your own unique
voice and perspectives. It is an
opportunity for people to get to know you and your ideas. Be likeable - again
this can tip the scales in your favour.
I’d rather hire a actor or researcher that I know, than one who is a
complete mystery.
You are Easy to Find
A blog makes you easy to find to people who are
looking for you. The more pages on the
internet that mention you, the easier you are for search engines to find. So a
blog will also help entirely new people find you!
Populate Social Sites
A blog is content you can use to populate other
sites - Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Reddit and so on. It is regular content
for you to give to interested parties.
Easily Shared
Blog posts are easily shared - rather than
having to remember the name of that terrific model, designer, student teacher,
candle-maker or mummy-blogger - friends and colleagues can just share the
latest blog entry via email or social media.
If writing isn’t your cup of tea - or if you are
just too busy to commit to a weekly or bi-weekly blog, consider hiring a
professional blogger, like My Personal Blogger.
This blog was originally posted on www.mypersonalblogger.com.au
This blog was originally posted on www.mypersonalblogger.com.au
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