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Jessica Webster will offer insights into the burning issues of personal branding, social media presence and employment marketing, as well as tips and tools for self-assessment, networking and job search/career management for teachers. And a small panel of industry experts will talk about how they use social media in the hiring process.
Know Yourself, Sell Yourself – Why Reputation Management (Both On- and Offline) is a Non-Negotiable Part of Job Search and Career Management in the New Employment Reality
Whether you love it or hate it, you’ve been living under a rock if you haven’t heard the term “personal brand”. What the heck is branding in job search and employment marketing? Why should I bother? What is my existing brand? How can I control and shape my reputation both online and in the “real world”. Is a social media presence necessary? What platform should I use? How do I want to be known? Where should I look for jobs? Get answers to these burning questions as well as tips and tools for self-assessment, networking and job search/career management for teachers.
Bio:
Jessica connects with client, students and professionals in both language and employment services and helps them communicate and put their best selves forward. With more than 10 years of experience teaching professionals around the globe, Jessica has coached everyone from executives to community service providers and language teachers. Jessica has taught in private ELT, LINC and virtual classrooms, including the LINC Home Study Program. She currently designs and facilitates job-search related workshops for the Centre for Education & Training. Jessica is a member of the TESL Toronto Executive.