Professional Web Presence (Blog #10)

In today's society nearly everyone has a facebook, therefore nearly everyone has some type of online presence even if we do not notice it.  Simply googling "Laura Cook" yields a ton of unexpected results. For one, a facebook account shows up, along with other information about me on the web, like the fact that I am on the leadership team at the UF BCM (Baptist Collegiate Ministries) which also gives my email. A connection to this blog also pops up. 

Making sure that we have a professional type of web presence is very important in being hired and making ourselves seem presentable in the real world. Here is a LINK to a website I created myself, making myself a professional web presence. In being hired this is such an important part of the process. 

This does not mean do not have a facebook, but it does mean be careful of what you have out there on the internet. Having a facebook account does not necessairily condemn you, but it is of vital importance to also have a professional web presence that tells prospective employers about what it is you do and what it is that you would like to do with your career. It also creates a sense of professionalism that is highly valued in employees.