This web-savvy infographic from the good people at Voltier Creative offers insight into the cryptic world of career building through social media. If you thought Twitter, Facebook, and Google + were just a fun ways to update hundreds of your casual aquaintances about the mundane happenings in your day to day life, guess again. Nowadays, social media is cutting its teeth in the corporate world. Over 79% of corporations operating today have a Twitter account, and I sincerely doubt these accounts were adopted to document a CEO’s weight loss journey.
If used correctly, social media could hold the key to professional success; if used frivolously your professionalism and character could be called into question. Bearing these possibilities in mind, the Social Media for the Career Minded infographic attempts to steer you through these shark infested digital waters, to any number possible shores. How do you cultivate an online identity, and once created, how do you exert your clout in effective ways?
All questions will be superficially answered by Voltier Creative, but as for concrete conclusions, social media has yet to be boiled down to a fine science. It is still a Wild West scenario out there on the information super highway. Listen to your gut, take all advice with a grain of salt and start mingling.
Digital Career-Building Stats
Voltier Creative Demystifies the Professional Power of Social Media
Trend Themes
1. Social Media for Career Building - The increasing use of social media by corporations presents an opportunity for individuals to leverage these platforms for professional success.
2. Online Identity Cultivation - Creating and managing a strong and professional online identity is becoming crucial for career advancement in the digital age.
3. Navigating the Digital Landscape - As social media continues to evolve, professionals need to adapt and learn how to effectively navigate the digital landscape for career opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media Marketing - The rise of social media for career building opens up new opportunities for digital marketers to help individuals promote their personal brand and expertise.
2. Personal Branding - The need for individuals to cultivate and manage their online identity creates a growing demand for personal branding services and consultants.
3. Professional Development - The evolving digital landscape presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for professional development organizations to offer trainings and resources on leveraging social media for career advancement.