Graduates – The Time is Now to set Yourself Apart with a Domain Name!

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Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2010 Next comes the real world and with it the harsh reality that the economy still has a long way to go in recovering. The job market continues to be ultra-competitive, and it can be particularly hard for new graduates to find work. If you’re still searching for a job post-graduation, setting yourself apart from the competition can make all of the difference. In an era where hiring managers regularly conduct internet searches on candidates and browse social network profiles, having a strong online presence is a must. Here are some ideas on how to build your online presence:

1)      Get a personalized domain name. Find YourName.com or similar variation (if the .com extension is taken, .ME is a great alternative). This will make it easy for potential employers to find you  online and can help you rank well for your name in search results. Domains are powerful marketing tools, and at under $10 per year, they’re a great investment.

2)      Once you have your domain name, put it to use. Start a blog, create a website to showcase your resume, or point your domain at a social networking profile where you can best display your knowledge and skills.

3)      Set up your domain name with customized email. You@YourName.com is much more professional on a resume than your decade old blondie87@hotmail.com email address.

4)      Clean up your Facebook profile. You might want to hide those drinking pictures and other information you don’t want potential employers to see. Because of Facebook’s ever-changing privacy policies,, try to avoid posting anything you wouldn’t want to be public for everyone to see.

5)      Set up profiles and start conversations with your network on Linkedin, Twitter, and other social sites. Connect with second or third degree acquaintances who might just be the contact you’ve been looking for to gain an edge in your next interview.

6)      Expand your reach and showcase your personality with online media. Post videos on YouTube, photos on Flickr, and more! The more well-rounded you are online, the better you’ll fare when it comes to getting noticed and landing a job.

7)      Link all of your websites and accounts together! Creating multiple channels doesn’t do much good when they’re all isolated. If someone finds one of your online presences, you want them to be able to easily find the others as well.

Once you’ve taken these steps, you’ll discover how important  a domain name is as the backbone of your online presence . It will allow you to centralize your online presence and truly own your personal content, rather than relying on social networks that store your information on your behalf.

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What are you waiting for? Grow your presence online today and start networking! You’ll be surprised how far your online persona can take you towards finding a great job. Need some inspiration for building your online presence? Check out Dan Schawbel’s PersonalBrandingBlog.com

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