How to use social media to benefit your career? - Day 1 (free)
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Social media has become integral to our personal and professional lives. While it could be argued that our increasing reliance on them is bad, the utility that they provide cannot be ignored. Social media platforms can be a powerful tool in anyone's pockets. This is especially true for people working in the field of science communication, a profession which necessitates that you have a strong online presence.
Here’s the course outline:
📋Day 1: Creating an Online Presence
Building a personal brand for yourself and gaining visibility on the platform you’re using is essential to being successful on that social media platform.
📋Day 2: Defining Objectives and Getting Started
As you embark on this course and your professional journey, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of your objectives for utilizing social media platforms in the context of science communication.
📋Day 3: Finding Opportunities via Social Media
Several scientists and organizations utilize social media as a platform to announce job opportunities. It's also possible to directly approach professionals to inquire about potential job openings and optimizing your profile can greatly increase your chances of success.
📋Day 4: Platform-Specific Best Practices
Each social media platform has its own set of best practices. It is important to tailor your approach to each platform to maximize your results.
📋Day 5: Check Your Analytics Regularly
Analysing the performance of your profiles on different platforms on a regular basis can give you a lot of insight into how you can improve your approach.
📋Day 6: Online Social Media Courses and Other Resources
A breakdown of a few online courses that can help you improve your social media skills and stay ahead of the competition, as well as links to a few social media groups which might help you get into the thick of things!
This course will give you the insights you need in order to use social media to further your career in the field of science communication. By following the tips and strategies given here, you will be able to make the most out of the time you spend online.
Sci Comm Job Board
We know a lot of you are seeking out employment opportunities in the field of Science Communication, so we have added a weekly Job Board to our Newsletter.
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Position Name: Communications Associate
Organisation: Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India
Nature of work: Full-time role
Location: Delhi
More details: LinkedIn Post
2.
Position Name: Engagement Lead
Organisation: Cactus Communications
Nature of work: Full-time role
Location: Remote
More details: LinkedIn Ad
3.
Position Name: Editorial Assistant
Organisation: JoVE
Nature of work: Full-time role
Location: Remote
More details: LinkedIn Ad
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