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Author Archives: jmoore
Tips and Tricks for Portfolio Design
Will Guy ’16 As you may be aware, all English majors are required to submit a portfolio at the end of their senior year. When making your portfolio, there are many aspects you will want to consider. First, be sure to look at the guidelines before you begin designing your portfolio. This blog post will aim to address the four … Continue Reading
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Logo/Personal Branding Design
Jessica Trinidad ’16 In the ever-changing technological era in which portfolios and resumes have extended their presence into the digital world, personal branding has become an even larger part of the job application process than ever before. Since there are now so many different mediums in which an individual can extend their professional presence, it is necessary to consider developing … Continue Reading
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Saving Time with Social Media
Rachel Weeks, ‘16 Social media is a powerful tool for interacting with others, building your personal brand, and expanding your professional network. But between classes, homework, and on-campus activities, it can be hard to even think about putting in the time for using social media professionally. Despite that, on average, American adults spend more than three hours a day on … Continue Reading
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Personal Branding Basics
By Ciara Corcoran ‘17 Personal branding is a useful tool to anyone in the job market, but it especially useful to us PWR majors who are trying to build our portfolios and prepare for the post-college job hunt. I wasn’t introduced to the concept of personal branding until I came to Elon so for those of you who were/are just … Continue Reading
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Personal Branding with Pinterest
Ciara Corcoran ‘17 When most people think of Pinterest, they think of hair tutorials, seasonal recipes, or DIY crafts. While Pinterest does have plenty of resources for each of these things, Pinterest also has resources for creating a personal brand. Additionally, Pinterest provides a platform for promoting that brand. Pinterest is just one social media outlet to promote your work, … Continue Reading
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Best Practices for Citing Pictures with Creative Commons
Will Guy ’16 Creative Commons, also denoted by the © symbol, is a way for authors of media to federally protect their work. For example, the average Instagram user does not have a Creative Commons license; as such, his or her photograph can be used or sold without his or her permission. Although a Creative Commons license can protect several … Continue Reading
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Website Building with Wix
Rachel Weeks ‘16 Wix.com is a free, intuitive website builder with numerous options for creating and customizing a website for both personal and professional uses. A diverse website builder, Wix.com is host to websites representing people and businesses from photographers, to bloggers, to professional chefs. Particularly relevant to PWR students is Wix’s notable versatility in terms of representing your professional … Continue Reading
Resurrecting the Business Card: How an Unconventional Design Can Up Your Potential in the Post-Graduate Career World
Jessica Trinidad ‘16 As a young professional attempting to break into the ever-challenging post-graduate job network, it is extremely important to develop a sophisticated professional identity that will be distinctly recognized by potential employers. This identity should be clear in your resume (check out Taylor Logeman’s article on resume design here) the language you use when interacting with potential employers … Continue Reading
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How to Make a Weebly
Abbey Foucart, English PWR Major ’17 With all the website makers to choose from, Weebly stands out as a great choice for any purpose or audience. Among its options are both professional and recreational appearances, and straightforward instructions make it fairly easy to use. To sign up for a website, go to the homepage, www.Weebly.com, and enter a username, email, … Continue Reading
Working with WordPress
Ciara Corcoran ’17 WordPress is a media content platform, often used for blogging. PWR students can use this platform to create their portfolios and enhance their brand identity. Once mastered, WordPress is an accessible platform and knowledge of the site can also be a draw for potential employers. Create an Account Select a site address that promotes your professional identity. … Continue Reading