by Chris Kulbaba
2. Building authority
As we head into a new Age of Information, we are building an economy based on relationships and networking. The ability to create a presence using inexpensive or free tools is easier now than it has ever been. Becoming a subject matter authority in your sector is as easy as beginning to write your own website, or “blog.” Free tools such as typepad.com, blogger.com or wordpress.com can assist you in creating your own platform and start a process known as technical blogging, meaning creating content that identifies you as a subject matter expert in certain areas, and all it takes is your time. Not only does this process communicate that you are aware of new technology, it also says that you are aware of the changes in the social landscape and how to navigate them, something employers are increasingly looking for.
Chris Kulbaba is an Employment Counselor with the London Employment Help Centre in London, ON. Chris regularly delivers webinars for Conestoga College in the CDP program, offers his services as an expert speaker, facilitator and coach on social media topics, and is creating a new career development tool “Career Card Sort” – but takes the greatest pride in being a dad and a loyal family man. You can find Chris on Twitter, LinkedIn, Skype, Facebook and at his new website/blog launching in January 2014 better-together.ca.
