Personal Website
Pro's
-You can design it how you want (creative side of you)
-Share with the world as much or as little as you want about yourself
-Many tools that you use to design the site are free
-Can make changes/ easy access to your information about who you are
Con's
-The site can be viewed by anyone
-Must update on a regular basis
-Employers can miss understand your message
-should either be professional or social
Professional Portfolio
Pro's
-Increases your marketability
-Gives employer's a visual as to who they think you are
-All work experience and education in a concise and professional manner
-Easy access to information
Con's
-If not well done can misrepresent who you are
-Must be creative to stand out
-Only gives a glimpse of who you are
LinkedIn
Pro's
-Networking exposure increased dramatically
-Interact and establish professional and business contacts for future gain
-Re-establish connections with old friends and business contacts
-Provide a clear account of your experience to future employers and business partners
Con's
-Takes time to set up and maintain
-Can be costly to upgrade
-Field of competition can be strong (employers have more options for future job candidates)
Pro's
-You can design it how you want (creative side of you)
-Share with the world as much or as little as you want about yourself
-Many tools that you use to design the site are free
-Can make changes/ easy access to your information about who you are
Con's
-The site can be viewed by anyone
-Must update on a regular basis
-Employers can miss understand your message
-should either be professional or social
Professional Portfolio
Pro's
-Increases your marketability
-Gives employer's a visual as to who they think you are
-All work experience and education in a concise and professional manner
-Easy access to information
Con's
-If not well done can misrepresent who you are
-Must be creative to stand out
-Only gives a glimpse of who you are
Pro's
-Networking exposure increased dramatically
-Interact and establish professional and business contacts for future gain
-Re-establish connections with old friends and business contacts
-Provide a clear account of your experience to future employers and business partners
Con's
-Takes time to set up and maintain
-Can be costly to upgrade
-Field of competition can be strong (employers have more options for future job candidates)