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In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk about how you can sell yourself on the academic and professional job markets. They cover the use of social media when searching for opportunities, developing your skill set, and marketing yourself in applications for employment.  

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Chapters: 

00:00 - Introduction to the Episode 01:38 - Effective Use of Social Media 

08:04 - Be So Good That Employers Can't Ignore You 

18:11 - Develop an Open and Accessible Portfolio   

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Resources  

Cal Newport's "So Good They Can't Ignore You" book: https://amzn.to/3ga2psE  

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CRIB NOTES: 

-Welcomes & Scope of podcast episode  

-Topic 1 - Personal Branding

      - Establish a personal 'brand'

      - Be online and on social media, but choose your platforms wisely  

-Topic 2 - Sell Your Skills and Your Story

      - Identify what sets you apart

      - Don't follow your passion, but develop a skill set that will allow you to enjoy your future role

      - Be 'so good they can't ignore you'   

- Topic 3 - Develop an open-access portfolio of your skills

      - Web presence and online portfolios

      - Choose your platform appropriately

           - A website for doctoral candidates

           - Blogging as an undergraduate  

- Closing remarks   

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