Digital-Proof Your Career

Social networking and online application forms have certainly made things easier career-wise. But, if not managed and dealt with in the right way, technology has the potential to pose a threat to your career. Anna Martyn, career coach and managing director of Careers By Design, gives tips on how to make aspects of the fast-paced digital age work for you in the office.

#1 PROTOCOL, PROTOCOL, PROTOCOL	Companies are now advertising their vacancies online, whether it is directly on their website, through job portals or via professional associations, says Martyn. There is a very specific protocol for applying for a position online and 95% of applications do not follow this protocol, she adds. Make sure your application is always directly geared towards the position you are applying for, she advises. ‘Always follow up in person to ensure that your information has been received and monitor your progress by keeping a log of all applications.’ (Check out our latest vacancies here.)
#2 TOUGH COMPETITORS
#3 STAY TRENDY
#4 SCAM ALERT

Author: Lindi Brownell