ProfessionalRecognition.com launches its Professional Pathways Program with training workshops to help people do online reputation management (ORM). Today prospective employers, clients and business associates are increasingly turning to the internet as a source of information. In a recent blog article, a leading expert in social networking and search engine optimization asserts that “Online Reputation Management DOES Matter”. Traditionally online brand and reputation management is carried out by specialized marketing firms. ProfessionalRecognition.com is different because they provide the knowledge and abilities that empower people to own their ORM. Today’s technology is easily accessible and allows people to take ownership of their identity and influence their reputation.
This is increasingly important for the young people new to the job market who have grown up using the social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook. “Often times the images and description listed on these sites is not what you want a prospective employer or client to see , people simply are not thinking about the image they cast.”, says Shakila Manogaran (founder). The transformation of your online image is accomplished through deliberate positioning of your identity online, careful use of the social networks and planned participation in subject matter specific communities.
ProfessionalRecognition.com’s first workshop will be held in Bellevue, WA on May 14th. Additional dates and cities for Managing Your Professional Identity are scheduled. This workshop is an affordable half-day introduction to the tools and approaches for managing your online identity. Each workshop is taught by very experienced technical coach/trainers, this workshop includes a personal domain name, web site hosting for a year, a workbook to help you track your progress and map your pathway and a book about creating and maintaining your personal web site using the wildly popular blogging tool, WordPress. Most importantly, each workshop includes a registration to MyProRec.com where individuals can register their experiences to be 3rd party validated and be time sealed by the staff of Professional Recognition.com.