CyberSpeak: The online resume

Written on March 10, 2010 by Christa Miller in Uncategorized
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I was very pleased when Ovie Carroll, co-host of the forensic podcast CyberSpeak, invited me on the show to talk “online resumes” and what they mean to law enforcement and other investigators. Click here to listen to Ovie and me discussing:

  • Why an online resume is not the same thing as a traditional C.V.
  • Why it’s not just about not posting some things, and how online users might “fill the hole” with better content
  • The importance of goal-setting and strategizing how to use various social sites
  • The need for better guidance for young professionals online
  • Having consistent professional values online as well as off

After you’ve listened, please come back and tell me what you think!

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Build the person, build the team

Written on February 28, 2010 by Christa Miller in Social Media

I’ve been talking with a friend about his professional branding efforts. He described his frustration with his current company, which seemed disorganized and uncertain of where they wanted him to go or what they wanted him to do.
He wanted to continue building his brand as an expert in his field, which he had started while [...]

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When no one is watching

Written on January 27, 2010 by Christa Miller in Reputation Management

My patrol officer neighbor has an interesting front license plate on his cruiser. It reads something like, “Reputation is what you do when other people are watching. Character is what you do when no one is watching.”
I’ve heard this before, just never seen it on the front bumper of a public vehicle. But I want [...]

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Does Google reflect who you are?

Written on January 3, 2010 by Christa Miller in Reputation Management

It’s not easy to find out about most investigators via Google search, and I’m sure they like it that way. The less information “out there” about them, the better; criminals won’t be able to find them (or their families) as easily, and defense attorneys won’t be able to damage their credibility in court. If they [...]

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