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Virtual presence


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Virtual presence – What does it mean?

“Virtual presence tries to give the impression as if the user is present in one place or environment, even when one is physically not situated in that environment”


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Set yourself up for success

How to work on your professional virtual presence

Enhance your future – Virtual Interviewing!

What does it mean to have virtual presence

Our game plan...


Preparing for a virtual interview

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Preparation

Technology

Environment

Extra Tips


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You landed a virtual interview – Preparation

• First impression is still key!• Prepare the same exact way as you would

for an in person interview, you can never be over prepared!

• Research the company • Collect your stories based on

your experiences• Dress to impress

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PwC Professional

Businessacumen

Technicalcapabilities

Global acumen

Relationships

Whole leadership: I lead myself and others to make a difference and deliver results in a responsible, authentic, resilient, inclusive and passionate manner.

I bring business knowledge, innovation, and insight to create distinctive value for clients and PwC and other stakeholders.

I apply a range of technical capabilities to deliver quality and value for clients and PwC and other stakeholders.

I operate and collaborate effectively with a mindset that transcends geographic and cultural boundaries.

I build relationships of high value which are genuine and rooted in trust.

Whole leadership


You landed a virtual interview – Technology

• Get your technology in order

• Sound is key! Always your cell phone

available – Just in case the sound fails your

interviewer can call you directly

• Practice your setup process to ensure there

are no hiccups

• Work to maintain eye contact camera

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You landed a virtual interview – Environment

• Mindful background

• Quiet and well lit space

• Remember this is your first impression!

• Do not pre-write answers to read

• Limit distractions

• Reserve space at career services

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You landed a virtual interview – Extra tips

• Do a practice run!• Remember talk to the interviewer as you

would if you were in person • Use a normal tone of voice • Avoid swivel or oversized chairs• Do not sit too close to the camera• Turn your cell phone ringer off• Be yourself!

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What else is in virtual presence?

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Social Media

Network

You

Company

Career


Beyond the lens – Social media presence

Do’s• Follow leaders on Twitter, Instagram, etc

• Follow Employers

• Line of service specific

Dont’s• Feel pressured to follow employers on social media• Do anything to disparage yourself or a company• Make it 100% of your job search


• Manage your reputation, mission and message• Clarify who you are• Highlight your interests, strengths skills

and aspirations• Share your experience• Demonstrate value through curating

information and postings• Create awareness, connection and presence• Build your professional and personal network• Expand your opportunities

What can I do on LinkedIn?


Over 380 million members

High ranking in a Google

search

Use it as your personal website

Why LinkedIn?


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1 Log into Career Advisor

2 “Prepare” phase

3 “Online Image” tab

4 “Build your profile” button Go!

5 “Create your LinkedIn profile” directions

6 “Download activity as a worksheet”

LinkedIn activity


Use your branded bio to create a summary (Total=2000 characters/spaces.)02

Make sure your specialties include appropriate keywords and repeat throughout your profile03

Have a professional headshot (face forward or to content)04

Embed videos, slides, attachments and articles05

Customize your public profile URL www.linkedin.com/in/YOURNAME 01

LinkedIn – Top 10 tips

http://www.linkedin.com/in/YOURNAME


Use all sections to stand out07

Join and participate in groups08

Endorse and get endorsed09

Get recommendations10

Link to your Twitter account06

LinkedIn – Top 10 tips (continued)


Do’s• Be authentic• Give credit• Be consistent

and constant

Don'ts• Over-share• Post questionable

photos• Be negative or

inappropriate

• Acknowledge others• Check grammar,

spelling, etc.• Monitor your reputation

• Publish private details• Stretch the truth• Be lazy with

out-of-date info

Final thoughts on do’s and don’ts


Career advisor


Thank You.

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