Lightning Strikes the Keynotes at STAREast 2011

1. Crowdsource Your Career!
Ways to make yourself stand out from the crowd
Dawn Cannan
dcannan@gmail.com
STAREast 2011
Lightning Strikes the Keynotes
@dckismet
http://passionatetester.com

2. What does this tell you about me?

3. Now, what about THESE?

4. What these things tell others
 Your opinion on specific issues in your field
 The issues you struggle with
 How you solve problems
 How you communicate with others in your field
 Leadership qualities, even if you don’t see yourself that way

5. Things to do, now!
Pro tip: Hang out in the bars and
restaurants after sessions at
STAREast!!

6. What will happen
You’ll develop a NETWORK
When you have a question,
or need a job or a reference,
you’ll HAVE EASY ACCESS
to the help you need

7. Pitfalls!
 If you hear yourself saying “Nobody wants to hear what I have
to say”, IGNORE IT AND POST ANYWAY
 Don’t be afraid to stand up for your opinion, but be sure to
support it
 Be sure to keep your public communications professional
 Maybe … ensure that your Facebook profile is private ;)