Accelerating your career is possible by utilizing both local and online resources. When you want to boost your career and increase your presence online, there are many free tools and methods available to choose from that can help. By using free tools online, you not only save money but help to boost your online reputation regardless of what industry you want to work in.

Email

Creating a business email address that is free is possible with many email providers today including Gmail and Yahoo! Mail. Creating an email address on your own website's domain is possible and will appear even more professional when speaking directly with clients or potential employers. Having a separate business email address is ideal regardless of whether you have a personal website or if you are promoting a business or product of your own.

Social Media

Using social media to help with advancing in your career is free to do and can help to communicate with anyone from potential business partners to employees and investors. Registering social media accounts to represent your business is a quick way to gain a following on multiple networks by updating and sharing new content, products and the services you have available consistently. Social media pages also help to build your branding whether you are providing services as an individual or with the business you are operating.

Job Communities

Registering on job-hunting communities online is a way to gain insight into positions that are available near you and that you are qualified for as well. When you visit job communities online, you are able to search for available positions based on your location and specific keywords that represent the jobs you have in mind. You can also receive email alerts from some job communities and networks online, giving you access to submit your resume and application immediately after the job listings are posted.

Freelance Networks

Another way to boost your career online is to register to become a member on various freelancing networks to fit the jobs that you are interested in. Working as a freelancer from home is a way to gain experience while building your portfolio as you continue to search for more permanent work placement opportunities in your career. When you work as a freelancer online, you can choose the projects that interest you most and that offer a pay you desire depending on your skill level and experience within the site.

Websites and Portfolios

Launching your own personal website to represent your business or yourself individually is a way to share your portfolio, work experience, education and the future plans you have in mind for yourself to potential business partners and employees. Having a portfolio for your business and individual skills is also a way to gain credibility and a better reputation when you are attempting to find clients or boost your career online even more.

RSS Feeds

Utilizing RSS feeds allows you to gain subscribers for your own website and updates that you share online while also giving you the ability to subscriber to additional sites and companies that are relevant to your career. Subscribing to RSS feeds is a way to keep up with advances and news in your industry to keep you informed and prepared for any new jobs and tasks you may be offered.

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Terri Richards is a surgical nurse and guest author at Accelerated-BSN.net, where she has contributed guides to her favorite accelerated BSN programs.