Present a professional image. Make sure information that you are providing over the Internet 
represents the image that you want to portray to potential employers .
Create a professional profile within a networking site(s). Review the article
Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume 
for tips on creating your account profile.
Use online college career networks. If you are a college graduate, contact your college’s Career Services office. Many colleges have online career networks to help you with your job search.
Use professional organization career assistance resources. If you are a member of a professional organization, visit their website to see if they have message boards or other career assistance resources.
Use message boards to make contacts, post questions and gain multiple perspectives.
Email contacts for job leads and feedback. E-mail is acceptable for making connections so long as it is direct and free of error. Caution: Do not send a long email with too much information.
When you are professional networking through written communication, it is essential to proof read. Using SpellChecker.net , you can paste your email, blog, or post into the website and spell check before you submit.
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