Intro

In this episode we're joined by Donald Lush, Careers Consultant for Researchers, King's College London (KCL) to talk about how we can use social media to support our career thinking.  Donald's positive and relaxed approach to using social media shows us how easy it is to develop our networks at a time when we may be feeling isolated from our colleagues. From collaborations to conversations, he talks about having fun and enjoying your new connections as well as providing some excellent tips on how to ensure it is productive.

If you are interested in knowing more you may find LinkedIn Learning (https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/learningteaching/ctel/technologies/linkedin-learning) useful on how to develop your profile on LinkedIn as well as our resources on KEATS here: Networking for Career Inspiration (https://keats.kcl.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=41567&section=12).  You can also Book an appointment with a Careers Consultant for Researchers at KCL (scroll down to the bottom of this page) to discuss your online profile. (https://keats.kcl.ac.uk/mod/page/view.php?id=2932966)

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