Claire Hatton is the Industry Leader for Travel, Government and Local Business at Google Australia/NZ.
In this In Her Shoes interview, Claire discusses:
leadership
how to encourage collaboration amongst your team
'you've got to take your team with you - if you don't they don't go the extra step'
what local businesses struggle with most in forming an online presence
Google's dream employer status
how she 'gives back' to the community
strategies for success
Enjoy part one of this interview with Claire Hatton!
About the In Her Shoes series
In Her Shoes is a regular video series presented by the Australian Businesswomen's Network and BNet.com.au. Each interview features an inspiring businesswoman and her strategies for success.
Whether it's your business profile or your personal brand, the right use of social media can build your reputation and credibility.
With social media, you can easily connect with people and create dynamic relationships. On the opposite side of things, whether you like it or not, your online reputation counts. If I Googled your name, or that of your company right now, what would I find?
Attend to learn:
Which social media platforms are best for profile building
How to separate your profile from that of your company
How to use the top social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn) to establish your profile
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