According to a BizReport article a blog sure can boost your career opportunities. In the article, Web Sites, Blogs Can Boost Your Career, the BizReport makes the case for adding a blog to your online publishing mix of tools for buidling your online identity and boosting your career opportunties.

Traditional online publishing tools include web-based resumes and web portfolios. Blogs are now being recommended by an increasing number of career consultants because blogs are a very effective way to demonstrate mastery and expertise on topics of interest to people in your field.

A blog is an excellent tool for showcasing your current level of mastery in your field, establish credibility and build some name recognition according to the article. Your blog can be used to not only demonstrate up-to-date knowledge and expertise in your field but it can also be used to promote and get attention to your online resume and portfolio thus highlighting your past accomplishments as well.

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