In today’s digitally-focused age, our online presence plays an increasingly critical role in shaping our personal and professional lives. Whether you’re an artist, talent seeker, entrepreneur, student, or a seasoned industry professional, maintaining a professional online profile has become paramount to career success. It not only establishes your brand and enhances your credibility but can also open doors to countless opportunities and connections. In this article, we explore why it is important to maintain a professional profile online in the performing arts industry.

Our career development articles aim to showcase industry best practices. As performing arts careers are uniquely personal, our advice respects diverse journeys and professional experiences. Our perspective is that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to success, only great examples from which to learn!

First Impressions Make or Break

Just as in face-to-face interactions, online interactions create first impressions. Your online profiles on social media, other professional networking platforms, and your personal websites or blogs are often the first things people see when they search for you online. A professional and up-to-date profile immediately conveys that you take your online presence and craft seriously and are likely to be equally professional in your in-person interactions and settings.  Having a profile page, where talent seekers can find everything they need (work experience, education, videos, disciplines list, and more) in one place sets you apart and puts you ahead of the crowd. Create a free profile page on CircusTalk that provides everything you need to make that great first impression in the performing arts.
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Career Advancement

For artists or working professionals, especially those seeking new job opportunities or career advancement, a well-maintained online profile is a powerful and significant asset. Many talent seekers, employers, and recruiters use the Internet to research potential candidates before making audition or hiring decisions. A professional online profile is the perfect opportunity to make you stand out from the crowd and increase your chances of landing your dream job. Showcase your skills, accentuate what makes you unique, and be proud of your accomplishments!
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Networking Opportunities

Online networking is a valuable aspect of professional development. Engaging with communities online and staying on top of trends in the industry provides opportunities to connect and start conversations with colleagues, industry experts, and potential clients or talent seekers. A polished and engaging online profile can help you make meaningful connections and expand your professional network. This resource also transcends geographical boundaries, allowing you to connect with people from all around the world. A professional online profile has a global reach and can attract international opportunities that might not have been accessible otherwise. Looking to get connected and find your network? The CircusTalk talent and talent seekers community has 35K+ registered members and counting from 193 countries worldwide.

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Showcase your Brand

Your online profile is an excellent platform to showcase your skills, acts and shows, knowledge, and discipline expertise, all of which make up a large part of your personal brand. What you share, how you interact, and the content you produce all contribute to the image you project. A professional profile helps you shape your brand in a positive and authentic way, highlighting your unique abilities, education, experience, and accomplishments. Talent seekers have limited time when they review artists and profile pages. Make their work easier and include everything on one profile page. The CircusTalk profile page includes not only your basic profile elements, such as work credentials and training, but you can also upload your self-taped audition video, where you have an opportunity to make a personal impression on the talent seeker.  Talent seekers do not only look for the perfect talent, but they are also looking for the perfect person, which could be you!
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Learning and Growth

Online communities and forums, such as CircusTalk, are rich sources of knowledge and learning opportunities. Actively engaging through your professional online profile allows you to get involved in meaningful discussions, participate in educating webinars, learn from mentors, and connect with peers who can help you grow and develop yourself and your skills, personally and professionally.

Maintaining a professional online profile is a key necessity in the modern technological world. It can significantly impact your career, personal brand, and network, and be a great catalyst of opportunity. Take the time to carefully curate your online presence and content, regularly update your profiles, and engage thoughtfully and professionally online. By doing so, you’ll be better prepared to navigate the vast digital landscape and seize every opportunity it offers!

Looking to check all these boxes in one place? Wondering how CircusTalk can help you master your professional artist profile online? CircusTalk offers a complete and comprehensive platform where you can portray your professional credentials and skills online and get connected. Did we mention that creating a profile on CircusTalk is completely FREE? For detailed instructions about how to create a winning profile on CircusTalk visit this tutorial video.

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Julia Grace Lumpkin

Performer, Social Media and Content Intern -UNITED STATES

Currently based in Tallahassee, FL, Julia Grace is in her third year at Florida State University pursing a Bachelor's of Science in Business Marketing. Alongside this degree, she holds a completed Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Aside from her academics, Julia Grace performs with the FSU Flying High Circus, a globally renowned collegiate circus in the United States. Within the arena, her talents include Spanish web, aerial lyra, and triple trapeze—all of which she has performed since her training in the Sailor Circus Academy of the Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota, FL. Julia Grace is now happily a part of the CircusTalk team as a Social Media and Content intern, in which her passion for circus and marketing skills brightly shine through her work.