Visibility Quotient Name Email Networking How actively have you engaged in expanding and nurturing your professional network through in-person and virtual activities in the last 12 months? Please consider each of the following types of networking activities: Attending In-Person Events: Participation in conferences, seminars, industry meet-ups, or informal gatherings. One-on-One Meetings: Personal meetings or calls with industry peers, mentors, or potential collaborators for networking purposes. Participating in Virtual Networking Events: Engagement in webinars, virtual conferences, or online professional group meetings. This question is scaled from 1 (Not at all) to 5 (Very often) Not at all: No engagement - I have not engaged in any networking activities. Rarely: Once or twice a year - I have occasionally participated in networking activities, such as attending an event or a meeting. Sometimes: Several times a year - I engage in networking activities, including attending in-person events, virtual meetings, or engaging online. Often: Monthly - I regularly attend networking events or engage in networking activities on a monthly basis. Very Often: Weekly or more - I actively engage in networking activities on a weekly basis, including attending high-profile events, one-on-one meetings, or sustained online interaction. How actively have you engaged in expanding and nurturing your professional network in the last 12 months? 1 2 3 4 5 None Please describe the most valuable networking activity you engaged in during this time and why it was impactful 1 out of 7 Professional Associations Rate your participation in professional associations' activities in the last 5 years. Membership in professional associations tends to be stable and less subject to rapid change, so a longer view can help assess ongoing professional commitment. This question is scaled from 1 (Not at all) to 5 (Very actively) Not at all: No engagement - I have not been involved in any professional associations. Rarely: Once or twice in 5 years - I have occasionally attended an event or participated minimally in association activities. Sometimes: Once or twice a year - I regularly attend key events or engage in some activities of professional associations each year. Often: Multiple times a year - I frequently participate in multiple events or hold roles in professional associations annually. Very Actively: Regularly throughout the year - I am deeply involved in ongoing activities, committees, or leadership positions in one or more professional associations. How actively have you participated, for example in their events, committees, or leadership roles? 1 2 3 4 5 None Describe your most significant contribution to a professional association and its value to your industry or personal growth 2 out of 7 Attending Industry Events How often have you attended industry events in the last 2 years? The frequency and nature of industry events can vary, but two years allows for a balanced view of participation and engagement.This question is scaled from 1 (Never) to 5 (Very frequently) Never: I have not attended any industry events in the last 2 years. Rarely: Once or twice in total - I have attended an event or two over the last 2 years. Occasionally: 1-3 times per year - I attend a few industry events each year. Regularly: 4-6 times per year - I frequently attend various industry events, averaging about once every two to three months. Very Frequently: 7 or more times per year - I regularly participate in numerous events, often attending more than half a dozen times each year. How often have you attended industry events in the last 2 years? 1 2 3 4 5 None How have these contributed to your networking, learning, and visibility in your field? Describe an industry event you attended that provided significant networking or learning opportunities. 3 out of 7 Engaging with Contacts Online How actively have you engaged in expanding and nurturing your professional network through online activities in the last 12 months? Consider the following type of online networking activity when responding: Engaging with Contacts Online: Interaction through social media platforms, professional forums, or via email with professionals. This question is scaled from 1 (Not at all) to 5 (Very often) Not at all: I have not engaged in any of the above online networking activities. Rarely: I have occasionally participated in one or more of the above activities, about once every few months. Sometimes: I engage in at least one of the above activities on a monthly basis. Often: I engage in two or more of the above activities on a monthly basis. Very Often: I actively engage in several of the above activities on a weekly basis. How actively have you engaged in expanding and nurturing your professional network through online activities in the last 12 months? 1 2 3 4 5 None Reflecting on your online interactions, can you describe a specific instance where an online engagement directly contributed to your networking goals? 4 out of 7 Leveraging Social Media Over the past year, evaluate how effectively you've used social media to enhance your professional visibility and engage with your industry community. Consider activities such as content creation, active discussion participation, hosting live sessions, and strategic networking when responding. (Strategic networking involves purposeful and targeted interactions designed to build professional relationships that are mutually beneficial and align with specific career or business goals. Unlike casual networking, which might occur spontaneously and without a specific purpose, strategic networking is planned and executed with clear objectives in mind.) Please rate your effectiveness using the following scale:This question is scaled from 1 (Ineffectively) to 5 (Very effective) Ineffectively: No impact - My social media activities have not contributed to enhancing my visibility or engaging with my industry community. Rarely Effective: Once or twice in total - There have been one or two instances where my social media efforts had a slight impact on my professional visibility or industry engagement. Moderately Effective: Monthly - Occasionally, my social media initiatives have successfully enhanced my visibility and facilitated engagement within my industry. Often Effective: Bi-weekly - Regularly, my social media use has effectively increased my visibility and engagement with my industry community. Very Effective: Weekly or more - My social media strategies are highly effective, consistently boosting my professional visibility and actively engaging with peers and thought leaders in my industry. Evaluate how effectively you've used social media to enhance your professional visibility and engage with your industry community over the past year 1 2 3 4 5 None Share an example of a social media post or campaign that significantly increased your engagement or visibility. 5 out of 7 Thought Leadership How frequently have you contributed/created thought leadership content to your industry in the last 2-3 years, through articles and white papers that showcase your expertise. Thought leadership content creation and its impact can take time to mature. A three year period allows for content creation and the resultant recognition to be assessed. This question is scaled from 1 (Never) to 5 (Very Often) Not at all: No contributions Rarely: Once or twice a year Sometimes: Several times a year Often: Monthly Very Often: Weekly or more How frequently have you contributed thought leadership content to your industry in the last 2-3 years? 1 2 3 4 5 None Please provide an example of a piece of thought leadership content you are particularly proud of and explain its impact. 6 out of 7 Media Presence Rate your media presence in industry-relevant publications in the last 12-18 months. Media presence can be influenced by current events or topics. A more recent timeframe reflects current market relevance. This question is scaled from 1 (Never) to 5 (Highly visible) Never: I have not been featured or mentioned in any industry-relevant publications. Rarely: Once or twice - I have occasionally been mentioned or featured in a publication. Sometimes: A few times - My presence in media has occurred several times throughout the period. Often: Regularly, several times throughout the period - I am frequently featured or quoted in industry publications. Highly visible: Very frequently, many times - I have a strong and consistent presence in the media, with multiple features or mentions in various industry-relevant publications. Rate your media presence in industry-relevant publications in the last 12-18 months. 1 2 3 4 5 None What efforts have you made to achieve this? Consider a media feature or mention that you found particularly beneficial for your visibility. What made it stand out? 7 out of 7 Time's up
