SAAA November/December 2017 Residence Magazine NOV_DEC_2017_Magazine_36pp | Page 18

GOT CREDENTIALS? Claim Your Digital Badge Today! NAAEI credentials show your commitment to professional development. Before, you could only share your accomplishment with a small audience. Now, you can share it widely through social media, email, websites, and your digital resume using professional digital badges. Digital badges feature encoded metadata: the badge’s issuing organization, its expiration date, and the knowledge and skills it confirms. They also provide employers with immediate verification — all in one click. HOW IT WORKS: 1. After you complete a credential program or successfully renew your credential, NAAEI’s partner, ProExam Vault, will email you an invitation to claim your digital badge. Email Tahirah at [email protected] if you need support or did not receive your invitation from ProExam Vault. Be sure to check your spam filter. 2. You can display and share your badges on LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social media, as well as in email signatures and digital copies of resumes. 3. Employers and peers can verify or learn more about your credentials by just clicking on your badge. NAAEI Issues a Digital Credential BENEFITS OF DIGITAL BADGES On-the-Go Access: Log into your account from your tablet or smartphone to share and view badges while away from your desk. Credential Earner shares the credential Easy Verification: Employers can click on a digital badge on your resume, email, LinkedIn profile, or elsewhere to easily verify that the NAAEI credential you’ve earned has been maintained and annually renewed. Personal Branding: You can choose to boost your online badge profile with a professional photo, bio, and contact information — or keep your page private. 18 November/December 2017 | www.saaaonline.org