Id | ESLPod_1052_WE_1779 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1052 |
Episode Title | A Product Recall |
Phrase | to raise (one's) profile |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to raise (one's) profile" means to do something that attracts favorable attention, especially making one more likely for a raise or promotion within a company: "Do MBA programs teach students how to raise their profile to catch the attention of potential employers?" When talking about social media, a "profile" refers to basic information about oneself that one places on a website for others to see: "Facebook profiles include a person's name, gender, birth date, relationship status, job, and more." Finally, in a newspaper or magazine, a "profile" is a short article and/or list of facts about a person or company: "Having our profile published on the front page of the business section led to a huge increase in sales." |
Topics | Business |
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