Wouldn’t it be great to attend one of your class reunions and have people come up to you and say, “Hey, dude, I read about you all the time!” Sure it would. One thing people notice as a reunion approaches is who is getting some attention in the news media or on the Internet. Can you imagine going to school with someone like Julia Roberts or Tom Cruise? If you haven’t maintained contact with them over the years, how do you acknowledge them at the reunion? “Hey, Tom. I hear you’ve done some film work. How is that going?” That won’t work.

You don’t have to be famous like Tom Cruise or Julia Roberts but if you want to make sure people learn about what you’ve been doing before you run into them at the cash bar, you might want to think about filling out a few social media profiles. That way they can find what you’ve been up to. If you’re stuck for ideas then try picking some names at random and see what people are doing to make a name for themselves on the Internet. Take this guy, Dennis Tamburo. Besides his classmates profile he has a profile on LinkedIn and his own Website.

But he also contributes to the occasional cause, as you’ll find Dennis Tamburo listed here and there. These are the kinds of things guys like Dennis Tamburo should list on their Facebook site.

But surely you can do better than that, right? So let’s say you have some hobbies. Why not start a blog about one of those hobbies. Other people who share your passion may link to you and you’ll enjoy a little bit of celebrity. You can also think about publishing a business biography about yourself on a few Websites. Buisiness bios are only about 1-2 paragraphs long. They tell people where you went to school, what your specialty is, what companies you have worked for, and what awards or recognition you have earned.

In addition to blogging and being autobiographical you should adopt a cause. Help promote cancer research, or maybe protect street animals in your community. You don’t have to be Cesar Millan but you might just find that people speak highly of your achievements at your reunion. Even Tom Cruise has to respect people who follow their passion. If there is one thing Tom is all about, it seems to be passion for what one believes in.