How Do You FindA Job In

Today’s digital Era?

The economy is so bad AND I

can’t find a job.

I GOT LAID OFF

MY JOB

AND I CAN’T

PAY MY BILLS.

I NEED A JOB!

Sound Familiar?

The United States unemployment rate reached 9.7 percent in June 2009 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Things since have not improved.

So how do YOU stand out amongst all of the

other applicants in search of a job?

BE CREATIVE!

• Think CREATIVELY!

• Explore different ways to advertise yourself

• Make yourself STAND OUT!

Use The Newspaper!The newspaper is a viable way to search for a job.

B u t h o w a b o u t t o s e a r c h f o r y o u ?

• Low investment of time and money

• Place a classified ad that you are seeking work

• Briefly explain credentials, contact information and experience

• Create a separate email address specifically for receiving inquiries to the advertisement

Create Your Own Web Page

Feature a brief description of yourself

Include a digital resume

Provide a link to the site when applying for job

Very eye-catching and impressive

Your site should be ALL BUSINESS!

Bravenet.com is a free solution to help you get started with your web page!

Social Networks Are Your Friend!

Employers frequently check on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter for potential hires. Use this to your advantage!

• Send your social network pages to potential employers• Keep your page clean• Keep your posted material relevant and professional• This shows knowledge and experience

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

Use your resources Make yourself stand out

Post job requests on YouTube

Keep a blog

Let people know you are looking for a job!

REMEMBER TO INCLUDE:

No matter how you create your resume, professionals look for:

• Name• Contact information• Education/experience• Key words• Specific skills• Experience in social media (your own blog, Facebook, etc.)• Job history• Keep it short and sweet-but also professional!

And remember to thank the person for their time (especially after an interview)

Where I Retrieved My Information?• Career Builder in the Springfield News-Leader

News-leader.com• Mashable.com-How To: Build the Ultimate Social Media Resume• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010-11 edition

How about those pictures?• Retrieved from Google images.

Thank you for following along! Continue on to see my VERY OWN SOCIAL MEDIA RESUME!

Hello. My name is Chelsey Snow and

this is my social media resume.

I am a senior at Missouri

State University.

I am a public relations majorwith an advertising and

promotions minor.

COURSES FOR MYPUBLIC RELATIONS MAJOR:

• Writing I• Computers for Learning• Creative Writing and Poetry• Fundamentals of Public Speaking• Introduction to Psychology• Introduction to Society• Introduction into Journalism• Public Speaking II• Communication Research Methods• Survey of Communication Theory

• Technical Writing• Mass Media and Society• Principles of Public Relations• Organizational Communication• Rhetorical Tradition• Writing for Public Relations• Techniques/Cases for Public Relations• Proseminar in Public Relations• Media Design and Production• Interpersonal Communication

COURSES FOR MYPUBLIC RELATIONS MAJOR:

• Principles of Marketing• Principles of Advertising• Consumer Market and Behavior• Personal Selling• Principles of Advertising

MY INTERNSHIPS/INTEGRATEDSERVICE LEARNING:

I completed 40 hours of service learning for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Springfield, Missouri during my 2010 spring semester. I worked under the management of Debbie Herren. My responsibilities consisted of:

• Take phone calls in the office• Create and email the volunteer newsletters• Create letters to the Wish Families• Assist in planning and implementing the 2010 Walk-For-

Wishes • Create company name tags• T-shirt design• Re-design the contact computer files• Track hours for the volunteers

MY INTERNSHIPS/INTEGRATEDSERVICE LEARNING:

I completed my integrated service learning requirement for a communication course with Planned Parenthood of Springfield, Missouri. For Planned Parenthood, I completed a media kit consisting of:

• Feature stories • Public Service Announcements• News stories • Press Releases• Pitch letters

•Blogging•Social Networking•Event Planning•Advertising/Marketing

THINGS THAT I LIKE AND

THAT I AM GOOD AT:

Other skills:Time Management

Interpersonal CommunicationStress Management

Multi-taskingDirection Taking

COMMITED

PREPARED

I am ORGANIZEDI am a HARD WORKER

FRIENDLY

I AM DEDICATED

EFFICIENT

I DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPSAND ENGAGE ONLINE THROUGH:

Chelseyle's Blog•About Me!

Chelsey Le’s Blog

I also write a social media blog on WordPress. My topics include:

TWITTER SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS: THE GOOD AND THE BAD

ADVANCES IN SOCIAL MEDIA

THE USE OF WEB CAMS

MANY OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA TOPICS

FACEBOOK

MY WORK EXPERIENCE:

I currently work at Ebbets Field in Springfield, Missouri. I have been a waitress at Ebbets for 3 years. I have various responsibilities at Ebbets. I waitress, meet and greet, help schedule events/parties, schedule management, bartend and the occasional day shift manager. I enjoy working at Ebbets because I get to interact with various customers!

My previous work experience consists of:

• Missouri State Alumni Center-8 months• Panera Bread in Saint Louis, Missouri-3 years• Lake Forest Country Club in Saint Louis, Missouri-2 years• Lifeguard at Lake Forest in Saint Louis, Missouri-2 summers

Organizations:

I am also an active member of Missouri State University's professional business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi. I have been an active member in good standing for 3 full semesters.Alpha Kappa Psi has truly made me grow as a person and as a professional. It allows me to attend conferences in Chicago, interact with students of all nationalities, attend professional programs and complete service for both my school and the community.

TEAM PLAYER

PROBLEM SOLVER

GOAL ACHIEVER

INITIATIVE

DEDICATIONATTENTION

HERE IS WHAT YOU WOULD GET:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

My contact information:

636 262 5242

chelsey22@missouristate.edu

http://www.facebook.com/chelsey.snow

http://www.twitter.com/chelseynow

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