How to use Social Media

to further your career

Renée Veldman-Tentori

& Colleen Reichrath-Smith

Who are we?

!   Renée Veldman-Tentori zestee.com

!   Colleen Reichrath-Smith careerinyoursuitcase.com

Social media – is it hype?

Social media is changing our world, how we connect and communicate,

how we do business and how we further our career.

Social Media Success

What can social media do?

Source: Mashable

Source: http://blog.addvocate.com

Private AND Professional?

Social Media is about you…. !   Who are you?

!   What do you want to achieve?

!   How can social media help you achieve this?

Social Media Top Five

1.  Linked In

2.  Facebook

3.  Twitter

4.  Google+

5.  Pinterest / Instagram

Social media as a career

!   Newly developing field

!   Entrance qualifications

!   Entrepreneurial

Frenzy, Fatigue, Focus

Social media can feel very frenzied. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, fatigued and off track . Take some time to understand your options, choose which is best to meet your goals and focus on this.

Our Top Three Tips

!   Be authentic and strategic

!   Seek and find new connections and opportunities

!   Share your expertise and experience

Special Offers

!   Use the code “jobfair” for a 10% discount on:

!   Online course for the Zestee Social Media School via www.zestee.com

!   Workshops via www.careerinyoursuitcase.com

!   Valid until 25th September 2013