Job Search 2.0
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Job Search 2.0Finding a Job Using Social Media
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STEP ONE:Find your brand and solidify your pitch.
+WHO ARE YOU?
• What excites you?• What are your skills?• What do you value?• What makes you unique?
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STEP TWO:Update your traditional job-search documents.
+Resumes, Cover Letters, and Business Cards, Oh My!
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STEP THREE:Integrate online social networks to boost success.
+WHY DOES IT MATTER?
According to a 2010 survey, 73.3% of companies use social networks or social media to support recruitment efforts and 80% review social profiles of job candidates.- Jobvite
Some experts report that up to 85% of hiring managers ‘Google’ a candidate before or after an interview. - Wall Street Journal
+WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Job Seeker
+WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Job Seeker
Your Friends and Family
1st degree
+WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Job Seeker
Your Friends and Family
Hiring Manager at your target company
1st degree 2nd degree
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Linked In
+LinkedIn Basics
Use a professional photo.
Customize your headline to catch attention.
Fill your summary with keywords.
Synthesize your experience to be concise and compelling.
Be specific about your specialties.
Double check spelling and grammar.
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Job Search
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Company Search
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+Twitter: Get Started
Follow the right peopleListen before you engage
Establish RelationshipsBe Consistent
+Who Do I Follow?
Company WebsitesTwitter Lists
Mentors/Industry Leaders
Wefollow.comTwitter.com/tweetmyjobs
+Twitter Tips
• Set up your profile and brief bio
• Build credibility
• Career changers can learn about industries of interest
• Follow companies for industry news and job leads
• Connect with industry insiders
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+LOCK IT DOWN!
• Check your privacy settings.
• Google yourself on Facebook and see what recruiters see
• Consider the pages you “like”
+I’m too busy!!
Don’t panic.
Think about what you already do.
Create a schedule, if you have to.
Interact with other’s content.
Investigate 3rd party software.
+Thank [email protected]://www.twitter.com/lizkingeventshttp://www.linkedin.com/in/lizkingevents