Job Search 2.0

Today’s Agenda

Today you will be provided the opportunity to create a professional network, build a more dynamic resume, and establish a career portfolio. We will be learning about three Web 2.0 Tools that may help you stand out above other candidates.

Overview of Web 2.0 Tools

Today we will be discussing LinkedIn Re.Vu Weebly

Their Mission:connect the world's professionals to make them more productive and successful.

Primary Features

Profile

Network

Profile Similar to Traditional Resume• Experience• Education• Skills• Endorsement• Certifications• References– Will be used to build

network

NetworkConsider Contacting-Former or Current:SupervisorsColleaguesProfessors/TeachersCoachesClergyAnyone else?!?

Networking

• When building an employment network, it is important to contact anyone who may be familiar with you or your work ethic.

• The larger the network the more people aware of your skill set, and aware of your need for employment.

“Modern technology makes it possible to design a dynamic, interactive, and visual resume that is significantly more effective at representing the whole person than a common resume alone.”

Primary Features

Visual Appeal

Holistic

HolisticAn opportunity to see the

“whole person”

• Experience• Education• Skills• Pastimes• Long Term Goals

Holistic

An opportunity to see the whole person.

Interests Education

Holistic

An opportunity to see the whole person.

Interests Education

Holistic

An opportunity to see the whole person.

Interests Education

Visual AppealThe Re.Vu interface is

visually appealing

Users can customize Bar GraphsIconsPie ChartsLogos