Job Search Survival Kit -- Part 25 -- Keeping Sharp During The Job Search --
M2C Social Networks and Your Job Search
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Social Networks
and Your Job Search
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Everyone has an opinion
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1 in 7 Employee Referrals is Hired
1 in 100 General Candidates
is Hired JobVite 2013
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1. Networking
2. Reputational Tool
3. Great info source
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What are hiring managers looking for on social media?
- Professional presentation
- Fit with company culture
CareerBuilder, 6/13
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How social media helps job seekers
• Qualifications same as on resume
• Good comm skills / professional image
• Good feel for candidate’s personality
CareerBuilder 6/13
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And hurts…
• Qualifications different from resume
• Poor communication skills
• Badmouth previous employer
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• What is public – Google Yourself
• Do you need to change any info
- Revise profile information
- Create a new presence, should you use a different version of your name
- Request unflattering content be removed
• Check and re-check privacy settings
Online Reputation
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Set up a Google Alert for target companies and to monitor mentions of your name.
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Consider setting up a Google profile if you need a more robust online presence.
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Solidify Your Online Brand
• Use the same name on all sites, on your resume, cover letter, job applications, email address, email signature, etc.
• Use similar biographic info
• Use the same photo on all sites
• Link your profiles across social media platforms, for example include LinkedIn profile on Facebook profile
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What you can do on
• Create profile, upload public resume
• Find contacts and make connections
• Join (or create) groups and network
• Search for jobs
• Research and follow companies
• Provide status updates and share information – showcase your talent to potential employers
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Do NOT put your clearance on your LinkedIn profile
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Customize professional headline for what you aspire to.
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Picture in professional attire
Headline describes what you’re looking for
Contact info is complete
What is a “good” LinkedIn profile?
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• Summary is a more robust version of your elevator speech – do NOT paste your resume in this section. White space and bullets not paragraphs!
• Experience include key accomplishments and how you impacted the organization
• Complete Volunteer Experience & Causes, Certifications, Education, Skills, Honors & Awards, etc.
A Complete Profile
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Get and give Strategic Rec’s
You accept the recommendation and control whether it’s visible
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• Post articles or info
• Comment or respond to posted items
• Gather info
• Network!
LinkedIn Groups
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Search Target Companies
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Endorsements
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Personalize your invitations to connect when you can
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Review the LinkedIn profile of an interviewer(s) before you meet them
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1. Complete profile including keywords, skills and picture in professional attire
2. Build network by connecting with personalized invitations
3. Join relevant groups and participate
4. Get/give strategic recommendations
5. Research and follow companies; find individuals to help your job search
5 Things You Must Do
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140 Character news and information feed / email alternative
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Why
• Follow recruiters & target companies
• Job postings are tweeted
A Tweet
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You never know who might be able to help your job search.
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1. Include work info on your profile
2. Follow your targeted employers
3. Let your friends know you’re looking for a job
4. Set up lists of people you share info with friends/others
Active Facebook User?
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Not on Facebook?
1. Create a skeletal profile
2. Like/follow companies, organizations and government agencies you are targeting
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Profiles, Groups, Discussions and more
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www.TFCN.us
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This is the best thing that could ever happen here and it is going to be a great networking roup for intelligence careers
www.TheIntelligenceCommunity.com
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Over 100 Interviews with Defense Contracting Recruiters and HR Specialists
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For your targeted
companies
• Research and follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
• Connect with recruiters and other employees
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Social networking isn’t over
after you land the job
Keep your network intact for the future!
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