The Power of Networking Edward Michael Coffinwww.linkedin.com/in/edwardmichaelcoffin
Relationships Matter
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Introduction
Objective: Introduction to LinkedIn as a tool to facilitate your job search and management of your ongoing personal network.
About LinkedIn Set Up Public profile Networking Searching Target companies Prepare for interviews How to get interviews
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Networking tool for professionals 90 million subscribers - World wide Based on 3 degrees of separation 300,000+ recruiters Provided public profile More connections greater search capability Originally build to find talent for Venture Capital (VC)
backed companies Used by: customers, personnel departments,
recruiters, associates, friends...
About Linkedin
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Set Up
www.linkedIn.com (Join) No Fee Initial profile Things to consider
Privacy Contact levels Will be searched by others
Set Up
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Public Profile
What Job you are after (Marketing Sales Professional) Picture (Good idea) Current / Past Companies Education Summary Specialties Experience Recommendations Groups & Associations Honors & Awards
Profile
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Networking
Career Phase Networking (employed or not) Look for opportunities to network “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” Elevator speech (30 - 60 seconds) Business cards
Helping People How can I help you?
Getting Connected Associations & Groups
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Networking
Increase visibilityvisibility Add connections
Improve your connect ability Create personalized website
(www.linkedIn.com/in/tedrobison) Include link to your email signature
Ask for Advice Example: Who’s a good, fast, and cheap patent lawyer?
Introduction - 5 Free
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Searching
People Search Find friends and colleagues from your past
Job Search Advanced Search
Companies Location Titles (Recruiter, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources) Employees in your network Keywords Industry
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Target Companies
Generate company target lists Call friends and colleagues for information Research on internet / library / LinkedIn
Company Website Find posting and apply Research company
Networking Join special interest groups / associations Many jobs are not ever posted or advertised
Job Boards Monster, CareerBuilder, Ladders, Dice, Job Finder, indeed.com,
Jobs.com
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Prepare for Interview
Perform “reverse” company/people reference checks Check on potential boss People involved in interview process Look for links Check on recruiters Search job titles Search company
Short description of company Popular profiles, new hires, past employees
Knowing where they went to school, acquaintances, sports, and hobbies helps you connect
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How To Get Interviews
Find Job posting on Job Boards - Apply for position Perform Advanced Search - Linkedin
Company Name, your area code
Lists all people in your network at that company If you know a person - Ideal. Give them a call and ask
for information about the company. Otherwise: Include Company Name, Local to your area
code, Job Title. (Recruiter) All recruiters will be listed at that company. Call them and check if they have your resume. Indicate
you are perfect for the job. Engage in conversation.
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Applications
Slide Share Presentations Company Buzz Polls Word Press Google Presentation My Travel Blog Links Huddle Workspaces Reading Lists Box.net Files
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Call to Action
Build and/or strengthen your profile Meet people and build your network Search your target companies Research in preparation for interviews Talk to hiring manager if possible Take friend or colleague out to lunch
Ask about the company They can pass your resume to hiring manager or recruiter
Many jobs are not posted
Network.....Network.....Network