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Job Seeking Strategy DocsJob Seeking Strategy Docs
Cover letterResume Business ReferencesPersonal ReferenceseMail address etiquetteCell phone protocolPractice InterviewsElevator SpeechThank you notes
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Professional ImageProfessional Image
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What unintended message is your email sending?
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
First Impressions Impact Action!!!
What is the 1What is the 1stst thing . . . thing . . .
Users Believe what is Found in Top Search Results is Reality! iProspect, the Original(TM)
Did you gain their attention. . . .
What are they finding about you?
Is it good, bad or are you invisible?
Take Control!
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Search: Where will you turn up??Search: Where will you turn up?? How do you CONTROL what Google Displays?
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The same way you Google your prospective
employers, they will Google
you . . .
What does your online reputation say about you?
What is the 2What is the 2ndnd thing . . . thing . . .
What are they finding about you?
Are you protecting your profile?
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Are you HERE?Are you HERE?
If facebook were a country it would have the 3rd largest population on the planet!
~Facebook is growing exponentially – recently announced 1 Billion users (Jan 2012)~
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Facebook in the USAFacebook in the USA
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Privacy Settings (Account)Privacy Settings (Account)
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What does your Page imply?What does your Page imply?
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What is on your profile?
Update your privacy settings!
Should you hide religion, politics, favorites, sports teams?
If it means not getting the job, hide anything and everything that might be a factor!
Control Your WallControl Your WallIs your wall employer friendly?
You can hide posts or block users from being on your wall as needed.
Rated “G” or a danger to the world. . . . Keep your wall squeaky clean!
Your mother might look at your wall someday too . . .
Take control of your wall for your own protection!
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Update your Contact InfoUpdate your Contact Info
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Facebook Support GroupsFacebook Support Groups
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Own Your NameOwn Your NamePersonal Resume WebsitesPersonal Resume Websites
Be professionalKeep it simpleTrack your visitorsCheck for commentsLink to social mediaCustom or BasicGet out there!
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Key Word Strategy: Your Resume SiteKey Word Strategy: Your Resume Site
Include key words in your pages Research key terms Professionally written copy K.I.S.S. Keep the site informative Educate the Recruiter Include video
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Employment SitesEmployment Sites
CareerBuilder.com Monster.com HotJobs.Yahoo.com Indeed.com SimplyHired.com
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LinkedIn has JOBS!LinkedIn has JOBS!
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LinkedIn: Your Profile = Resume!!LinkedIn: Your Profile = Resume!!
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Get FOUND!!
Connect
Network
Share information
Find Job Postings
Locate Recruiters
Get past the Gatekeeper!
Join Support Groups
Why LinkedIn Why LinkedIn
95% of Companies use LinkedIn as a primary research tool to find new employees
Create connections in your Vertical
Discover opportunities
Share Information
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Find Your Best ConnectionsFind Your Best Connections
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LinkedIn as a Research ToolLinkedIn as a Research Tool
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Complete & Update your Profile (Resume)
Reach out to make new connections Make every inquiry professional Do not be afraid of rejection Every contact is a potential referral Answer every inquiry Be diligent in your follow up
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The Power of YouTubeThe Power of YouTube
The #2 Search Engine
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YouTube: Search & DiscoveryYouTube: Search & Discovery
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Video Resume?
Or
The most Embarrassing moment in your life?
Do you Twitter ?Do you Twitter ?
January 2011
December 2011
140 Million Tweets/Day50 Million Tweets/Day
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TwitterTwitter
Less than 13% of all Online Adults use Twitter
More than 50% of Recruiters will check Twitter!!
Updated 24/7 from ANYWHERE
How fast can private info become public?
In an instant TWITTER!!
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Twitter SearchTwitter Search
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What is being Tweeted about you?
End Goal: Social Reputation ControlEnd Goal: Social Reputation Control
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Social MediaSocial Media
You have to be in the mix to make the connection and find the job you seek
The job you want may never be posted on a career website or newspaper.
Are you up to date on tech?
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Social MediaSocial MediaEmployers will check up on youRecruiters are LOOKING FOR YOU!Your Social Reputation can effect your job
searchLack of presence will create concernAnd the opportunity for competition to get
your job!
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Questions?Questions?
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