Using Social Networks For Job Search - Presentation Transcript
1. How to Use Social Networks In The Job Search By Julie Albaugh
2. Social Networks & The Job Search
* What do Microsoft, Ebay, Netflix, and Target have in common?
* All these companies have used LinkedIn to recruit candidates for employment.
3. What is Linkedin?
* Is a social networking site specifically for professionals and businesses.
* Create a profile describing your expertise and work experience.
* Add friends or connections
* Give public recommendations for your colleagues.
4. Linkedin Info
* 41 million members in over 200 countries
* Members comprise 130 different industries, and include 130,000 recruiters.
* Executives from all Fortune 500 companies are LinkedIn members.
5. LinkedIn Profile
6. LinkedIn Profile Resume of the Future
* Very popular with recruiters looking for good candidates.
* Build Profile with any Web-enabled phone
* Compose resumes, view job listings and contact prospective employers on the go
* (m.linkedin.com)
* Secure way to compile a resume online
7. LinkedIn What To Do?
* Update Your Profile
* A complete, updated profile helps recruiters find you with opportunities.
* Get Recommendations
* Your profile represents you so make sure you put your best foot forward.
* Add Connections & Groups
* Chances of getting a job are much better when you know someone at the company.
8. LinkedIn What Makes My Profile Complete?
* A current position.
* Two past positions.
* Education.
* Profile summary.
* A profile photo.
* Specialties.
* At least three recommendations.
9. LinkedIn Find Connections & Groups
10. LinkedIn Find Jobs in Groups & Use Answers
11. LinkedIn Links Job Insider – is a tool to download that will inform you how you are connected at jobs listed on Monster, CareerBuilder, HotJobs, Craigslist, SimplyHired, Dice, and Vault. http://www.linkedin.com/static?key=jobsinsider_download&trk=jh_jobinsider SimplyHired.com http://learn.linkedin.com/
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13. What is Twitter
* Service for friends, family, and coworkers to communicate
* Bloggers can use it as a mini-blogging tool.
* Can Be Restricted to a circle of friends or available to the public
14. Find a Connection on Twitter
* Can not find a connection on Linkedin?
* Find Connections on Twitter
* Use you Linkedin Profile as your
* Website Address on Twitter www.linkedin.com/juliealbaugh
15. Companies Using Twitter
* Zappos
* Rainier PR
* ATT
* Search for other companies
16. Twitter Links
* www.twitterjobsearch.com
* www.twitter.com/JobShouts
* www.twitter.com/jobangels
* www.twitip.com/leverage-twitter-for- your-job- search
17. Questions
18. Presented By Julie Albaugh www.facebook.com/julieannalbaugh www.linkedin.com/juliealbaugh www.twitter.com/juliealbaugh www.twitter.com/springfieldohio
19. Resources: www.cnnmoney.com http://jobsearch.about.com www.linkedin.com
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