Using Social Networks as Job Searching Tools

Maureen Crawford-Hentz Recruiter, Osram Sylvania

Government Employees Banned From Using The Social Networking Tools They're Told To Use March 2009

G eneral Services Administration inked landmark agreements with several new media companies that clear up legal issues surrounding liability and government sunshine rules — thus easing their use by government agencies' websites

professional networking and job searching on linkedin

( last April 2009, it was at 35 million )

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767 members and growing
Share news
Post discussions
Network with recruiters and job seekers

microblogging and job searching on twitter

photo sharing for job search and career positioning

social communication for added reach and career positioning

educational videos for job seekers on

Tim Strike, Senior Manager, Recruiting & Staffing for General Dynamics interviews include: Introduction to General Dynamics Information Technology http://cli.gs/2AB2pj Applying for a Job and Interviewing with General Dynamics Information Technology http://cli.gs/2AB2pj What is General Dynamics Information Technology’s Military Recruitment Program? http://cli.gs/mmnn3h Austin West, Project Manager for General Dynamics interviews include: Differences between Military Life and Private Industry Life http://cli.gs/1L5QJE Interviews http://cli.gs/gavMUH Transition and Preparing for the Next Career http://cli.gs/rSy4QR Military Background and Experience http://cli.gs/YZqWJP Relocation http://cli.gs/EJnWUj

getting your job searching started on social networks

Twitter:
Pace yourself
Try getting into a routine of updating at least once 2x a week
Search for and join in on relevant convos of interest to you
LinkedIn:
Fill in as much as you are comfortable with on your profile
Find and join groups that interest you
Personalize your invitations to connect
Acknowledge those who want to connect with you
Facebook:
Search for industry events and find 1-2 you can attend
If comfortable, a good profile photo helps to humanize you
When you join a group, leave a small note to introduce yourself

“ Those who embrace and exploit these newer technologies will gain a significant advantage over their colleagues who are restricting themselves to established job search methods”
Joel Cheesman, recruitment issues blogger @ cheezehead.com
Gaining a significant web presence is so crucial in a job search
“ Some recruiters who won’t call you unless you have a presence and significant Google visibility.”
Martin Buckland, recruiter
“ Make sure you have your work history, little bit about yourself, and ways you can be reached (create a new gmail or hotmail or whatever if you want to keep your personal one private)”
Marin K. Burns, Recruiting Manager, Gardner Resources

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Using Social Networks as Job Searching Tools

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