Finding a Job Using Social Media

1.5 million college grads this year Average 3.3 job seekers per job Job growth rate is low at 1.3%

77% of recruiters run online searches on candidates 35% have eliminated candidates based on what they found

Stand out from the crowd

Networking : #1 Method for finding a job (and it can be fun too) “ 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 Buckland, Recruiter

The Suit and Tie of Social Media

Use the “Headline” to attract visitors Summary: 30 second elevator pitch Recommendations Participate in Questions and Answers Interests & hobbies-humanize yourself

Brand yourself professionally Know who to follow Choose content of your Tweets wisely Connect with recruiters Job-Related Twitter Accounts @microjobs @jobshouts @twithire @jobangels @socialmediajob @simplyhired @talentzoo

Twitter Job Search Tools: ConnectTweet TwitterJobCast TweetJobSearch Twellow Tweetmyjobs

Media VIPS to Follow Pete Cashmore, founder-CEO of Mashable, the social media blog [email_address] Jeff Lanctot, chief strategy officer at Razorfish [email_address] Scott Monty, head of social media at Ford [email_address] Greg Clausen, chief media officer at Doner [email_address]

Social communication for added reach and career positioning

Brand “YOU” Know your networks Build a presence Engage Be proactive

Form of online resume Develop content, demonstrate how you think Engage in dialogue Gain expert status by providing useful info

“ There is no telling how many miles you will have to run while chasing a dream.” -Unknown Author