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Using Social Networking to Find Your Next Job

by Lori Reed on Mar 06, 2010

10-minute Speed Geeking presentation for UNCC Atkins Library UnConference for Information Professionals March 4, 2010.

10-minute Speed Geeking presentation for UNCC Atkins Library UnConference for Information Professionals March 4, 2010.

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Sharon Palchak , Customer Education & Training Specialist at ProQuest 2 years ago
Buffy Hamilton , High School Librarian at Creekview High School 2 years ago

Using Social Networkingto Find Your Next (or First) Job
Speed Geeked by Lori Reed
lorireed.com
Where to Start?
Linked In
Create a Blog (your digital presence)
Twitter
Facebook
Linked In – Your Virtual Resume
Don’t list your job title here. List your top skills.
Do list volunteer and committee work just like a job.
Ask former employers, coworkers, friends for recommendations.
Google Yourself
Is it you?
Is it positive?
Twitter is the hot place for jobs!
First Rule of Social Networking
There is no such thing as privacy.
Never.
Ever.
EVER.
First Rule of Social Networking
There is no such thing as privacy.
Never.
Ever.
EVER.
Don’t Let This Happen to You!
Image Source: http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/facebook-wall-lead.jpg
Second Rule of Social Networking
Never forget the first rule!
Never.
Ever.
EVER.
Tips for Job Seekers Using Social Networking
Choose one or two tools to start.
Be real.
Have fun.
Be professional.
Join in the conversation.
Update your status frequently.
For more information
Contact:
Lori Reed
lori@lorireed.com
lorireed.com