Using Social Networks For Job Search

How to Use Social Networks In The Job Search By Julie Albaugh

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.

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.

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.

LinkedIn Profile

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

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.

LinkedIn What Makes My Profile Complete?
A current position.
Two past positions.
Education.
Profile summary.
A profile photo.
Specialties.
At least three recommendations.

LinkedIn Find Connections & Groups

LinkedIn Find Jobs in Groups & Use Answers

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/

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

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

Companies Using Twitter
Zappos
Rainier PR
ATT
Search for other companies

Twitter Links
www.twitterjobsearch.com
www.twitter.com/JobShouts
www.twitter.com/jobangels
www.twitip.com/leverage-twitter-for- your-jobsearch

Questions ?

Presented By Julie Albaugh www.facebook.com/julieannalbaugh www.linkedin.com/juliealbaugh www.twitter.com/juliealbaugh www.twitter.com/springfieldohio

Resources: www.cnnmoney.com http://jobsearch.about.com www.linkedin.com

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Using Social Networks For Job Search

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