Job Search 2.0

Job Search 2.0
Finding a Job Using Social Media

STEP ONE:
Find your brand and solidify your pitch.

WHO ARE YOU?
What excites you?
What are your skills?
What do you value?
What makes you unique?

STEP TWO:
Update your traditional job-search documents.

Resumes, Cover Letters, and Business Cards, Oh My!

STEP THREE:
Integrate online social networks to boost success.

WHY DOES IT MATTER?
According to a 2010 survey, 73.3% of companies use social networks or social media to support recruitment efforts and 80% review social profiles of job candidates.- Jobvite
Some experts report that up to 85% of hiring managers ‘Google’ a candidate before or after an interview. - Wall Street Journal

WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Job Seeker

WHY DOES IT MATTER?
1st degree
Job Seeker
Your Friends and Family

WHY DOES IT MATTER?
2nd degree
1st degree
Job Seeker
Hiring Manager at your target company
Your Friends and Family

Linked In

LinkedIn Basics
Use a professional photo.
Customize your headline to catch attention.
Fill your summary with keywords.
Synthesize your experience to be concise and compelling.
Be specific about your specialties.
Double check spelling and grammar.

Job Search

Company Search

Twitter

Twitter: Get Started
Follow the right people
Listen before you engage
Establish Relationships
Be Consistent

Who Do I Follow?
Company WebsitesTwitter ListsMentors/Industry Leaders
Wefollow.comTwitter.com/tweetmyjobs

Twitter Tips
Set up your profile and brief bio
Build credibility
Career changers can learn about industries of interest
Follow companies for industry news and job leads
Connect with industry insiders

Facebook

LOCK IT DOWN!
Check your privacy settings.
Google yourself on Facebook and see what recruiters see
Consider the pages you “like”

I’m too busy!!
Don’t panic.
Think about what you already do.
Create a schedule, if you have to.
Interact with other’s content.
Investigate 3rd party software.

Thank you!
liz@lizkingevents.com
http://www.twitter.com/lizkingevents
http://www.linkedin.com/in/lizkingevents

Job Search 2.0

by Liz King Events on Oct 08, 2011

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