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    1. How to Get a Job using Social Media
    2. How to Get a Job using Social Media by Nicki Hicks
    3. Disclaimer
    4. Disclaimer Social media will help with your job search
    5. Disclaimer Social media will help with your job search Don’t replace it with traditional tactics
    6. Disclaimer Social media will help with your job search Don’t replace it with traditional tactics Monster
    7. Disclaimer Social media will help with your job search Don’t replace it with traditional tactics Monster Craigslist
    8. Disclaimer Social media will help with your job search Don’t replace it with traditional tactics Monster Craigslist Jobs in ME
    9. Disclaimer Social media will help with your job search Don’t replace it with traditional tactics Monster Craigslist Jobs in ME Email possible employers
    10. Social media is…
    11. Social media is… …well, why don’t you tell me what you think it is first?
    12. Ok, ok. Social media is…
    13. Ok, ok. Social media is…
    14. Ok, ok. Social media is… The same as “social networking”
    15. Ok, ok. Social media is… The same as “social networking” A virtual water cooler
    16. Ok, ok. Social media is… The same as “social networking” A virtual water cooler An online conversation
    17. Ok, ok. Social media is… The same as “social networking” A virtual water cooler An online conversation “Talking at” v. “talking with”
    18. How can social media help you?
    19. How can social media help you?
    20. How can social media help you? Brand yourself
    21. How can social media help you? Brand yourself Network and build online relationships
    22. How can social media help you? Brand yourself Network and build online relationships Acquire the skills to brand your business
    23. Remember…
    24. Remember…
    25. Remember… It’s not what you know,
    26. Remember… It’s not what you know, but who you know.
    27. Social Media for the “New Age Job Hunter”
    28. Social Media for the “New Age Job Hunter” General pointers
    29. Social Media for the “New Age Job Hunter” General pointers “Big Three”
    30. Social Media for the “New Age Job Hunter” General pointers “Big Three” Facebook
    31. Social Media for the “New Age Job Hunter” General pointers “Big Three” Facebook LinkedIn
    32. Social Media for the “New Age Job Hunter” General pointers “Big Three” Facebook LinkedIn Twitter
    33. Social Media for the “New Age Job Hunter” General pointers “Big Three” Facebook LinkedIn Twitter RSS feeds
    34. Social Media for the “New Age Job Hunter” General pointers “Big Three” Facebook LinkedIn Twitter RSS feeds YouTube
    35. General Social Media Pointers
    36. General Social Media Pointers Always add value
    37. General Social Media Pointers Always add value Or…give before you get
    38. General Social Media Pointers Always add value Or…give before you get Be yourself
    39. General Social Media Pointers Always add value Or…give before you get Be yourself Engage people
    40. General Social Media Pointers Always add value Or…give before you get Be yourself Engage people Social media is a conversation!
    41. General Social Media Pointers Always add value Or…give before you get Be yourself Engage people Social media is a conversation! Ask questions
    42. General Social Media Pointers Always add value Or…give before you get Be yourself Engage people Social media is a conversation! Ask questions Provide resources
    43. Facebook: Step 1
    44. Facebook: Step 1 Clean up those profiles!
    45. Facebook: Step 1 Clean up those profiles! Pictures
    46. Facebook: Step 1 Clean up those profiles! Pictures Wall
    47. Facebook: Step 1 Clean up those profiles! Pictures Wall Information
    48. Facebook: Step 1 Clean up those profiles! Pictures Wall Information Who are you?
    49. Facebook: Step 1 Clean up those profiles! Pictures Wall Information Who are you? What are you looking for?
    50. Employers DO NOT want to see this
    51. Employers DO NOT want to see this
    52. Facebook: Step 2
    53. Facebook: Step 2
    54. Facebook: Step 2 Look for Job Hunting pages, like:
    55. Facebook: Step 2 Look for Job Hunting pages, like: Jobs in ME
    56. Facebook: Step 2 Look for Job Hunting pages, like: Jobs in ME …and become a fan
    57. Facebook: Step 2 Look for Job Hunting pages, like: Jobs in ME …and become a fan Join conversations
    58. LinkedIn
    59. LinkedIn
    60. LinkedIn The most professional social media platform
    61. LinkedIn The most professional social media platform The “virtual resume”
    62. Find people you know
    63. Find your next dream job
    64. Have a company in mind?
    65. You have one chance to make a first impression
    66. Whatcha doin’?
    67. Are you done yet?
    68. Experience
    69. Get recommended
    70. Get your vanity URL
    71. Answer questions
    72. Join groups
    73. LinkedIn: Above and Beyond
    74. LinkedIn: Above and Beyond
    75. LinkedIn: Above and Beyond Add Applications to your Profile
    76. LinkedIn: Above and Beyond Add Applications to your Profile Twitter
    77. LinkedIn: Above and Beyond Add Applications to your Profile Twitter Blog, etc.
    78. LinkedIn: Above and Beyond Add Applications to your Profile Twitter Blog, etc. Answer questions
    79. LinkedIn: Above and Beyond Add Applications to your Profile Twitter Blog, etc. Answer questions Join groups
    80. Using LinkedIn really works?
    81. Using LinkedIn really works? Breanne Cooley landed a job by leveraging LinkedIn
    82. Using LinkedIn really works? Breanne Cooley landed a job by leveraging LinkedIn Reconsidered LinkedIn Group strategy
    83. Using LinkedIn really works? Breanne Cooley landed a job by leveraging LinkedIn Reconsidered LinkedIn Group strategy Reached out proactively to network
    84. Using LinkedIn really works? Breanne Cooley landed a job by leveraging LinkedIn Reconsidered LinkedIn Group strategy Reached out proactively to network Looked beyond surface of people’s profiles to find common interests
    85. Using LinkedIn really works? Breanne Cooley landed a job by leveraging LinkedIn Reconsidered LinkedIn Group strategy Reached out proactively to network Looked beyond surface of people’s profiles to find common interests Included LinkedIn URL as permanent part of email signature
    86. Using LinkedIn really works? Breanne Cooley landed a job by leveraging LinkedIn Reconsidered LinkedIn Group strategy Reached out proactively to network Looked beyond surface of people’s profiles to find common interests Included LinkedIn URL as permanent part of email signature Stepped outside of social networking comfort zone and stuck her neck out!
    87. Using LinkedIn really works? Breanne Cooley landed a job by leveraging LinkedIn Reconsidered LinkedIn Group strategy Reached out proactively to network Looked beyond surface of people’s profiles to find common interests Included LinkedIn URL as permanent part of email signature Stepped outside of social networking comfort zone and stuck her neck out! Here’s her full story
    88. What is Twitter?
    89. What is Twitter? Micro-blogging
    90. What is Twitter? Micro-blogging 140 characters
    91. What is Twitter? Micro-blogging 140 characters Answer: “What are you doing?” or…
    92. What is Twitter? Micro-blogging 140 characters Answer: “What are you doing?” or… What are you reading?
    93. What is Twitter? Micro-blogging 140 characters Answer: “What are you doing?” or… What are you reading? What are you thinking about?
    94. What is Twitter? Micro-blogging 140 characters Answer: “What are you doing?” or… What are you reading? What are you thinking about? What do you want to know? etc...
    95. What is Twitter? Micro-blogging 140 characters Answer: “What are you doing?” or… What are you reading? What are you thinking about? What do you want to know? etc... Rule #1: Always add value
    96. Include your full name
    97. Choose a username Don’t use symbols. (*, <3, @, !, or numbers)
    98. Add your time zone
    99. If you don’t have a website, don’t stress. Add a Link your website LinkedIn account. If you don’t have one, don’t stress, you will by tomorrow!
    100. You only have 160 characters. So make sure you’re… -YOU! Add a bio -Show that you’re well- rounded -If you’re job seeking, make sure you insinuate it!
    101. Location, location!
    102. DO NOT protect your tweets
    103. DO NOT protect your tweets
    104. Sometimes appearances matter
    105. Sometimes appearances matter Choose an appropriate picture
    106. Sometimes appearances matter Choose an appropriate picture
    107. Sometimes appearances matter Choose an appropriate picture NOT the default
    108. Sometimes appearances matter Choose an appropriate picture NOT the default Headshot of you
    109. Sometimes appearances matter Choose an appropriate picture NOT the default Headshot of you Choose a background
    110. Sometimes appearances matter Choose an appropriate picture NOT the default Headshot of you Choose a background NOT the default blue
    111. Sometimes appearances matter Choose an appropriate picture NOT the default Headshot of you Choose a background NOT the default blue Choose a pre-designed template, or
    112. Sometimes appearances matter Choose an appropriate picture NOT the default Headshot of you Choose a background NOT the default blue Choose a pre-designed template, or A background from a reputable site like Twitter Backgrounds
    113. Twitter 101
    114. Twitter 101 @nickihicks = reply
    115. Twitter 101 @nickihicks = reply RT = ReTweet
    116. Twitter 101 @nickihicks = reply RT = ReTweet Direct message = private message
    117. Twitter 101 @nickihicks = reply RT = ReTweet Direct message = private message # = hashtag
    118. Twitter 101 @nickihicks = reply RT = ReTweet Direct message = private message # = hashtag #followfriday
    119. Twitter 101 @nickihicks = reply RT = ReTweet Direct message = private message # = hashtag #followfriday #heavymetalfriday
    120. Following the right Tweeps
    121. Following the right Tweeps Follow job search accounts
    122. Following the right Tweeps Follow job search accounts Search on Twitter search (www.search.twitter.com)
    123. Following the right Tweeps Follow job search accounts Search on Twitter search (www.search.twitter.com) Twellow.com – The Twitter Yellow Pages
    124. Following the right Tweeps Follow job search accounts Search on Twitter search (www.search.twitter.com) Twellow.com – The Twitter Yellow Pages Wefollow.com
    125. Following the right Tweeps Follow job search accounts Search on Twitter search (www.search.twitter.com) Twellow.com – The Twitter Yellow Pages Wefollow.com Nearbytweets.com – Local Tweeps
    126. Using Twitter really works?
    127. Using Twitter really works? David Gallant used Twitter to find his current job by:
    128. Using Twitter really works? David Gallant used Twitter to find his current job by: Saw a job post on Twitter
    129. Using Twitter really works? David Gallant used Twitter to find his current job by: Saw a job post on Twitter Emailed resume to the employer
    130. Using Twitter really works? David Gallant used Twitter to find his current job by: Saw a job post on Twitter Emailed resume to the employer Included links to both his Twitter account and blog, adding depth to his resume
    131. Using Twitter really works? David Gallant used Twitter to find his current job by: Saw a job post on Twitter Emailed resume to the employer Included links to both his Twitter account and blog, adding depth to his resume Here’s his full story
    132. RSS Feeds
    133. RSS Feeds
    134. RSS Feeds A lot of your favorite job search sites will have RSS feeds and email updates.
    135. RSS Feeds A lot of your favorite job search sites will have RSS feeds and email updates. Why go to them everyday?
    136. RSS Feeds A lot of your favorite job search sites will have RSS feeds and email updates. Why go to them everyday? Set it up so they update you!
    137. YouTube Intro
    138. YouTube Intro Employers may not necessarily be looking on YouTube just yet, BUT…
    139. YouTube Intro Employers may not necessarily be looking on YouTube just yet, BUT… What if they Google your name? Your video will come up
    140. YouTube Intro Employers may not necessarily be looking on YouTube just yet, BUT… What if they Google your name? Your video will come up What if you include the video in your email to a potential employer? If that doesn’t add depth to your resume, I don’t know what does!
    141. Create a video resume Example video resume
    142. Basic Interview Rules Apply
    143. Basic Interview Rules Apply
    144. Basic Interview Rules Apply Wear business attire
    145. Basic Interview Rules Apply Wear business attire Don’t speak too fast
    146. Basic Interview Rules Apply Wear business attire Don’t speak too fast Look at the camera, not your script
    147. Tips for Video Success
    148. Tips for Video Success
    149. Tips for Video Success Keep it short and sweet (under 2 minutes)
    150. Tips for Video Success Keep it short and sweet (under 2 minutes) Answer the questions
    151. Tips for Video Success Keep it short and sweet (under 2 minutes) Answer the questions What makes you different?
    152. Tips for Video Success Keep it short and sweet (under 2 minutes) Answer the questions What makes you different? Why should I hire you?
    153. Tips for Video Success Keep it short and sweet (under 2 minutes) Answer the questions What makes you different? Why should I hire you? Be yourself!
    154. Technical Video Tips
    155. Technical Video Tips Create a title with keywords specific to your resume (“Video Resume for Nicki Hicks – Graduate with Marketing Degree”)
    156. Technical Video Tips Create a title with keywords specific to your resume (“Video Resume for Nicki Hicks – Graduate with Marketing Degree”) Create a detailed description that includes main points from your resume
    157. Technical Video Tips Create a title with keywords specific to your resume (“Video Resume for Nicki Hicks – Graduate with Marketing Degree”) Create a detailed description that includes main points from your resume Attach a PDF or doc version of your resume
    158. Now what?
    159. Now what? Join Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter if you’re not already there.
    160. Now what? Join Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter if you’re not already there. Fan, follow, and join the right groups/people.
    161. Now what? Join Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter if you’re not already there. Fan, follow, and join the right groups/people. Start joining the conversation!
    162. Now what? Join Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter if you’re not already there. Fan, follow, and join the right groups/people. Start joining the conversation! Cross promote
    163. Now what? Join Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter if you’re not already there. Fan, follow, and join the right groups/people. Start joining the conversation! Cross promote Link between profiles
    164. Now what? Join Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter if you’re not already there. Fan, follow, and join the right groups/people. Start joining the conversation! Cross promote Link between profiles Include your LinkedIn account, Twitter handle, and even YouTube video resume in your email signature
    165. Now what? (cont.)
    166. Now what? (cont.)
    167. Now what? (cont.) Step out of your comfort zone
    168. Now what? (cont.) Step out of your comfort zone Cross promote in real life by networking
    169. Now what? (cont.) Step out of your comfort zone Cross promote in real life by networking Add depth to and differentiate your resume with social media
    170. Thank you!
    171. Thank you! Facebook: www.facebook.com/nickihicks
    172. Thank you! Facebook: www.facebook.com/nickihicks LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nickihicks
    173. Thank you! Facebook: www.facebook.com/nickihicks LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nickihicks Twitter: www.twitter.com/nickihicks
    174. Thank you! Facebook: www.facebook.com/nickihicks LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nickihicks Twitter: www.twitter.com/nickihicks
    175. Thank you! Facebook: www.facebook.com/nickihicks LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nickihicks Twitter: www.twitter.com/nickihicks Email: hicks.nicki@gmail.com

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