Using Social Networking to build your YMCA career

Social Networks… … not just 4 kidz Image from lolnptech.blogspot.com

When you think about Social Networks you might think….

= place 4 kids to be stoopid

= place 4 college kids with nothing else to do

Let’s not forget these either. not even sure what those are?

or all these...

By now you are wondering what this has to do with growing my career.

Social Networking as a career tool Networking Tool Online Reputation Resource Library Who you know Who you are What you know

This guy is so crazy. I will just smile and Nod. I cant get my own work done, how would I have time to play on the internet all day?

Lets put the question of finding time for this in the parking lot for now.

Resource Library Surfing the web more purposefully …

You’re surfing the web.. You find an article, tool or web site you really like! You probably save it as a favorite.

Favorites
stored locally – only accessible on that computer
sorted by folder
But using favorites has its limits…
Social Bookmarks
Public or private
Searchable
Tagged not folders
Can be tied to Facebook, Twitter, & other Social Networks

Tagging
family
vacation
Kentucky
2008
outdoors
Heye
NaturalBridge
all6

Enter title and description Send to friends in your network Tag with Keywords Tagging a web site

Browse your bookmarks Browse bookmarks by keywords Search bookmarks Using your tags

Share your bookmarks Browse your networks’ bookmarks Search other people’s bookmarks Sharing your tags or using other peoples’ tags

you want to hear the latest or other opinions. To stay current… Those opinions are on blogs.

What is a Blog? A blog (a contraction of the term weblog ) is a type of website , usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order.

Find some blogs to read Or just visit your favorite websites or news channels and look for blogs buzz.blogger.com blogsearch.google.com/

So why not just Google it? Does that really say 446 MILLION? How do you know which ones to read?

If you don’t know where to start, alltop has done some of the work for you.

Pick an Alltop topic Shows you articles from most popular sites Shows you posts from most popular blogs

Gathers your feeds (subscriptions) How do you find time to read other people’s blogs? RSS or Feed

What is RSS and Reader? Someone creates the content Content is transmitted You set the channel to watch it

Look for the RSS symbol Look for the RSS symbol Right click on RSS Symbol and select copy shortcut (or copy link location

Click add, paste link Ability to quickly scan headlines Get new content from numerous web sites automatically

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Tag articles of interest
Tag vendors or tools
Search other people’s resources
Subscribe to blogs

Networking tool Who you know Or better yet, who your friends and colleagues know…

Professional Network
Online resume
Rolodex
Post accomplishments
Join peer groups
Personal Network
Personal profile
Friend & Family list
Share photos, video, stories
Start with these networks… NOTE: Good practice to separate professional and personal communication.

Balance work and personal
Think through and understand what is appropriate to share and where it is allowed
Read the policies in your employee manual
Use of YMCA equipment
Sharing confidential information
Extra caution with minors (Child Abuse)
Avoid posting or acting on behalf of the YMCA
Speak from your opinion
Do not use the YMCA logo
If in doubt, start sentence with, In my opinion…

Connect with network Join groups of peers on a topic Recommend people Post or Find jobs

Find some online communities… Free community for YMCA staff Join the group that is right for you.

Find niche online communities

Tips for Online Discussions
Listen first before posting
Reply to others before asking questions
Learn how to search previous posts
Read the FAQs, common or “sticky” posts
When asking questions:
Be specific
Provide background
Explain what types of replies you are looking for
Use your manners

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Stay in touch with those you meet or know
Ask questions with a group of peers
Get new ideas
Get introductions to others
Check references

Online Reputation Who you are What you have done What you know What you enjoy

Show who you are! Join groups of peers on a topic Share who you are Work experience Get Recommendations Link to your online references

Share your opinion! Display your network Post your thoughts or opinions Helps you think through your thoughts

Posting is just like using Word Easy ability to add tools Customize the layout without knowing code

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Build a portfolio
Post your experience
Celebrate accomplishments
Share your opinion and thoughts
Get feedback to clarify your ideas
Answer questions with a group of peers
Get recommendations

How do you find time to look at all of this? photo from Dsmous on Flickr

Finding time
Start small and find what works for you
Set priorities on tools
Spend 15-30 minutes each morning reading or answering requests
Pick one day a week to spend one hour –
Writing a blog post
Expanding your network
Replying to other people’s questions
Consider it an investment…

Be purposeful with time
DON’T READ EVERYTHING
Take time everyday, don’t let it build up
Limit where you start
Learn to use filters
Take time to alter notification settings
Don’t join everything or friend everyone, it’s OK to say no
If you fall behind just do a dump
DON’T READ EVERYTHING
Notice how busy this is? The key is to skim and only read what is important to you

It will payoff…
the next time you:
are at a last minute deadline & need quick info
need a favor
want to contact someone
have a question, (they will reply since you did)
look for a job
need to show what you have accomplished
struggle to remember something
hire a consultant or employee

Sometimes you need to look out for you Networking Tool Online Reputation Resource Library Who you know Who you are What you know

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Using Social Networking to build your YMCA career

by Steve Heye

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