How to use social media to land your dream job!
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In celebration of the 100th International Womens' Day, Ann Davies presented How to use social media to land your dream job at the Digital Teapot event on 11th March 2014 in Manchester. Ann Davies of Bizwizuk shares her knowledge from her extensive experience working with businesses across all industry sectors, she will share her top tips on how you should position yourself on social media in your search for employment.
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How to use social media to land your dream job!
- 3. How to use Twitter and LinkedIn to land your dream job • 5 Reasons to Consider Using LinkedIn and Twitter • Why Using LinkedIn and Twitter Matters • Become Knowledgeable • Do’s and Dont’s • How to use LinkedIn • Using Twitter to raise your Profile • Your Action Plan
- 4. What is • The World’s largest professional networking site • Over 200 million members from over 200 countries • Members includes key decision makers, employers and executives from all industry sectors and Fortune 1000 companies
- 5. What is • Social Networking site giving you the ability to post messages up to 140 characters • Over 600 Million active members • Gives you easy access to prospective employers
- 6. Meet key people and decision makers Build, maintain, r e-establish relationships Raise your profile Get others to know what you do 5 Key Reasons to consider using LinkedIn and Twitter Land that dream job!
- 7. Why using LinkedIn and Twitter matters when searching for a job • You can use it to learn about job opportunities, expand your network and find out about the culture of a company – impress the interviewer • Potential hiring managers or colleagues will use it as a tool to research you
- 8. Become knowledgeable • Keep up to date with what is happening in your industry • Get to know more about those companies you want to work with • Use LinkedIn and Twitter research tools to keep you informed
- 9. Do’s… • You have to give to get! Always ask “Can I help you with anything” when making a request • Always be conscious of your personal branding. Keep your personal life on Facebook and your business life on Twitter and LinkedIn
- 10. Don’ts… • Put inappropriate images of yourself on the internet - think twice. • Write mean or nasty things about a person, company or issue • Lie
- 11. Build your network on LinkedIn • Former school friends/colleagues, family, neighbours • Ask for support • Be specific and to the point
- 12. Optimise your LinkedIn profile
- 13. LinkedIn Advanced Job Search
- 14. Accept invites to connect
- 15. Targeting your LinkedIn Level 2 Connections
- 18. Using Twitter to raise your profile • Create a Twitter account that showcases your professional profile • Start following people and companies – be interested • Use specific key word searches as part of your research • Create content relating to your area of expertise • Send Direct Messages to potential employers and/or mentors
- 19. Your Action Plan • Create a presence on LinkedIn and Twitter • Build your professional network • Join groups – look for the job posts and respond accordingly • Use the advanced job search – search for specific companies • Offer to help – you have to give to get! • All of this will ultimately raise your profile
- 21. Questions…