http://www.ClearedJobs.Net This version of Using the Internet and Social Networking in Your Job Search is presented at military transition classes. For more information on Cleared Job Fairs, visit: http://www.ClearedJobs.Net/cleared-jobfairs

1. Using the
Internet and
Social
Networking
in Your Job
Search

2. What are we doing today?
• Tips on your job search
• Career Sites a/k/a Job Boards
• Social Networks

3. Find this presentation on our
Slideshare.net channel,
ClearedJobsNet
or email
rriggins@ClearedJobs.Net

4. Networking is #1
Social
networks
expand your
reach

5. Have Goals, a Strategy and
Target Employers

6. Accomplishments
Not
Responsibilities

7. Learn from others who
have already transitioned.

8. Learn the language and terminology
of the civilian field that interests
you.

9. Apply for jobs only when
you meet at least 80% of
the job requirements.

10. Professionalize your job search
• Professional email address: name +
numbers not hotsugarmama@yahoo.com
• Professional outgoing message on cell
phone

11. Career
Site aka
Job Board
As generic as
Monster or as
specialized as
ClearedJobs.Net
Free for job
seekers, paid for
by employers

12. Clearance Level?
Relevant Keywords?
Where are they hiring?
Who is Hiring?
What positions
match your skills?

13. Start with a wide search and
then narrow down.

14. Search with
clearance levels
lower than your
current clearance.

15. Register
on Target
Company
Sites

16. Refresh
Log in to sites where you’ve
registered at least monthly to
“refresh” your account.
Lets recruiters know you are still
looking for a job.

17. Employee
Referral
Programs
Better hires >
everyone
wins
“More than 55 percent of our
new employees come from
referrals from existing
employees.
Ensure that a new hire will
fit in with our culture.”
Booz Allen Hamilton

18. 1 in 7
Employee
Referrals
is Hired
1 in 100 General
Candidates
is Hired
JobVite 2013

20. Social Media
1. Networking
2. Reputational Tool
3. Great info source

21. What are hiring managers looking for
on social media?
- Professional
presentation
- Fit with
company
culture
CareerBuilder, 6/13

22. How social media
helps job seekers
• Qualifications same as on resume
• Good comm skills / professional image
• Good feel for candidate’s personality
CareerBuilder 6/13

23. And hurts…
• Qualifications different from resume
• Poor communication skills
• Badmouth previous employer

24. Take
control of
your online
brand

25. Online Reputation
Management
• Discover what is public – Google Yourself
• Do you need to change any info?
- Revise profile information
- Create a new presence, should you use a
different version of your name?
- Request unflattering content be removed
• Check and re-check privacy settings

26. Check Images
as well

27. Set up a Google Alert for target
companies and to monitor mentions
of your name.

28. Consider setting up a Google profile if
you need a more robust online presence.

29. Solidify Your Online Brand
• Use the same name on all sites, on your
resume, cover letter, job applications,
email address, email signature, etc.
• Use similar biographic info
• Use the same photo on all sites
• Link your profiles across social media
platforms, for example include LinkedIn
profile on Facebook profile

30. What can you do on
•Create profile, upload public resume
•Find contacts and make connections
•Join (or create) groups and network
•Search for jobs
•Research and follow companies
•Provide status updates and share
information – showcase your talent to
potential employers

31. Do NOT put your clearance
on your LinkedIn profile

32. LinkedIn Connections
3 Degrees of Separation

33. Customize professional headline for
what you aspire to.

34. Picture in professional attire
Headline describes what
you’re looking for
Contact info is complete
What is a “good” LinkedIn profile?

35. • Summary is a more robust version of your
elevator speech – do NOT paste your
resume in this section. White space and
bullets not paragraphs!
• Experience include key accomplishments
and how you impacted the organization
• Complete Volunteer Experience &
Causes, Certifications, Education, Skills,
etc.
A Complete Profile

36. Get and give
Strategic Rec’s
You accept the recommendation
and control whether it’s visible

37. •Post articles
or info
•Comment or
respond to
posted items
•Gather info
•Network!
LinkedIn Groups

38. Search Target Companies

41. Endorsements

42. Personalize
your invitations
to connect

43. Review the LinkedIn profile of
an interviewer(s) before you
meet them

44. 1. Complete profile including keywords,
skills and picture in professional attire
2. Build network by connecting with
personalized invitations
3. Join relevant groups and participate
4. Get/give strategic recommendations
5. Research and follow companies; find
individuals to help your job search
5 Things You Must Do

45. News no longer breaks,
it tweets.
140 Character news and information feed /
email alternative

46. Why
• Follow recruiters & target companies
• Job postings are tweeted
A Tweet

47. Profile

48. Company
news, info
and jobs

49. 1. Follow/connect with
companies you want to work
for and their recruiters
2. Use relevant keywords in
your profile
3. Establish yourself as a
thought leader
3 Things to Do

50. You never know who might be able
to help your job search.

52. 1. Include work info on your profile
2. Follow your targeted employers
3. Let your friends know you’re
looking for a job
4. Set up lists of people you share info
with friends/others
Active Facebook User?

53. Not on Facebook?
1. Create a skeletal profile
2. Like/follow companies,
organizations and government
agencies you are targeting

54. Profiles,
Groups,
Discussions
and more

55. www.TFCN.us

56. This is the best thing that
could ever happen here a
is going to be a great
networking roup for
intelligence careers
www.TheIntelligenceCommunity.com

57. Over 100 Interviews
with Defense
Contracting
Recruiters and HR
Specialists

58. For your
targeted
companies
• Research and follow on
LinkedIn, Facebook,
Twitter, YouTube, etc.
• Connect with recruiters
and other employees

59. Social
networking
isn’t over
after you land
the job
Keep your network
intact for the future!

60. Help Me
Help
You
Be clear when asking for help

61. Upcoming Cleared Job Fairs
Apr 3 – Springfield, Va
May 8 – Crystal City, Va
www.ClearedJobs.Net
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