The jcsi careerassist webinar discusses how to effectively present oneself in today's highly transparent job market, emphasizing the importance of social media in networking and job searching. It encourages candidates to enhance their online presence and share valuable content to attract potential employers while also recognizing the importance of in-person networking. Ultimately, the goal is to leverage both online and offline strategies to get noticed and hired.

1. JCSI CareerAssist Webinar:Get Noticed, Get HiredPresenting Yourself In An Open Job MarketDave McKeon, Brian Cavoli, and Pedro SilvaSeptember 9, 2009

2. PresentersDave McKeon, GameOn LLC is an Executive, Business & Career CoachBrian Cavoli, JCSI is Director of Marketing and Social Media Strategies Pedro Silva, JCSI Candidate Relationship Manager/Communications Strategist

3. Welcome to a Whole New Job MarketToday’s job market is one of high visibility. We live in a try before you buy society.Social Media allows candidates and companies to look deeper and learn more about each other before a commitment is made. But you already knew that.

4. What’s Changed? Transparent Job Market

5. The Customization Trend

6. Accelerated selection process

7. The Google Age

8. Show me the value!

9. 5 to 1 candidate to job ratio

10. Influence of Social Technologies

11. Overwhelmed Job BoardsResume’s Role Past & PresentThenResume was candidate profileResume set the expectationsAssumptions confirmed or denied through interview processResumes often preceded applicantLimited presentation optionsNowResume is a support document in overall candidate profile

12. Presentation options virtually unlimited

13. Background often researched prior to seeing resumeTry Before You Buy SocietyIt is getting more common for people look at reviews before making any purchase. That behavior has made its way to the job market. LinkedIn Recommendations

14. Social Media Opens DoorsWith social media you can connect with people over common interests before ever meeting them in person. Cold calls can become warm leads.Do you take advantage of the opportunity to connect with others?

15. In Person NetworkingSocial media offers an enhancement to in person networking, not a replacement. Get out and meet people.When appropriate, putting a face to a name:Fosters trustMakes the connection more memorableGives an impression of your ability to interact with peopleDid you know that twitter users are increasingly getting together for a

16. Where Can I Meet People?You can visit sites like www.job-hunt.org and www.meetup.com to find groups in your area. Libraries are also a great place to network with people. You can then follow-up with them using social media and expand your network.I have 1,000 friends on Facebook.So are you on Twitter?

17. What’s Holding You Back?Common Concerns:Fear of technology

18. Lack of control once information is “out there”

19. Not the “networking type”

20. Too many options

21. Confidence

22. Not a good writer