Middle level linked in workshop

1. Leveraging Social Media during Your Job Search 2nd Level LinkedIn Workshop

2. “The internet ‘IS’ a poor substitute for real human interaction, though it does facilitate (or enrich) relationships I'd never have been able to have without it.” Brad F. Linkedin The Power of Networking

3. LinkedIn Objectives Leveraging LinkedIn as a tool to facilitate: Networking Company research Interview preparation 3

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5. About LinkedIn Networking tool for professionals 90 million subscribers - World wide Based on 3 degrees of separation 300,000+ recruiters Provided public profile More connections=greater search capability Used by: customers, personnel departments, recruiters, associates, friends... 5

6. LinkedIn Network What is the value of a large network? Greater opportunity to find contacts inyour target companies Greater opportunity to help connect others to their target companies More contacts results in higher placement in search engine results 6

7. LinkedIn Network Who should I connect to? Current and previous contacts Supervisors, subordinates and colleagues Vendors and customers Classmates New networking contacts 7

8. LinkedIn Network What is the goal for new networking contacts? Set up one-on-one or informational meeting Ask how you can help them Ask to connect on LinkedIn Ask for new contacts!! Get a new advocate 8

9. Searching on LinkedIn People search Find friends and colleagues from your past Job search Advanced search Companies Location Titles (Recruiter, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources) Employees in your network Keywords Industry 9

10. Networking to Target Companies Networking Join groups pertinent to your function and industry Look for and attend events for the groups Look for members at target companies to network to Job Boards Monster, CareerBuilder, Ladders, Dice, Job Finder, indeed.com, Jobs.com Look up these in LinkedIn to see who you are connected to 10

11. Call to Action Build and/or strengthen your profile Meet people and build your network Search your target companies Research in preparation for interviews Talk to hiring manager if possible Take friend or colleague out to lunch Ask about the company They can pass your resume to hiring manager or recruiter Many jobs are not posted Network.....Network.....Network 11

13. See what groups key contacts belong to, and follow their discussions

14. Follow key contacts on Twitter and Facebook.

15. Learn what their hot issues are

16. Search company names and products on Twitter and Facebook12

17. Company Research & Interview Preparation Use companies and groups searches to look for contacts leading to target companies 13 This is the company search screen.

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21. Incorporating Internet Into Job Search Network into company! Do not rely on submitting resume only Apply at Company website whenever possible Find better opportunities on websites which cost employers less and/or employers can use to network and promote their company 17 Also, Professional Association Websites Often Have Job Boards for Members TIPS IF YOU’RE USING JOB SEARCH ENGINES/JOB BOARDS

22. Additional Research Sites Better Prepare for Interview By Performing Online Research Research Company (Challenges, future of industry, competitors, mission & goals) Research people (Company goal setters, who’s interviewing you & what they’ve been tasked with) Corporate website – Corporate Governance info Business news sites and trade publications Company profile/analysis websites Trade/professional associations Officers, committees, conference/exhibitor speaker bios 18