This document provides tips for using social networking to enhance a cleared job search. It recommends connecting with recruiters, companies, and former colleagues on LinkedIn, following target companies and recruiters on Twitter, and maintaining an online presence through social media profiles. The key activities highlighted are researching companies online, joining relevant groups, getting endorsements and recommendations, and networking to expand your reach and opportunities. Maintaining an online brand and controlling your online reputation is also emphasized.

1. Social
Networking
and Your
Cleared Job
Search
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2. What are we doing today?
• Tips on your job search
• Career Sites a/k/a Job Boards
• Social Networks

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4. Networking is #1
Social networks expand your reach

5. Have Goals, a Strategy and
Target Employers

6. List your
accomplishments on
your resume – not your
responsibilities

7. Apply for jobs only
when you meet
80% of the
requirements

8. Tailor your resume to the positions
you apply for

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

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

11. Use Job Search
Results to help
develop your job
search strategy.

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

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. Better hires > everyone wins

18. Source: Jobvite

20. Social
Networks….
Not a requirement for
your job search, but
your competition is
using social media

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

22. Source: Jobvite

23. Take
control of
your online
brand

25. Source: Jobvite

26. 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

27. Check Images
as well

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

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

30. 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

31. professional networking
and job searching on
linkedin

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

33. Do NOT put your clearance
on your LinkedIn profile

34. LinkedIn Connections
3 Degrees of Separation

35. Customize title
Use
Keywords.
Recruiters
search by
keywords /
job title
and
location

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

37. Job Search

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

39. Search target companies.
Find contacts and make connections
to get a foot in the door.

43. Skills - adds keywords to
profile, highlights other
professionals to connect with

44. Endorsements

45. Always
personalize
your invitations
to connect

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

47. 5 Things You Must Do
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

48. microblogging
and job searching on
twitter

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

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

51. http://search.twitter.com

52. Profile

53. Company
news, info
and jobs

54. 3 Things to Do
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

55. social communication
for added reach and
networking

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

57. Active Facebook User?
1. Include work info on your profile
2. Upload your public resume to your
notes
3. Let your friends know you’re
looking for a job
4. Set up lists of people you share info
with friends/others

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

60. 3 Things to Do
• Change profile so it includes job-
related info
• Like/follow companies you are
targeting
• Anyone you know may be able to help
you find a job!

61. Profiles,
Groups,
Discussions
and more

62. www.TFCN.us

63. 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

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

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

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

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

68. Upcoming Cleared Job Fairs
March 7 – BWI, MD
April 4 – Springfield, VA
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June 6 – Tysons Corner, VA
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