This document discusses how using social media can benefit career development. It outlines popular social media platforms like blogs, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn and how each can help with networking, opportunities and self-marketing. LinkedIn is emphasized as it is professional-focused and allows uploading resumes and building connections. The document provides tips for using social media platforms and cautions that employers may screen candidates' online profiles, so users should be aware of privacy and branding.

1. Using Social Media for Career Development Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

2. What is social media? Why is social media important for careers? Blogs, twitter, Facebook … LinkedIn Benefits Disadvantages How to get on board … Agenda (http://www.digitalmarketingtoday.com) Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

3. Distinct from traditional media Blending technology and social interaction for the co-creation of value Relatively inexpensive and accessible Reach – global audience Accessibility Usability Recency Permanence (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media) Social Media …. Why? Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

4. 15 contacts: 2 contacts will add you + 3 contacts that you will add + 10 contacts (if you join a group or a community) Conversion rate for job opportunities & business opportunities: 5% Calculating missed opportunities 15 contacts * 30 days * 5 % conversion rate= 23 opportunities Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

5. Personal Blogs – with a focus on career Professional Blogs – as a way of self-marketing Student Blogs – with a focus on career Usually free, easy, accessible Downside … need to be visible, connect with readers To get started blogging, go to: www.wordpress.com www.blogger.com www.xanga.com www.technorati.com Blogs Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

6. Very popular in US, Europe Advantage … can be done by mobile phone Disadvantage … early stages; personal; 140 Twitter Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

7. However, some Vietnamese companies are tweeting … Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

8. Facebook Extremely popular July 2010 - > 500 million Top social network across eight individual markets in Asia—the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Vietnam (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook) Need a job? Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

9. Manager, Policy and Growth – Contract (Vietnam) Facebook is seeking a Policy & Growth Manager for Vietnam, who is passionate about Facebook and has a background in technology or social media, business strategy and legislative and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively in both English and Vietnamese and have experience in government relations work and navigating government agencies along with an extensive network of contacts in the government and the technology space. The candidate should have experience in developing a growth strategy that involves creating coalitions and communicating with policymakers across the government. The position will require someone to be entrepreneurial in nature, resourceful, flexible and bring an intensity of focus to the project. The Growth Managers at Facebook and will lead the company’s interactions with policymakers and will be responsible for ensuring the site’s accessibility as well as driving user acquisition programs, identifying growth opportunities that help with the distribution of the Facebook brand online and offline and adding value to the Facebook user experience. Why is Facebook hiring a policy and growth manager for Vietnam? Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

10. Pro’s and Cons Very popular among young people Many Vietnamese companies are on Facebook Cheap, accessible BUT… Blocked Privacy issues Social focus HOWEVER … Potential Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

11. Worldwide – 80-85 million 200 countries and territories worldwide Almost 50,000 users in Vietnam About 1,500 companies New … but growing Professional focus Why do we focus on LinkedIn? Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

12. How to Use LinkedIn Career Centre, Career Development & Employment Create a Profile Create a detailed profile on LinkedIn, including photo, employment (current and past), education, industry, and web sites Upload resume Sheila’s Profile George’s Profile

13. Branding yourself Status Photo Get the Credit  Experience Summary Recommendation Education

14. Networking Search Strategy Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

15. Build Your Network Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

17. Average 20 jobs posted every day( http://www.Careerbuilder.com) Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

18. Tips for using LinkedIn (Alba) Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

19. LinkedIn Grad Guide: Video 1What is LinkedIn? LinkedIn Grad Guide: Video 2Building Your Professional Brand LinkedIn Grad Guide: Video 3Finding your Career Passion LinkedIn Grad Guide: Video 4Building a Professional Network LinkedIn Grad Guide: Video 5Turning Relationships into Opportunities LinkedIn Grad Guide: Video 6Researching & Prepping for Interviews Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

20. Want these slides? Go to Sheila’s LinkedIn page … Thank You!  Questions? (http://www.dirjournal.com) Career Centre, Career Development & Employment

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