10-minute Speed Geeking presentation for UNCC Atkins Library UnConference for Information Professionals March 4, 2010.

1. Using Social Networkingto Find Your Next (or First) Job Speed Geeked by Lori Reed lorireed.com

2. Where to Start? Linked In Create a Blog (your digital presence) Twitter Facebook

3. Linked In – Your Virtual Resume Don’t list your job title here. List your top skills. Do list volunteer and committee work just like a job. Ask former employers, coworkers, friends for recommendations.

4. Google Yourself Is it you? Is it positive?

5. Twitter is the hot place for jobs!

8. First Rule of Social Networking There is no such thing as privacy. Never. Ever. EVER.

9. First Rule of Social Networking There is no such thing as privacy. Never. Ever. EVER.

10. Don’t Let This Happen to You! Image Source: http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/facebook-wall-lead.jpg

11. Second Rule of Social Networking Never forget the first rule! Never. Ever. EVER.

12. Tips for Job Seekers Using Social Networking Choose one or two tools to start. Be real. Have fun. Be professional. Join in the conversation. Update your status frequently.

13. For more information Contact: Lori Reed lori@lorireed.com lorireed.com