Social media is here to stay! It is no longer whether you use social media, but how well you are using it.
Whether you are a business or a job seeker, you need to know how and why you should be using social media to market your product and services, or skills and experiences to your target audience. With close to a 1000 social platforms, it is hard to decide which ones are best for you. This SlideShare will walk you through a variety of platforms and how they can help in your job search.
A widget is a stand-alone application that can be embedded into other websites. Illinois workNet offers several widget options. All of the widgets are interactive making content seamless from other websites.
This PowerPoint reviews what a widget is, how Illinois workNet uses them, and a short description of each of the widgets we provide on our website. All of the widgets are interactive making content seamless from other websites.
To use the widgets a short code snippet is copied and pasted into a websites source code/html. Setting up an Illinois workNet widget is easy and only takes a few minutes.
This presentation is intended for Illinois workNet Workforce and Education Partners. It will re-introduce you to Illinois workNet resources and tools for you to use and for your customers to use.
Social media is here to stay! It is no longer whether you use social media, but how well you are using it.
Whether you are a business or a job seeker, you need to know how and why you should be using social media to market your product and services, or skills and experiences to your target audience. With close to a 1000 social platforms, it is hard to decide which ones are best for you. This SlideShare will walk you through a variety of platforms and how they can help in your job search.
What works for you - Social Media and the Job SearchIllinois workNet
This presentation gives businesses tips on how to use social media to recruit new employees. It also addresses how job seekers can use social media to build a personal brand and find job openings on social media.
A widget is a stand-alone application that can be embedded into other websites. Illinois workNet offers several widget options. All of the widgets are interactive making content seamless from other websites.
This PowerPoint reviews what a widget is, how Illinois workNet uses them, and a short description of each of the widgets we provide on our website. All of the widgets are interactive making content seamless from other websites.
To use the widgets a short code snippet is copied and pasted into a websites source code/html. Setting up an Illinois workNet widget is easy and only takes a few minutes.
This presentation is intended for Illinois workNet Workforce and Education Partners. It will re-introduce you to Illinois workNet resources and tools for you to use and for your customers to use.
Social media is here to stay! It is no longer whether you use social media, but how well you are using it.
Whether you are a business or a job seeker, you need to know how and why you should be using social media to market your product and services, or skills and experiences to your target audience. With close to a 1000 social platforms, it is hard to decide which ones are best for you. This SlideShare will walk you through a variety of platforms and how they can help in your job search.
What works for you - Social Media and the Job SearchIllinois workNet
This presentation gives businesses tips on how to use social media to recruit new employees. It also addresses how job seekers can use social media to build a personal brand and find job openings on social media.
Social Media Tips Presentation (August 16, 2016)Felicia Lin
In this presentation I share 1) social media tips for business on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn 2) ideas for your social media strategy 3) some of my favorite social media resources and experts.
Strategies for Building Business with LinkedIN and Facebook (2010)Atlantic Webworks
LinkedIN and Facebook offer fantastic opportunities for companies to develop business relationships. Join Adrienne Cregar Jandler for a tactical review of key features and strategies for utilizing these networks to build business.
Trying to recruit employees? Let your social media accounts help! Learn how you can attract potential applicants and employees with your social media accounts and more!
Build Your Brand: A Crash Course in Social Media with Julio ViskovichUBC Imprint
The BCC and Imprint are pleased to present the first workshop in Imprint’s Build Your Brand Series.
It will be led by Julio Viskovich, a social consultant and implementation specialist who has worked with multiple Fortune 500 brands such as, Rogers Wireless, Microsoft, IBM, and HootSuite to build social training programs. He was recently named in the Top 25 Most Influential Inside Sales Professionals of 2013 and Top 15 Professionals Using Social Selling. Find out more about Julio here: http://about.me/julioviskovich
This workshop will focus on helping students build a creative and distinctive brand by teaching how to:
• Leverage your brand online
• Use various social media tools
• Incorporate social media in to your daily life
For more information about using social media to build your brand, visit Julio's website at www.julioviskovich.com.
Social Media Crash Course in Personal BrandingSet2Close
Julio Viskovich discusses how social media applies to your personal brand and also which tools and networks are best to leverage in order to build your personal brand.
All professionals must plan their social media strategy. If you are not an active participant or knowledgeable about the world of social media, how will you respond to needs, stay current, and brand yourself offline? Is this approach possible or effective? Are you aware of how or if your organization uses social media analytics? Innovative businesses are always looking for new ways to encourage loyalty, build relationships, and respond to customer needs. Social media analytics gives organizations a snapshot of these needs with insights gained from online conversations. New technology has the capacity to capture customer information with remarkable power to impact and drive revenue. Social Media Analytics uses social listening and predictive analytic techniques that help corporations manage the brand and reputation of products and services. This workshop will increase your knowledge and awareness of social media analytics and explore new and innovative social media strategies that impact professional and business productivity.
Learning Outcomes: This workshop will explore effective tools, for building, interpreting and using social media to increase professional and corporate effectiveness
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
a) Explore how social media helps corporation predict trends
b) Examine how information and data is analyzed
c) Identify which types of industries can benefit from social media analytics
d) Explore trends and innovation around social media for business outcomes and professional development
An introduction to the major social media platforms currently used for digital marketing and how to make the best use of them while marketing for yourself or your clients' company. This presentation includes several tips that I found useful when it comes to marketing in social media. Some of the principles can be used in direct marketing as well.
This seminar will give you tips to improve your website's promotional strategy through blogging, social marketing, and Web 2.0 results. Learn to utilize the social web to connect with your client base, improve customer service, and generate sales leads. Streamline your blogging and social media marketing methods with the latest tools, techniques, and innovation. You will leave the seminar with actionable tactics you can use to make money NOW.
Enhancing Social Media for Business
• Value of social media
• Getting connected with the ‘Big 3’
• Branding, blogging,
internet marketing, SEO
• Content strategies
• Questions
• and possibly...A few extras...
This is an overview presentation designed to accompany a live demonstration of the Illinois Workforce Integration System. The subject is the Apprenticeship Illinois Program.
Social Media Tips Presentation (August 16, 2016)Felicia Lin
In this presentation I share 1) social media tips for business on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn 2) ideas for your social media strategy 3) some of my favorite social media resources and experts.
Strategies for Building Business with LinkedIN and Facebook (2010)Atlantic Webworks
LinkedIN and Facebook offer fantastic opportunities for companies to develop business relationships. Join Adrienne Cregar Jandler for a tactical review of key features and strategies for utilizing these networks to build business.
Trying to recruit employees? Let your social media accounts help! Learn how you can attract potential applicants and employees with your social media accounts and more!
Build Your Brand: A Crash Course in Social Media with Julio ViskovichUBC Imprint
The BCC and Imprint are pleased to present the first workshop in Imprint’s Build Your Brand Series.
It will be led by Julio Viskovich, a social consultant and implementation specialist who has worked with multiple Fortune 500 brands such as, Rogers Wireless, Microsoft, IBM, and HootSuite to build social training programs. He was recently named in the Top 25 Most Influential Inside Sales Professionals of 2013 and Top 15 Professionals Using Social Selling. Find out more about Julio here: http://about.me/julioviskovich
This workshop will focus on helping students build a creative and distinctive brand by teaching how to:
• Leverage your brand online
• Use various social media tools
• Incorporate social media in to your daily life
For more information about using social media to build your brand, visit Julio's website at www.julioviskovich.com.
Social Media Crash Course in Personal BrandingSet2Close
Julio Viskovich discusses how social media applies to your personal brand and also which tools and networks are best to leverage in order to build your personal brand.
All professionals must plan their social media strategy. If you are not an active participant or knowledgeable about the world of social media, how will you respond to needs, stay current, and brand yourself offline? Is this approach possible or effective? Are you aware of how or if your organization uses social media analytics? Innovative businesses are always looking for new ways to encourage loyalty, build relationships, and respond to customer needs. Social media analytics gives organizations a snapshot of these needs with insights gained from online conversations. New technology has the capacity to capture customer information with remarkable power to impact and drive revenue. Social Media Analytics uses social listening and predictive analytic techniques that help corporations manage the brand and reputation of products and services. This workshop will increase your knowledge and awareness of social media analytics and explore new and innovative social media strategies that impact professional and business productivity.
Learning Outcomes: This workshop will explore effective tools, for building, interpreting and using social media to increase professional and corporate effectiveness
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
a) Explore how social media helps corporation predict trends
b) Examine how information and data is analyzed
c) Identify which types of industries can benefit from social media analytics
d) Explore trends and innovation around social media for business outcomes and professional development
An introduction to the major social media platforms currently used for digital marketing and how to make the best use of them while marketing for yourself or your clients' company. This presentation includes several tips that I found useful when it comes to marketing in social media. Some of the principles can be used in direct marketing as well.
This seminar will give you tips to improve your website's promotional strategy through blogging, social marketing, and Web 2.0 results. Learn to utilize the social web to connect with your client base, improve customer service, and generate sales leads. Streamline your blogging and social media marketing methods with the latest tools, techniques, and innovation. You will leave the seminar with actionable tactics you can use to make money NOW.
Enhancing Social Media for Business
• Value of social media
• Getting connected with the ‘Big 3’
• Branding, blogging,
internet marketing, SEO
• Content strategies
• Questions
• and possibly...A few extras...
This is an overview presentation designed to accompany a live demonstration of the Illinois Workforce Integration System. The subject is the Apprenticeship Illinois Program.
Learn about the Demand Occupations tool on Illinois workNet. This tool allows job seekers to see which jobs in Illinois are in the highest demand, as well as labor market information about each career.
Learn about the Demand Occupations tool on Illinois workNet. This tool allows job seekers to see which jobs in Illinois are in the highest demand, as well as labor market information about each career.
This PPT walks through using the Illinois workNet WIOA Contract Reporting Tool. The PPT provides an overview on searching contracts, adding new contracts, submitting contacts, approving contracts, and accessing the public WIOA contract search page.
This presentation walks through Success Story updates, the importance of Success Stories, Success Story resources, and the process for submitting success stories through Illinois workNet
How can you manage your money through different life situations?
This presentation provides a variety of scenarios in which money plays an important feature in moving forward in your life. We have four scenarios of individuals in various stages of employment. We will discuss the aspects of money management that may be important in that scenario and the resources available to that individual.
This PPT provides an overview of Illinois Employer-Based Training Programs including Class-Sized Training, Customized Training, On-the-Job Training, and Incumbent Worker Training.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
March asylum claim data not issued as of May 27 (unusually late). Irregular arrivals remain very small.
Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
1. Social Media and the
Job Search
Discover what works for you
Illinois workNet® is sponsored by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. – February 2019
2. Illinois workNet® is sponsored by the Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity.
WHY USE SOCIAL MEDIA?
• Build Awareness
• Provide Thought Leadership
• Generate Contacts/Leads
• Customers Support/Advocacy
Individuals applying
for a job create a
personal brand!
3. What platforms help you find jobs?
• LinkedIn
• Blogs
• Facebook
• Twitter
• YouTube
4. Illinois workNet® is sponsored by the Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity.
FIND TRAINING OR JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Training
• Watch news feeds to discover new workshops or classes
• Follow groups to find free or low-cost training sessions
• Use forums to answers questions and research resources
Job Opportunities
• Watch for job postings in groups and forums
*Review the following slides to see how to use each platform to help your job search
5. BLOGGING
A blog is short for a web log. People write blogs to
express opinions and share subject matter
expertise. If you use a blog to assist your job search,
follow these tips:
Get Started
• Create a blog on a site like Blogger or Tumbler if you do not have a website of
your own.
• Use the same profile image for your icon as the one on other social media. This
will help create your brand.
• Fill in the “About” description with career keywords.
• Add links to all of your social media accounts.
• Add a “static” page that has your resume information and a .pdf copy of your
resume.
Writing
• Write articles that express your opinions on career related subjects. i.e. customer
service, accounting practices, how to use a tool.
• Write about new ideas. How would you improve upon a standard practice in your
industry?
• Share your opinion on others’ blog articles. Remember to give them full credit.
• Feature others. Write about best practices that you find in your industry while
doing company research in advance of an interview.
• Stay positive. By remaining positive, you help your chances at new employment.
• Schedule writing time in your calendar so you post consistently.
• Pin/share your blog post on your social media accounts.
Search
• Search industry blogs, share articles and write comments with a link back to your
blog.
6. FACEBOOK
Get Started
1) Update your about section with your work history.
2) Change your Facebook icon to a professional image.
3) Add professional skills to your profile.
4) Verify your security settings to keep private things private.
5) Check any items in which friends tag you. Make sure it is
appropriate for the job search.
Status Updates
1) Include notices about your job search.
2) Check-in at the companies for which you want to work.
3) Follow companies for which you want to work.
4) Share company updates.
5) Tag companies that you follow in your posts.
6) Tag connections in your network.
7) Use network to reach out to a hiring manager.
• Apps-Find jobs in Facebook “Explore” to help your
search.
• Groups-Join and participate in group.
• Ads-Target ads to users by keyword and
demographics.
Facebook is the largest social media network. The
average Facebook user spends 20 minutes per day on
the site. How can you use it to help your job search? If
you are in job search mode, to the right are tips to
follow:
7. ILLINOIS VIRTUAL JOB
CLUB NETWORK
Get Started
1) Create a Linked profile.
2) Search for Illinois Virtual Job Club Network Group.
3) Request to join the group.
Read
1) Review the current items in the discussion tab.
2) Offer comments to currents discussions.
3) Share discussions in other job search groups to which you
belong.
4) Review the Promotion items in the Promotions tab.
5) Review the Jobs tab. If no jobs are posted (LinkedIn
postings), look at the Jobs Discussion tab for external job
postings.
6) Review the Member tab. You could find a new connection!
7) Search for specific discussions by keyword using the group
search tab.
Action
• Share information in Job Club, answer questions, and reach
out to other members.
Illinois workNet created a group on LinkedIn to
provide a common space for job seekers, workforce
professionals and business owners to share
information. Learn more about this tool:
8. LINKEDIN
Profile
Three areas are used in search algorithms, fill them with
keywords:
• Headlines
• Skills & Expertise
• Summary
Status Updates
• 3-5 times per week to keep your brand in plain site.
Connect
• A minimum of 500 connections are needed to make the
network work properly for networking. Personalize your
invitations.
Groups
• Join up to 50 groups. Join in discussion to show your
expertise.
Companies
• Follow companies, share the posts, watch for job postings.
Jobs
• Search by industry, use advanced options to find connections
at the company.
• If keywords and titles match requirements of a post, your
profile is added to a list of potential candidates whether you
apply or not.
LinkedIn is a professional social media tool used by job
seekers and business. You can use your LinkedIn profile to:
• Maintain an on-line resume,
• Compile professional contacts.
Job Seekers that have a completed profile with industry
related keywords in the right spots will appear in search
results created by recruiters and Human Resource leaders.
Here are tips to help you use LinkedIn for your job search.
9. PINTEREST
Profile
1) Use the same profile image for your icon as the one on other
social media sites. This will help create your brand.
2) Fill in the “About” description with career keywords.
3) Connect to your twitter account.
4) Create Career and Personal “Boards”.
Updates
1) Pin your resume and/or video resume. Create a board that
represents the different parts of your resume. Share your
resume pins on other social media.
2) Pin links to images in blog posts that you write.
3) Create boards that show your skills – i.e. Graphic design,
photography, charts, metalwork, or car repairs.
4) Pin items that show your interests. This can be a
conversation starter in an interview.
5) Follow industry experts. Pin/share their items.
6) Investigate companies. Pin/share their items. Comment on
their pins.
7) Follow Career Sites.
• Search – for job search help items or research company
information.
• Learn – use pins to stay up-to-date on industry information
and research.
Pinterest is the on-line version of a bulletin board on your
wall. It is a place where you store important articles,
images, and videos. Use it as a storage spot for career
related items to help your job search. Follow these tips:
10. TWITTER
Profile
1) Use the same profile image for your icon as the one on
LinkedIn.
2) Fill in the 160 character “About” with career keywords.
3) Use a header image to demonstrate some of your skills.
Updates
1) Connect Facebook to Twitter to share in both places.
2) Include notices about your job search.
3) Follow companies for which you want to work.
4) Use # hashtags that a company uses to join a conversation.
5) Use @ tags to message a company that does not follow you.
6) Retweet messages from companies you follow.
7) Tag companies that you follow in your posts.
• Search – for #jobs with advanced search functions like
keywords.
• Learn – participate in Tweetchats (virtual conversations) to
stay current in your industry.
• Hashtags – use and search for them by industry when posting.
Twitter is a platform that uses 140
characters at a time. How can you
use it to help your job search?
Follow these tips:
11. YOUTUBE
Profile
1) Create a profile on YouTube through your Gmail account.
2) Use the same profile image for your icon as the one on other
social media sites. This will help you create a brand.
3) Fill in the “About” description with career keywords.
Updates
1) Share videos that you find on YouTube on your other social
media sites.
2) Create a Channel to store all of your recordings.
3) Add useful videos to Playlists for reference.
4) Create a video resume. The Illinois Resume Builder tool
offers a video resume option.
5) Create how-to videos to share your expertise. This could
require a screen capture program.
Search and Learn
• Search by tag, industry or keyword for informational, how-to,
or product videos to stay up-to-date on industry topics.
YouTube is the second most searched tool on the internet.
While not a search engine, people use it to search for
answers to questions. How can you use it to help your job
search? Follow these tips:
13. Illinois workNet® is sponsored by the Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity.
INDUSTRY NEWS & TRADE ORGANIZATIONS
Find news in your industry
• Sign up for e-news letters from Trade Organizations
• Set-up Google Alerts for keywords in your industry
• Follow companies and organizations on social media
• Share information that companies post
• Use the @ symbol to “tag” a company or organization on:
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Twitter to draw their attention!
14. Illinois workNet® is sponsored by the Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity.
CONFERENCES OR TRADE SHOWS
• Attending a conference or trade show –
• Share updates on your social media from the
conference
• In your post, @ tag speakers and companies that you
meet
• Post images that you take from the conference or trade
show
• Collect business cards from other attendees or vendors
• Invite them to connect on LinkedIn
• Follow them or their company on Twitter,
YouTube and Facebook
15. Illinois workNet® is sponsored by the Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity.
FIND MENTORS
Use social media to engage in industry discussions
Enlist the guidance of the participating “experts”
Research “experts” on LinkedIn
Connect with the “expert” and begin building a mentor/mentee relationship
16. Illinois workNet® is sponsored by the Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity.
NETWORK
Social media is all network, all the
time.
When looking for jobs or employees
contact your network.
Invite everyone you meet to connect
on LinkedIn.
Follow others on all social media.
It’s not about
who you know,
but who they
know.
17. Illinois workNet® is sponsored by the Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity.
BLOGS OR FORUMS
Blogs
Create a blog to share your expertise
Self-hosted with your own domain name
Use Blogger (Google product) or Tumblr to create a blog
Review articles in your industry
Share your opinion on other’s articles
Give appropriate credit to original author
Create original articles on industry topics
Forums
Join industry forums
Answer questions to share expertise
Share articles that you find
Ask questions to gain knowledge
18. Illinois workNet® is sponsored by the Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR JOB SEARCH
Follow the tips in this presentation to help you build your personal brand:
• Create a presence on social media platforms.
• Find training and job opportunities.
• Find and follow “Industry” news and organizations.
• Use social media to broadcast and connect during trade shows or conferences.
• Find Mentors on social media and build a relationship.
• Network using your new social media presence.
• Share your expertise on blogs and forums.
19. More ResourcesFind all of the social media &
your job search handouts on
the Social Media Guide Page.
Visit our playlist on YouTube
with all of our mini-
webinars on each of these
platforms. Click the play
icon to watch them all.
20. Illinois workNet® is sponsored by the Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity.
FOLLOW US!
Subscribe to our Newsfeed or check us out on Social Media:
FACEBOOK TWITTER YOUTUBE LINKEDIN LINKEDIN GROUP PINTEREST
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