Join us as we explore ways you may social network your way to a job. By the end of this program you will be introduced to popular websites like LinkedIn and Meetup. You will learn to maximize social networking strategies that can lead to a job.
1. Find Info on Social Networks for Job Seekers Mary McCaffrey | Sandra Sajonas January 12, 2012 Business & Career Library
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4. What is online social networking? On the internet, it is the process and practice of interacting with each other through web sites for the purpose of sharing, gaining, propagating and discussing all manner of information.
7. What are social networking sites? Social networking sites are websites that connect people. In these online communities, people can join and establish a page with their profile.
% of jobs found through network â Harvard Business School Audience â anyone know what the hidden job market is? Audience example of someone finding job through hidden network Audience â turn to person next to you, introduce yourselves, ask what you expect from this presentation Audience â share what you discussed
Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey 2011 graph Head hunting on social networks- LC job offer example
Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey 2011 graph Head hunting on social networks- LC job offer example 90% of hiring managers will check for you online before deciding to interview you
There are tons of social networking sites. Unfortunately, social networking is still the wild, wild west so there isnât an entity that oversees or evaluates these sites. You donât have to try every single one to come out. In this case, its okay to be fashionably late to the party. Wait and see what others are saying before you join. There are some lists out there that can give you a better idea of which site to join.
-donât post entire resume on profile Capture interest with key words and vocabulary from industry/job of interest Make sure to have profile heading (professional heading), photo, summary, specialties, employment, skills, education
When sending an invitation, Linked in has a default, but it will help the person to remember you if you write an message in. You can also put in people whoâs business card you have & ditch the cards.
Alexaâs story â hired through someone she met on Linkedin Lisa â recruiter on Linkedin asking her to apply for a job
Interview prep - Use Linkedin to find people who work or may have worked for a company & see if you can get more info from them about the company, research people youâll be interviewing with if possible, research company competituor
Site changes â e.g. facebook privacy setting Web presence - - 90% of hiring managers will check you online before deciding to interview you, make sure youâre using right key words, use in profile header, summary