The Best Way To Find A Job: Use Social Media and Get Hired Fast
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Out of a job? Want a new career? Social media networking is the answer. Most people get employed by using social media and if you want to get hired fast or find your next employer it's most likely you will do this through the Internet, social media and or through networking. This presentation will show you what to do and what to say to land a job or change your career quickly and easily to get into a career or a job and make money and become employed or get re-hired even in a down economy or if you've been laid off or have gaps in your resume.
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The Best Way To Find A Job: Use Social Media and Get Hired Fast
- 1. hints for Getting a job by networking information for expanding Your social network Tips on Networking
- 2. Table of Contents Getting a Job by Networking …………… Slide 3 - 14 Expanding Your Social Network ………. Slide 15 - 21
- 3. HELPFUL HINTS FOR… Getting a Job by Networking
- 4. Exactly What is Networking? Networking is simply getting to know people. You don’t even know that you network every day, everywhere you go. You network when you strike up a conversation with the person you sit next to on the bus, plane, or train. You network when you introduce yourself to someone else’s spouse, parent, family member or friend. You network with other parents at your child’s school, when you meet up with a former co-worker, or when you stop to talk with a neighbor. What you need to realize is that all of these encounters can help you in your quest for employment. Networking is one of the best ways to find a job. Reasons why people are reluctant to take advantage of networking: They are frightened They don’t want to appear over- ambitious They don’t want to bother others They don’t want to appear self-serving
- 5. A lot of people don’t know that they are already networking… Connecting with that hidden job market can take a little more planning, and a lot more nerve than looking online, but it yields much better results. Deciding to network builds connections and helps you during good times and bad. Networking can help you hook up with that perfect job, it can assist you to make valuable connections in your chosen field. It will also help you to stay focused and motivated during your quest for employment.
- 6. People do business with… Resumes & cover letters… People they know and like. Tend to be too impersonal Will not convince an employer to hire you Why Networking is the best way to find a job
- 7. Job postings tend to… Networking makes you… Place you in competition with many other applicants A recommended affiliate from a much smaller pool of applicants Why Networking is the best way to find a job
- 8. The job you want… Networking can lead to… Is not being advertised Information about jobs before the position is even posted or announced Why Networking is the best way to find a job
- 9. Networking Tip #1 You may think that you don’t know anybody who can help you find a job. Actually, you know more people than you think you know! Some of those people know someone who can give you career advice, or who can point you in the right direction for finding a job. The thing to remember is you will never know if you don’t ask them! Make a list of the people that you know. Include as many of the following as you possibly can: Casual acquaintances Church members Family members Former co-workers Former colleagues Friends High school/college counselors
- 10. After developing your list Consider the following: You already belong to quite a few networks (family, friends, colleagues, church club members, etc.) Your job search network can be natural extension of these primary contacts. Each of these networks will connect you to another network (e.g., teachers, other parents, schools, community leaders). Each member of a network may know of an available job or a connection to someone who will know of one.
- 11. Networking Tip #2 Networking works the best when you have specific employment targets and career goals. You will not get leads if you make a request like “let me know if you hear of anything”. You probably believe you will have better luck by leaving yourself open to all the ‘possibilities’. In reality, this “openness” creates a black hole that sucks all of the networking potential right out of your request. Tell your network about your situation: Let them know that you’re looking for a job Tell them what kind of work you are looking for. Ask them if they have any information Ask them if they know of anyone who is in a field that is similar, or relevant. Do not believe that certain people will not be able to help you because you never know just who they know or are related to.
- 12. Start with your best references who… Are part of a major networking hub Can endorse your: Abilities Track record Character
- 13. Networking Tip #3 Networking is a process that involves giving and taking to make connections, share information, and ask questions. You don’t have to pass your business cards out on street corners, or cold call everyone on your contact list, or work a room of strangers. All you really have to do is reach out. Develop lasting relationships: By relating to others Should not be just to get someone to do you a favor or give you a job By reaching out and asking for help Nurture the relationship: Through your job search and even beyond By creating a strong network of people that you can go to for: Ideas Advice Feedback Support
- 14. Maintain lasting relationships… Be dependable Be thoughtful Ask for guidance, not a job Make your request specific by telling them exactly how they can help you. A reference Their take on the industry from an insiders view A referral An introduction to someone in the field Be sure to give an update on your qualifications and recent professional experience.
- 15. INFORMATION FOR… Expanding Your Social Network
- 16. Network to Find a Job A few years ago, Margo met Jerome at a social event. At the time, Jerome had a small business that sounded kind of intriguing to Margo. Margo always made it a habit to collect contact information at the end of these kinds of events. At that time, Martha was very happy with her job. The next day Martha sent Jerome her resume and a letter that recapped their conversation. Jerome filed the communication for future reference. A year and a half later, Jerome was starting a different business and needed someone with a particular skill set. Jerome remembered meeting Martha, and that she had those skills. He pulled her resume out of his file, contacted her, and discussed the new idea with her. The opportunity and the timing were perfect. Martha now works for this successful business, where she is able to add value as a key component to the business’s operations. Networking in professional, social, and other settings has become an increasingly important part of job searches, because now a days people are more apt to move from one company to another.
- 17. Network All of the Time Talk to anybody and everybody including those new to an industry as well as the old pros. Talk to those in school and those overseas. They all matter! There are networking opportunities every day. They happen at: Parties Dinners Events Small gatherings Birthday parties Volunteer activities Ceremonies The gym The grocery store The garage
- 18. Share Your Resume with Many Develop a resume just for networking alone. Have your networking resume handy and available on short notice. Resumes can serve as detailed business cards that: Remind contacts about you Let your contacts know about your accomplishments
- 19. Use Informational Interviews Use another networking opportunity to hold an informational interview that is informal. Have an informal chat: Ask someone to talk about his/her job Don’t try to get a job out of the chat Use it as a way to get a detailed picture of the industry You can ask just about anything You will probably get a more truthful response
- 20. Expanding your social network… Many smart people know how to: Succeed academically Do a great job in the office How many of them know that most of their professional lives are determined by “who they know?” Who do you know? Who do you work with?
- 21. Tips for expanding your social network… Who will help us? (This is the best question to ask) Why are we doing this? How are we going to get it done? When are we going to do it? What are we going to do? For example, I run a baking company and I am looking for five new clients. I would call around and ask the people who make decisions about company gala dinners, product launches, and employee events. I’d call event planners and audio/visual folks. I’d call my friends who’ve invited me to company bashes in the past and have them put me in touch with the corporate events contact. I’d call larger foundations and ask for their upcoming schedule. I’d call a company with an anniversary or founder event coming up.
- 22. hints for Getting a job by networking information for expanding Your social network Tips on Networking
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- A good many of jobs that are available are not advertised. These positions get filled using word of mouth. This is why networking is the best way to find a job. Many people who are looking for work are reluctant to take advantage of networking because they are frightened. They do not want to be viewed as pushy, they don’t want to bother others, or they don’t want to appear self-serving. Networking is not about using other people, or assertively promoting yourself. It is about building relationships.
- Think about people you know from previous jobs. What about the people at your high school, college, church, at your child’s school, the gym, or in your neighborhood? Also think about people you’ve met through your close connections: your sister’s co-worker; your best friend’s boss; your college roommate’s spouse; friends of your parents; your uncle’s business partner. Don’t forget to include people like your doctor, landlord, accountant, dry cleaner, or yoga instructor.
- You will find that you actually do have a job network, and that your network is much more powerful than you ever thought. If you’re nervous about contacting these individuals, either because you are not comfortable asking for favors ,or because you are embarrassed about your employment situation, try to keep the following things in mind: It feels good to help others. Most people will gladly assist you if they can. People like to give advice and be recognized for their expertise. Almost everyone knows what it’s like to be out of work or looking for a job and will sympathize with your situation. Being unemployment can make you feel isolated and stressed. Connecting with others, you most certainly will receive some much needed support, encouragement, and fellowship. In addition, reconnecting with the people in your network should be fun, even though you have an ulterior motive. The more this feels like an unwanted task, the more anxious and unwilling you will be to even enter into the process.
- All the connections in the world will not help you find a job if nobody knows that you need one. Once you’ve made your list, start contacting those people in your network. A generic networking request for a job is worse than no request at all, because you can actually lose your networking contact and the opportunity. When you ask for specific information, leads, or an interview, your request is much more focused and easier for the networking resource to handle. If you are having problems focusing your job search, you can ask close friends and family members for help. You will want to avoid contacting the people in your network who are more distant until you have develop a clear set of goals.
- When you are looking for a job, start with your best references, the ones who like you and who can endorse your abilities, track record, and character—are major networking hubs. Contact each one of your references to discuss your possibilities and to confirm their agreement to be a reference for you. Describe your goals and ask them for their help. Keep them informed of your progress. Let them know about possible calls from potential employers. Let them know what happened. Thank them for their help regardless of the outcome .
- Always remember that successful networking is a give and take process. Your ultimate goal is to cultivate relationships that are mutually beneficial. This means giving AND receiving. Send a thank-you note, ask them about their family, email an article you think they might be interested in. Check in with them periodically and ask them how they are doing.
- In any job search or in any networking situation, being yourself must be your goal. Hiding the real you, or holding your true interests and goals back can only hurt you in the long run. Going after what you want and not what you think others think you should go after will always be more fulfilling for you, and you will be more successful in the long run. If you’re reconnecting with an old friend or colleague, take the time to get through the catching-up phase before you delve into your individual needs. But, if this person is a busy professional that you don’t know well, respect his or her time and get right to the gist of you request. Asking for a job places a lot of pressure on both of you. You want your contacts to help you with your job search, and you don’t want to make them feel like they’ve been waylaid, so the more appropriate thing to do is to ask them for information or insight instead. If they can hire you or even refer you to someone who can, they will. If not, you haven’t put them in the uncomfortable position of turning you down or telling you that they can’t help you. Before you go off to reconnect with everybody you have ever known, get your ducks in a row and do a little bit of homework. Be ready to talk about exactly what it is that you are looking for. Is it a reference? An insider’s take on the industry? A referral? An introduction to someone in the field? Also make sure to provide an update on your qualifications and recent professional experience.
- Follow the demand for your talent by constantly networking. You should try to make networking your second nature. Make your own connections and be your own agent. Try this mental game at a networking function. First, bring a stack of business cards at least a quarter inch thick. See if you can find three people who refuse to take one. Chances are, you'll run out of business cards before you find even one person who says no. Keep an active and pleasant communication open with past employers, being careful not to burn bridges when you leave a company. If you leave the workforce for a few years to raise children, network with other stay-at-home parents and attend your partner's company events at the holidays.
- Ask how your contact got into the industry, and why. Ask what skills are most in demand, where the industry is headed, and where the jobs will be. Ask the best way to advance. Ask whether he or she has any regrets. Ask for the best way to find a job in the industry. Get additional contacts.
- Is ‘who should we ask for help’ your first question when you try to take on a new project or initiative? The “who” question is probably the most important question to pop into your mind when you start to think about your work, the task at hand, and your long term goals.
- For example, if a baking company is committed to landing five new clients, all in the $10,500 to $17,000 range per event, the following are some of the questions they probably will ask, and the probable follow through in the in order of what works least to what works best. The best question to start with! It’s who you know that determines how successful you will be. You can call upon other friends, associates, and coworkers to help you achieve your goal. If you’re already committed, start “dialing for dollars” with *who* can help you get the project started. True leaders find others to help them do their work. If you don’t know how to do a project, find someone who *does* know how: this goes from line staff all the way up to the executives. The timeline will depend on the parties involved. If you have lackluster people on your team, expect to get lackluster results. If you have stars on your team, you hit the ground running and get to your destination more smoothly: it all depends on who you’re working with! Who you know gives you the answer to this question. Find a connector, an early adopter, a well-connected person, or someone who has more experience to give you tips and advice on how to tackle your project.