Social Networks

and Your Job Search

Everyone has an opinion

1 in 7 Employee Referrals is Hired

1 in 100 General Candidates

is Hired JobVite 2013

1. Networking

2. Reputational Tool

3. Great info source

What are hiring managers looking for on social media?

- Professional presentation

- Fit with company culture

CareerBuilder, 6/13

How social media helps job seekers

• Qualifications same as on resume

• Good comm skills / professional image

• Good feel for candidate’s personality

CareerBuilder 6/13

And hurts…

• Qualifications different from resume

• Poor communication skills

• Badmouth previous employer

• What is public – Google Yourself

• Do you need to change any info

- Revise profile information

- Create a new presence, should you use a different version of your name

- Request unflattering content be removed

• Check and re-check privacy settings

Online Reputation

Set up a Google Alert for target companies and to monitor mentions of your name.

Consider setting up a Google profile if you need a more robust online presence.

Solidify Your Online Brand

• Use the same name on all sites, on your resume, cover letter, job applications, email address, email signature, etc.

• Use similar biographic info

• Use the same photo on all sites

• Link your profiles across social media platforms, for example include LinkedIn profile on Facebook profile

What you can do on

• Create profile, upload public resume

• Find contacts and make connections

• Join (or create) groups and network

• Search for jobs

• Research and follow companies

• Provide status updates and share information – showcase your talent to potential employers

Do NOT put your clearance on your LinkedIn profile

Customize professional headline for what you aspire to.

Picture in professional attire

Headline describes what you’re looking for

Contact info is complete

What is a “good” LinkedIn profile?

• Summary is a more robust version of your elevator speech – do NOT paste your resume in this section. White space and bullets not paragraphs!

• Experience include key accomplishments and how you impacted the organization

• Complete Volunteer Experience & Causes, Certifications, Education, Skills, Honors & Awards, etc.

A Complete Profile

Get and give Strategic Rec’s

You accept the recommendation and control whether it’s visible

• Post articles or info

• Comment or respond to posted items

• Gather info

• Network!

LinkedIn Groups

Search Target Companies

Endorsements

Personalize your invitations to connect when you can

Review the LinkedIn profile of an interviewer(s) before you meet them

1. Complete profile including keywords, skills and picture in professional attire

2. Build network by connecting with personalized invitations

3. Join relevant groups and participate

4. Get/give strategic recommendations

5. Research and follow companies; find individuals to help your job search

5 Things You Must Do

140 Character news and information feed / email alternative

Why

• Follow recruiters & target companies

• Job postings are tweeted

A Tweet

You never know who might be able to help your job search.

1. Include work info on your profile

2. Follow your targeted employers

3. Let your friends know you’re looking for a job

4. Set up lists of people you share info with friends/others

Active Facebook User?

Not on Facebook?

1. Create a skeletal profile

2. Like/follow companies, organizations and government agencies you are targeting

Profiles, Groups, Discussions and more

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This is the best thing that could ever happen here and it is going to be a great networking roup for intelligence careers

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Over 100 Interviews with Defense Contracting Recruiters and HR Specialists

For your targeted

companies

• Research and follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.

• Connect with recruiters and other employees

Social networking isn’t over

after you land the job

Keep your network intact for the future!

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