How to Use Social Networks In The Job Search

By Julie Albaugh

Social Networks & The Job Search

What do Microsoft, Ebay, Netflix, and Target have in common?

All these companies have used LinkedIn to recruit candidates for employment.

What is Linkedin?

• Is a social networking site specifically for professionals and businesses.

• Create a profile describing your expertise and work experience.

• Add friends or connections

• Give public recommendations for your colleagues.

Linkedin Info

• 41 million members in over 200 countries

• Members comprise 130 different industries, and include 130,000 recruiters.

• Executives from all Fortune 500 companies are LinkedIn members.

LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn Profile Resume of the Future

• Very popular with recruiters lookingfor good candidates.

• Build Profile with any Web-enabled phone

• Compose resumes, view job listings and contact prospective employers on the go

(m.linkedin.com)

• Secure way to compile a resume online

LinkedIn What To Do?

• Update Your Profile

A complete, updated profile helps recruiters find you with opportunities.

• Get Recommendations

Your profile represents you so make sure you put your best foot forward.

• Add Connections & Groups

Chances of getting a job are much better when you know someone at the company.

LinkedIn What Makes My Profile Complete?

• A current position.

• Two past positions.

• Education.

• Profile summary.

• A profile photo.

• Specialties.

• At least three recommendations.

LinkedIn Find Connections & Groups

LinkedIn Find Jobs in Groups

& Use Answers

LinkedIn Links

Job Insider – is a tool to download that will inform you how you are connected at jobs listed on Monster, CareerBuilder, HotJobs, Craigslist, SimplyHired, Dice, and Vault.

http://www.linkedin.com/static?key=jobsinsider_download&trk=jh_jobinsider

SimplyHired.com

http://learn.linkedin.com/

What is Twitter

• Service for friends, family, and coworkers to communicate

• Bloggers can use it as a mini-blogging tool.

• Can Be Restricted to a circle of friends or available to the public

Find a Connection on Twitter

• Can not find a connection on Linkedin?

• Find Connections on Twitter

• Use you Linkedin Profile as your

Website Address on Twitter www.linkedin.com/juliealbaugh

Companies Using Twitter

• Zappos

• Rainier PR

• ATT

• Search for other companies

Twitter Links

•www.twitterjobsearch.com

•www.twitter.com/JobShouts

•www.twitter.com/jobangels

•www.twitip.com/leverage-twitter-for- your-job- search

Questions ?

Presented ByJulie Albaugh

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