the job market is changing - got social networking?
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Are you prepared for today's changing job market? Social Media can help you create the best success ever. Have every job you'll ever want, starting today.TRANSCRIPT
Get off the Career Ladder and Hop on the Web
Sandy BlanqueraCEO of Social Boomerang
Shift Happens!The world is changing fast.
Let’s talk;
Job searches are
changing too
70% of all jobs are not advertised.Only 3-5% of jobs are advertised on
companies like Monster.com ~ITtoolbox.com
Monster.com was down -9% in visitors in December 2008. ~Comscore 1/2008
Only a small percentage of jobs posted, get filled through Monster.
Social Networking Trends
Traditional Job Search
Create a resume Find jobs – papers, websites Apply Networking Phone references
Today’s Job Search Resume not essential – Google searches &
Linked-in Employee Referrals are #1 way to be found Social Networking # 1 way to grow your network Resume Blogs – new way to share your resume Niche Job Boards – Ladders.com Newspapers – will be an artifact for job seekers Career Fairs – still help build network Search Firms – still a good way to find a job
What You Can Do
Use the Internet to your advantage by creating a one-to-many-relationship. In short, learn online career marketing.
Learn how to get access to jobs that are not advertised.
Get access to effective job search engines where you will see 99% of the advertised jobs on the Internet (i.e. indeed.com, careerbuilder.com)
Learn how to harness the Internet for your advantage and for what it was created for a one-to-many-relationship.
Improve your social networking
Improve your involvement in sites that provide a one-candidate-to-many-employers instead of one candidate to one company.~ ITtoolbox.com
5 Strategies to have a better job search
1. Find blogs on resume writing, interview tips, and job searching
2. Join groups on Linkedin for Job Seekers
3. Download free e-books on job search activity
4. Find chats and forums
5. Advise people know on social media what you are looking for
5 Strategies to survive a weak job market
1. Stay positive
2. Surround yourself with support
3. Don’t believe all that you hear and read
4. Have long-term focus, and short term goals
5. Realize that all of your efforts count
What is the bottom line?