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NETWORKING FOR SUCCESS
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What is Networking?What are the Benefits of Networking?
How do you build your Network?
NETWORKING FOR SUCCESS
Social Media
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just contacting everyone you know and asking if they know of any
job openings.
NETWORKING IS NOT…
Social Media
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NETWORKING IS A PROCESS….
Uncovering opportunities where they are not
apparent
Developing relationships to further your goals
Connecting with people in a mutually
productive way
Developing a support system
WHAT IS NETWORKING?
Social Media
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Are you looking in the right direction ?
Which of these job search methods do you consider the best.
Answering Want AdsNetworkingApplying Directly to Employers
Social Media
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Proven Methods to look for work How people look for work
How Employers look for Applicants
Placement Agencies
External Networks
Job Postings
Internal Networks
Want Ads/Internet
Social Media
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Practice Interviewing
Job leads & referrals
Access to potential employers
Shared knowledge
Being active
Benefits of Networking
Social Media
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Social Media is a conversation
Supported by online tools
Where does Social Media come to play?
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Business Perception Has Changed
August 2008 - The New York Times published an article that projected Americans lost $650 billion in productivity by using Social Media in the workplace
September 2010 - Social Media Becomes Hottest Topic at New York Times Business Summit
Why are people using Social Media ?
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Companies engaged in social media experienced an 18% increase in revenue compared with companies that did not engage which experienced a 6% decline.
(engagementdb.com 2009)
Companies are seeking employees with social
networking skills.
The Bottom Line
Social Media
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Finding your Way to Success - Are you LinkedIn?
North County Coastal Career Center
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Social Media Survey
Social Media
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Social Media
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First Steps
Creating A LinkedIn Profile
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Social Media
Enhancing your Visibility
What makes your profile complete?
• Your current position• Your profile summary
• Two past positions • Your education • Your specialties
• A profile photo• At least three recommendations
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Social MediaProfile
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Social Media
Create a Memorable Headline Unemployed Professional Headlines:
• Experienced Retail Manager available for new career opportunity
• Marketing professional in transition
• Recent college graduate seeking entry level programming position
Depending on your occupation – any eye catching headline would work too!
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Social Media
Summary & Specialties
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Social Media
Work Experience
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Social Media
Which words are right for me?
•Make a list of your contributions, activities, responsibilities, acknowledgements & awards
•Scan the job descriptions of your “ideal job”
•Identify “hard to find” skills & current trends (e.g. process improvement, lean six sigma, lean manufacturing)
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Social Media
Other focus areas
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Social Media
Complete Profile – Day 2
• Your current position• Your profile summary
• Two past positions • Your education • Your specialties
• A profile photo• At least three recommendations
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Social Media
Thank you and get connected!
YOU ARE NOW