how to use the internet & social media for job search
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This is an update version of the popular Internet and Social Media for Job Search presentation which includes understanding where the Privacy controls are in many social media platformsTRANSCRIPT
Using the Internet and Social networking to find your new Adventure!
Setting up your “office”
Professional Email address, not a personal one
Applying your offline security precautions online
Familiarize yourself with the settings of all accounts – hard part is finding them – usually in a drop down menu under your name
Setting up time to work your plan
Be courteous and gracious
Using the internet as a toolkit for a job search…
Career Advice such as RileyGuide.com, About.com, Inside the Net
Industry and Trade Associations
Business and Social Networking – LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter
Career Site – Generic and Specialty
Your “relationship” with a Career Site…..
Searching for Positions to see what is out there
Registering for the Site by setting up a profile
Registering a la carte services such as newsletters or job fairs
Career Sites Career Sites can be as generic as Monster or as niche as ClearedJobs.Net
Career Sites revenue comes from advertising job postings, resume database licenses and other services that are charged to employers – not Job Seekers
Being part of a Career Site community is an integral part of your job search for research and to be in contact with interested employers
Other services are available on job boards such as resume services, career coaching, job fairs to name a few.
Understanding the landscape
Start wide with your search to understand who is hiring, where they are hiring and what kind of positions match your skill set
Boolean Search – finding the “best matches” for your keywords
Finding the job descriptions with the all important keywords to put in your resume
Start with a wide search and then narrow it down
Why set up an account on a Career Site? Apply for jobs on the site rather than uploading your resume from your desktop
Ability to manage your job applications and position searches
You can develop “Job Agents” which search job postings for you “24/7”
You can see how often your resume is viewed by recruiters – why is this important?
Searchable means recruiters can find youUnsearchable means you can only apply for jobs
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Where else should I register? Your “Favorite” Company Website
Set up a company profile as this is first place a company recruiter will look
OFCCP – (Hint : it’s not a rap song)
Other key information such as benefits and reviewing the overall corporate culture
What is one of the top ways to find a job?
Employee Referral Programs
professional networkingand job searching onlinkedin
The “business” social networking community
Used by recruiters to search and connect with candidates
The social community most geared toward job search – it is a job board
Setting Up Your Account
You will first provide your name, email and password.
You will need to confirm your account through email confirmation
You do not need a Premium account, Basic is just fine
Setting Up Your Profile
Step by step instructions that walk you through setting up your Profile
You can also import your resume to help set up your Profile
The system will prompt you to fill out as much as possible for your Profile to be complete
Filling out the rest of the LinkedIn Profile Include a Summary as well as your major accomplishments under every current and past position
You may want to add some Applications to your Profile such as Events
You can add up to three websites to your profile such as your current employer or a personal blog
Privacy Settings
Under your name, in the upper right hand corner of Your Profile is “Settings”
Check to see how much information you want to share with your network or how others can connect with you
You can set up your account so that only people who know your email address can connect with you
LinkedIn -- Three
Degrees of Separation
LinkedIn will help you build your network.
Building Your Network
LinkedIn will recommend people for you to connect with that are within one degree of separation to you
Only connect with people you know, or share a Group with
Standard template invitation should be customized
Always thank someone for a connection
You will get flagged if you try to connect with people you do not know
Find company info and make connections
LinkedIn Groups
1,881 members and growing
Share news
Post discussions
Network with recruiters & other job seekers
microbloggingand job searching ontwitter
Twitter is not just about Lebron and Lindsay
Why Twitter?
Breaking news breaks first on Twitter
Gathering ground intelligence on a variety of topics using “Search”
Automatic Job Postings from companies and Career Sites
Email alternative – Direct Message
Your Twitter Account
Name, location and most importantly your Bio
Learning to write about yourself “briefly”
Twitter Account Settings for Privacy
You can elect to have others follow you or that you have to approve them before they can follow you
You can set your location and how your information is shared with others.
Learn about upcoming Cleared Job Fairs
Connect with other followers in military-transition community
Alerts on new educational videos for job seekers
Connect with other job seekers for increased networking
social communication for added reach and networking
Find Your Facebook Account Setting
These will be located under your “name” on your account.
Privacy Settings
Familiarize yourself with the Privacy settings
Use the Help Section, Safety Center and the Top Questions
There is also a Family Help Center
Again, it is “your” responsibility to keep up to date on the Privacy and Security settings
You never know who might be able to help your job search.
2010 Facebook Demographics and Statistics Report: 328% Growth in 35-54 Year Old Users
educational videosfor job seekers on
Tim Strike, Senior Manager, Recruiting & Staffing for General Dynamics interviews include:
Introduction to General Dynamics Information Technology http://cli.gs/2AB2pjApplying for a Job and Interviewing with General Dynamics Information Technology http://cli.gs/2AB2pjWhat is General Dynamics Information Technology’s Military Recruitment Program? http://cli.gs/mmnn3h
Austin West, Project Manager for General Dynamics interviews include:
Differences between Military Life and Private Industry Lifehttp://cli.gs/1L5QJEInterviews http://cli.gs/gavMUHTransition and Preparing for the Next Career http://cli.gs/rSy4QRMilitary Background and Experience http://cli.gs/YZqWJPRelocationhttp://cli.gs/EJnWUj
Help Me Help You
Be clear when asking for help from someone- resume review? referral? advice?
social collaborative tools are part of the career landscape
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