using the internet and social media in your job search
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http://www.ClearedJobs.Net This version of Using the Internet and Social Media in Your Job Search is presented at military transition classes in the Washington, DC area. For more information on Cleared Job Fairs, visit: http://www.ClearedJobs.Net/cleared-jobfairsTRANSCRIPT
Using the Internet and
Social Networking in Your Job
Search
What are we doing today?
• Tips from recruiters
• Career Sites or Job Boards
• Social Networks
Recruiters are unique
Networking is #1
Social networks
expand your reach
Goals, Strategy and Target Employers
Accomplishments
Not
Responsibilities
Learn from others who have already transitioned.
Apply only when meet 80+% job requirements.
Clearance Level?
Relevant Keywords?
Where are they hiring?
Who is Hiring?
What positions match your skills?
Start with a broad search
Search clearance levels lower than your current clearance.
Register on Target Company Sites
Refresh
Log in at least monthly.
Lets recruiters know you’re still looking.
1 in 7 Employee Referrals is Hired
1 in 100 General Candidates
is Hired JobVite 2013
Social Media
1. Networking
2. Reputational Tool
3. Great info source
Hiring managers look for on social media?
- Professional presentation
- Fit with company culture
CareerBuilder, 6/13
Online Reputation
• Google Yourself
• Do you need to change profiles or new presence?
• Check privacy settings
Follow target companies and your profession.
Create Google+ profile if need a more robust online presence.
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
• Experience include key accomplishments and how you impacted the organization
• Complete Volunteer Experience & Causes, Certifications, Education, Skills, etc.
Good Profile cont.
Strategic Recommendations
LinkedIn Groups
Search Target Companies
Endorsements
Personalize your invitations to connect
Review interviewer(s) LinkedIn profiles
1. Complete profile
2. Join groups and participate
3. Get/give strategic recommendations
4. Research and follow target employers
4 Things You Must Do
Follow recruiters & target companies
Is your Twitter profile employer friendly?
You never know who may be able to help your job search.
Follow Targeted Employers
Search Employer
Search Job Position
Profiles, Groups, Discussions and more
This is the best thing that could ever happen here and it is going to be a great networking roup for intelligence careers
www.TheIntelligenceCommunity.com
Connect with your target companies.
Social networking isn’t over
after you land the job
Upcoming Cleared Job Fairs
May 8 – Crystal City, Va
June 5 – Tysons Corner, Va
www.ClearedJobs.Net
Thanks for your service!