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- 1. Find Info onSocial Networks for Job Seekers Mary McCaffrey | Sandra Sajonas January 12, 2012 Business & Career Library
- 2. Agenda Introduction to online social networking A look at LinkedIn Learn strategies, tips and tricks to maximize your job search
- 3. Why is networkingimportant “ hidden job market” 65 to 85 % of jobs are found through networking build your network
- 4. What is onlinesocial networking? On the internet, it is the process and practice of interacting with each other through web sites for the purpose of sharing, gaining, propagating and discussing all manner of information.
- 5. Why is itimportant?
- 6. Why is itimportant?
- 7. What are socialnetworking sites? Social networking sites are websites that connect people. In these online communities, people can join and establish a page with their profile.
- 8. Social networking sites200 + online social networking sites and growing Wikipedia list of social networking sites eBizMBA Rank – Top 15 Most Popular Sites TopTenREVIEWS – 2012 Social Networking Site Comparison Mashable Business - Top10 Social Sites for Finding a Job
- 9. Choosing a siteAsk Yourself Will this site help me reach my main goal? Who is on this site? What information is this site asking from me? How much will I be able to edit or change my profile? Will I be able to change my privacy or security settings? Is this site free?
- 10. LinkedIn is currentlythe most popular job search and networking tool Executives from all Fortune 500 companies are LinkedIn users. (Econsultancy 2010) 66% of LinkedIn users are decision-makers and tend to be more senior in their companies. (Anderson Analytics, 2008)
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- 12. Join Create yourprofile Start looking for connections Start searching for a job
- 13. 2. Create yourprofile Premeditate your profile – objectives, main messages Create your reputation – brand yourself Be authentic and transparent Be present – don’t just start then never check in Monitor and refine
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- 15. 3. Start lookingfor connections Send invitation to your email contacts Send invitation to people at school or job Connect through your connection’s connections Join groups to expand your connection Linkedin’s “People You May Know”
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- 18. 3. Start lookingfor a job “ Jobs you may be interested in” “ Search for companies” Use your Linkedin connections
- 19. 1. Helpsyou research industries, companies, career over 100 million companies have profiles from more than 150 industries industries – monitor LinkedIn discussions to see trends & what people are discussing, look through your network & set up informational interviews, join alumni groups companies – check groups, info interview follow companies of interest, look for people who left company for info, see if there is a high turnover careers - More button on top of LinkedIn main menu, type in career, can see people in this career & see their profiles, related skills, job growth, LinkedIn will identify who the major employers are, career related group suggestions to join
- 20. 2. Help identifyjob openings play around with search keywords, phrases, you may want to change language on your own profile based on what you see in other profiles of people in same field can search by keyword, job title, company, location - sign up for email alerts about jobs
- 21. 3. Help toprepare for interview -research company and industry before hand -find someone who works or used to work for a company
- 22. Twitter chats. Recruiters and job-seekers use a hashtag to be part of a particular Twitter conversation. Popular chats include #jobhuntchat (Mondays at 10 a.m. ET) and #careerchat (Tuesdays at 1 p.m. ET).
- 23. How to NetworkProfessionally Online Your LinkedIn profile is your online business card, your resume, and your letters of recommendation all in one. Think broadly about all the experience you have. The more relevant information you provide, the more people will find reasons to connect with you. Don’t be shy, remain professional and make sure you complete your profile
- 24. Reach out andtouch The best networks begin with those you know and trust, and then grow based on personal referrals. Begin with those in your real world: Start building your LinkedIn network by uploading your online address book and connecting to friends, relatives, internship colleagues, and professionals you know in the “real world.” Personal Touch: As you build your connections on LinkedIn, always customize your connection requests with a friendly note; a reminder of where you met or what organization you have in common. If you’re being referred by a mutual friend, write a brief intro of who you are and why you’d like to connect. You’ll impress people with your personal touch.
- 25. Join LinkedIn Groups- your college, professional associations, volunteer organizations, previous employers—as a member you can comment on discussions, find exclusive job listings, and meet people who share common interests. Lend a (virtual) hand-- as you build connections and group memberships, think about what you can do to support other people. Comment on a classmate’s status update, forward a job listing that fits the criteria of a friend, or write a recommendation for a colleague. You’ll find that your generosity is always rewarded.
- 26. Update Often Updatestatus at least once a week —you can do this directly on LinkedIn or by linking your Twitter account and marking tweets with #in. Mention events you’re attending, projects you’ve completed, and other professional news. LinkedIn’s Answers feature - great place to seek advice from a global landscape. You can also demonstrate what you have to offer by answering people’s questions about a topic where you have some expertise. The more active you are in Answers, the more people will view your profile and want to connect with you.
- 27. Research & ReachOut Do your homework : Prepare for an informational interview, a job interview or a networking get-together by accessing Company Pages to research organizations and their employees. Use the Advanced Search to find things you have in common with people you’re meeting. Reach Out: Support your online networking with real human contact. Set up phone calls, attend live events, and send snail mail notes to people you interact with on LinkedIn. Remember: online methods should supplement, not replace, in-person relationship-building.
- 28. Caveats Keep up-to-datewith changes What does your web presence say about you? Who owns your linked in contacts? In November 2011, a court in England required an ex-employee to turn over all of his LinkedIn contacts to his former employer Online social networks augments (not replaces) cocktail parties, meetings, etc.
- 29. Other Twitter chats. Recruiters and job-seekers use a hashtag to be part of a particular Twitter conversation. Popular chats include #jobhuntchat (Mondays at 10 a.m. ET) and #careerchat (Tuesdays at 1 p.m. ET).
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Editor's Notes
- #4 % of jobs found through network – Harvard Business School Audience – anyone know what the hidden job market is? Audience example of someone finding job through hidden network Audience – turn to person next to you, introduce yourselves, ask what you expect from this presentation Audience – share what you discussed
- #6 Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey 2011 graph Head hunting on social networks- LC job offer example
- #7 Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey 2011 graph Head hunting on social networks- LC job offer example 90% of hiring managers will check for you online before deciding to interview you
- #9 There are tons of social networking sites. Unfortunately, social networking is still the wild, wild west so there isn’t an entity that oversees or evaluates these sites. You don’t have to try every single one to come out. In this case, its okay to be fashionably late to the party. Wait and see what others are saying before you join. There are some lists out there that can give you a better idea of which site to join.
- #14 -don’t post entire resume on profile Capture interest with key words and vocabulary from industry/job of interest Make sure to have profile heading (professional heading), photo, summary, specialties, employment, skills, education
- #16 When sending an invitation, Linked in has a default, but it will help the person to remember you if you write an message in. You can also put in people who’s business card you have & ditch the cards.
- #19 Alexa’s story – hired through someone she met on Linkedin Lisa – recruiter on Linkedin asking her to apply for a job
- #22 Interview prep - Use Linkedin to find people who work or may have worked for a company & see if you can get more info from them about the company, research people you’ll be interviewing with if possible, research company competituor
- #29 Site changes – e.g. facebook privacy setting Web presence - - 90% of hiring managers will check you online before deciding to interview you, make sure you’re using right key words, use in profile header, summary