An AOII presentation on professional internet useBy: Jenna Long

Getting Started

Benefits of Linked in (while you sign in )

• Networking!• See what other people in your field are doing• Check to feed to see people’s new jobs• Connect with...

– Students in your same major at a different college– People who give you their card at job

fairs/conferences– People you work with– Teachers

• (success stories)

Make it you...

First Thing People See... Your Header

Good• (Major) student at Cal

Poly, San Luis Obispo• Recent college

graduate seeking entry level job

• Aspiring _ professional• Use | Pipelines | |• Happy Picture, Classy

Bad• FroYo Server• Don’t use commas ( , )

• Summary = Condensed Cover Letter–What you’re looking for (internship, part-

time, full time, in the ____ field in San Luis Obispo

– Qualifications (I an employee at ___ your specialties, very condensed)

–What you’ve learned from experiences– Ultimately, I want a career in... I can be

a great asset to your company

• Like your resume, but more detailed (use sentences not bullet points)– Include everything, no space limitations

• Places not to put... Jobs like Forever 21, Frozen Yogurt, etc – If you do... Relate it to your goal, describe

accomplishments (ex. Raised sales 10%)• Can include AOII Positions, and other

leadership roles

Recommendations...tell all

• Personalize the message

Skills!

One more way to support your sisters... ENDORSE THEM!

• Things to include... Cal Poly Clubs, Honor Societies, etc.

• Explain your involvement and what the organization does

• Experience...Organizations???

• Things to include...–WOW Leader– Arthritis Foundation

• Include activities, its ok to re-list them

• GPA? Optional... Put if its above 3.0

• Only include what is relevant... No random GEs

Groups!

Activities• News tab – articles fit for you• Share an interesting article on the

wall• Make connections: send personalized

message

• Be careful...don’t stalk

How different is “professional” you from “everyday” you?

...Lets talk FaceBook

Companies look at your facebook: Fact

• Repeated themes = red flag– Ex. crazy partying

• Use facebook as a tool – show good things– Ex. Pictures of you volunteering at Feed My

Starving Children• 35% of hiring managers google you• 23% look up your facebook (Pomenon Institute survey)

• 1 reason: Its easier/faster than calling references

Things to avoid on Facebook• Posting pictures/comments of illegal

drugs (duh!)• Bad grammar/spelling• Public complaining – Don’t rant

– Your status ≠ your therapist• Handles of alcohol in pictures

Privacy Settings!

Facebook can be Good!• “Facebook Personality Score”(Illinois University)

– Conscientiousness: well organized, hard-working– Emotional stability: no negative posts– Agreeableness: no facebook conflicts/heated debates– Extraversion: photos in social settings– Openness: travel and intellect

• Look worldly– photos of trips to other countries

• Show your smarts– update status with how much you enjoyed the book War and Peace

• Have lots of facebook friends (Auburn University)

• Remember you are not just representing YOU. You are a part of an organization bigger than that

• Employers care about your facebook after you’re hired too!