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How to use Linkedin and Twitter in the Job Search
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How to Use Social Networks In The Job Search
By Julie Albaugh
Social Networks & The Job Search
What do Microsoft, Ebay, Netflix, and Target have in common?
All these companies have used LinkedIn to recruit candidates for employment.
What is Linkedin?
• Is a social networking site specifically for professionals and businesses.
• Create a profile describing your expertise and work experience.
• Add friends or connections
• Give public recommendations for your colleagues.
Linkedin Info
• 41 million members in over 200 countries
• Members comprise 130 different industries, and include 130,000 recruiters.
• Executives from all Fortune 500 companies are LinkedIn members.
LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn Profile Resume of the Future
• Very popular with recruiters lookingfor good candidates.
• Build Profile with any Web-enabled phone
• Compose resumes, view job listings and contact prospective employers on the go
(m.linkedin.com)
• Secure way to compile a resume online
LinkedIn What To Do?
• Update Your Profile
A complete, updated profile helps recruiters find you with opportunities.
• Get Recommendations
Your profile represents you so make sure you put your best foot forward.
• Add Connections & Groups
Chances of getting a job are much better when you know someone at the company.
LinkedIn What Makes My Profile Complete?
• A current position.
• Two past positions.
• Education.
• Profile summary.
• A profile photo.
• Specialties.
• At least three recommendations.
LinkedIn Find Connections & Groups
LinkedIn Find Jobs in Groups
& Use Answers
LinkedIn Links
Job Insider – is a tool to download that will inform you how you are connected at jobs listed on Monster, CareerBuilder, HotJobs, Craigslist, SimplyHired, Dice, and Vault.
http://www.linkedin.com/static?key=jobsinsider_download&trk=jh_jobinsider
SimplyHired.com
http://learn.linkedin.com/
What is Twitter
• Service for friends, family, and coworkers to communicate
• Bloggers can use it as a mini-blogging tool.
• Can Be Restricted to a circle of friends or available to the public
Find a Connection on Twitter
• Can not find a connection on Linkedin?
• Find Connections on Twitter
• Use you Linkedin Profile as your
Website Address on Twitter www.linkedin.com/juliealbaugh
Companies Using Twitter
• Zappos
• Rainier PR
• ATT
• Search for other companies
Twitter Links
•www.twitterjobsearch.com
•www.twitter.com/JobShouts
•www.twitter.com/jobangels
•www.twitip.com/leverage-twitter-for- your-job- search
Questions ?
Presented ByJulie Albaugh
www.facebook.com/julieannalbaughwww.linkedin.com/juliealbaughwww.twitter.com/juliealbaugh
www.twitter.com/springfieldohio
Resources:www.cnnmoney.com
http://jobsearch.about.comwww.linkedin.com