Values In Social Media for the Job Seeker

Values In Social Media

For the Job Seeker

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Social Media Platforms

• LinkedIn

• Facebook

• Twitter


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Tools

Blogging

TweetDeck

Ping.fm

YouTube Google

Alerts

Slideshare



SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS


Get LinkedIn



What is LinkedIn

• Network of experienced professionals from around the world

• Represents 150 industries and 200 countries • Be found• Be introduced• Collaborate


Why Get Connected with LinkedIn

• Professional network • Help the people you trust


Benefits of LinkedIn

• Showcase skills/experience/talents• Get recommendations• Connect with the hiring managers• Build Relationships• Ask and Answer Questions/Discussions• Search for Jobs


LinkedIn Tips

• Jobs– Title– Company– Zip Code– Industry

• Company- Zip Code- Company Name- Industry

• Connection Degrees– 1st Degree– 2nd Degree– 3rd Degree

• Spam– Five I Don’t Knows

(IDK)– Group or Friend


Showcase Your Skills/Talents/Experience

• LinkedIn allows you to showcase your expertise

• Helps people and opportunities find you• Be Discovered


Recommendations

• Valued• Strengths• Leadership


Connect with the Hiring Manager

• Reach out• Email• Other Means


Building Relationships

• Connect with others:– In your industry– In your profession– In your area– Outside of your network


Questions/Discussions

• Have your questions answered by experts in the field.

• Get feedback on a product or service.• Answers (Ask)/get documents (case studies,

ebooks) and templates.• Provide feedback• Engage with others


Facebook



What is Facebook

• Share information• Connect with people


Why Get on Facebook

• Personal side• Reach out to friends• Meet new people• Demonstrate your expertise• Share news/information


Tweeting with Twitter



What is Twitter

• Micro-blogging• Real-Time Information• Influencer


Why Use Twitter

• Build Credibility • Understand Companies• Share information• Prove Your Expertise• Build Relationships


Twitter Friends

• Personal network & referral networks– Current & former co-workers– Clients– Vendors– Other industry contacts

• Ask questions to engage your followers• Followers follow you


Share Information

• Interesting industry information• Always be positive• Share information• Re-tweet information


SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLSUsing Sources


Blogosphere



What is a Blog

• A type of website• Journal• Limited words


Why Blog

• Showcase your expertise• Build and brand yourself• Connect with industry leaders


Build your Brand

• Creates a readership of devotees• Develop relationships• Exposure• Showcase your expertise• Become an industry leader


www.tweetdeck.com



http://www.tweetdeck.com/

What is Tweetdeck

• Twitter tool• Personal browser• Management tool


Why Use Tweetdeck

• Customizable– Create Groups– Save Searches– Automatic Updates– View Columns


http://ping.fm



http://ping.fm/

What is Ping.fm

• Free web service• Post to different social networking mediums


Why Use Ping.fm

• Streamlines the process• Services three categories

– Status updates– Blogs– Micro-blogs


www.youtube.com



http://www.youtube.com/

What is YouTube

Video sharing


Why Use YouTube

• Build your brand– Showcase your expertise– Let people know you are currently looking for new

opportunities– Post video’s


www.google.com/alerts



http://www.google.com/alerts

What is a Google Alert

Email updates


Why Use Google Alerts

• Monitoring your brand• Keeping current on a company or industry • Stay informed about the job market• Monitor job opportunities


www.slideshare.net



http://www.slideshare.net/

What is SlideShare

• Business Media Site• Share Presentations• Viral

• Social Networks• Blogs


Why Use Slideshare

• Share ideas• Connect with others• Exemplify your expertise• Brand and Promote Yourself


Social Media Wrap-Up



Social Media Wrap-Up

• Maintain networks• Post regularly• Streamline your time


Questions?

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Additional Links & Information

• www.alltop.com – A source of different blogs • www.prweb.com – press releases• www.linkup.com – job openings pulled from most

corporate websites• www.indeed.com – job openings• Join a job club

– Extreme Networking Team on LinkedIn or Extreme_Networking_Group on Yahoo! Groups

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Values In Social Media for the Job Seeker