Get off the Career Ladder and Hop on the Web
Sandy BlanqueraCEO of Social Boomerang
Shift Happens!The world is changing fast.
Let’s talk;
Job searches are
changing too
70% of all jobs are not advertised.Only 3-5% of jobs are advertised on
companies like Monster.com ~ITtoolbox.com
Monster.com was down -9% in visitors in December 2008. ~Comscore 1/2008
Only a small percentage of jobs posted, get filled through Monster.
Social Networking Trends
Traditional Job Search
Create a resume Find jobs – papers, websites Apply Networking Phone references
Today’s Job Search Resume not essential – Google searches &
Linked-in Employee Referrals are #1 way to be found Social Networking # 1 way to grow your network Resume Blogs – new way to share your resume Niche Job Boards – Ladders.com Newspapers – will be an artifact for job seekers Career Fairs – still help build network Search Firms – still a good way to find a job
What You Can Do
Use the Internet to your advantage by creating a one-to-many-relationship. In short, learn online career marketing.
Learn how to get access to jobs that are not advertised.
Get access to effective job search engines where you will see 99% of the advertised jobs on the Internet (i.e. indeed.com, careerbuilder.com)
Learn how to harness the Internet for your advantage and for what it was created for a one-to-many-relationship.
Improve your social networking
Improve your involvement in sites that provide a one-candidate-to-many-employers instead of one candidate to one company.~ ITtoolbox.com
5 Strategies to have a better job search
1. Find blogs on resume writing, interview tips, and job searching
2. Join groups on Linkedin for Job Seekers
3. Download free e-books on job search activity
4. Find chats and forums
5. Advise people know on social media what you are looking for
5 Strategies to survive a weak job market
1. Stay positive
2. Surround yourself with support
3. Don’t believe all that you hear and read
4. Have long-term focus, and short term goals
5. Realize that all of your efforts count
What is the bottom line?