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The Power of Networking
Relationships Matter
The Power of Networking
“The internet ‘IS’ a poor substitute for real human interaction, though it does facilitate (or enrich) relationships I'd never have been able to have without it.” Brad F.
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Introduction
Objective: Introduction to LinkedIn as a tool to facilitate your job search and management of your ongoing personal network.
Public profile Networking
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Networking tool for professionals 80 million subscribers - World wide Based on 3 degrees of separation 100,000+ recruiters Provided public profile More connections greater search capability Used by: customers, personnel departments,
recruiters, associates, friends...
About Linkedin
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Set Up
Initial profile Things to consider
Privacy Contact levels Will be searched by others
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Public Profile
What Job you are after (Marketing Sales Professional) Picture (Good idea) Current / Past Companies Education Summary Specialties Patents Experience Recommendations Groups & Associations Honors & Awards
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Networking
Career Phase Networking (employed or not) Look for opportunities to network “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” Elevator speech (30 - 60 seconds) Business cards
Helping People How can I help you?
Getting Connected Associations & Groups
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Networking
Increase visibilityvisibility Add connections
Improve your connect ability Create personalized website Include link to your email signature
Ask for Advice Example: Who’s a good, fast, and cheap patent lawyer?
Introduction - 5 Free
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Searching
People Search Find friends and colleagues from your past
Job Search Advanced Search
Companies Location Titles (Recruiter, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources) Employees in your network Keywords Industry
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Target Companies
Networking Join special interest groups / associations Many jobs are not ever posted or advertised
Job Boards Monster, CareerBuilder, Ladders, Dice, Job Finder, indeed.com,
Jobs.com
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Call to Action
Build and/or strengthen your profile Meet people and build your network Search your target companies Research in preparation for interviews Talk to hiring manager if possible Take friend or colleague out to lunch
Ask about the company They can pass your resume to hiring manager or recruiter
Many jobs are not posted
Network.....Network.....Network