Social Media & Networking How-To

Social Media & Networking How-

To

Laura DeJoseph McArdle Internship Coordinator Career Services

Nerisa Arias Graduate Intern Career Services

Introductions

Social Media Social Media in Your Career How to Use it to Network Networking Explained Benefits & How It Works

Agenda

Social Media can be defined as various online communication platforms that allow people to share information and resources.

Examples include Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

What is Social Media?

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Will it help me find a job?

Social Media & Your Career

Have you ever tried Googling yourself? It will give insight on what your online presence

looks like.

Social Media & Your Career

Remember what goes into the internet stays their forever.

You should not posts pictures of red cups, drugs/smoke, or nudity, etcetera.

You should not use social media as an outlet for cyber bullying, ignorance, or hate.

You should not document every single thing you do throughout the day (ie. Went to my BIO class and now going to eat lunch, then go to work).

Every time you post something make sure to ask yourself if it best represents who you are as a person.

How Should I NOT Use Social Media?

Professional Presence Online Portfolio Follow companies for job leads and to stay

up on trends Follow handles that discuss jobs Use social media to help you stay connected

to your networks and for job searching.

How Should I Use Social Media?

Definition of NETWORKING 1 :  the exchange of information or services

among individuals, groups, or institutions; specifically :  the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business

What is Networking?

Networking is using people Nobody wants to be helpful New contacts will give you a job Only extraverts are good at this Networking is only about getting jobs

Networking Myths

Six degrees of separation. Get a job. Develop your career. Obtain referrals. Explore career options. Low risk of false pretenses.

Monster.com

Why Should I Network?

Does It Work?

Does It Work?

Expands your network Connects you to their network Connections lead to hidden opportunities Employers hire based on referrals

Why Does it Work?

Asking questions Sharing stories Learning from others Being interested Building connections

How Do I Do it?

Networking Involves: Energy Outside comfort zone Using phone, email, web, face to face Authenticity Follow up

How Do I Do it?

• Make courteous initial contact• Ask for information, not a job• Face-to-face meetings• Be politely persistent• Try to obtain referrals • Follow up/keep them informed of your

progress• Thank them

Informational Interviews

Questions Could you describe one of your typical workdays for

me? What skills are required in your position?  What parts of your job do you find most challenging?  What do find most enjoyable?  Are there any negatives to your job?  Which seasons of the year are toughest in your job?  How would you describe the culture?

Informational Interviews

Faculty Professionals Employers Other Students Alumni

Alumni Office, Bray 219 Alumni Database

Who Should I Network With?

Parties, events Meeting people in class Professional associations Career fairs Class Info sessions Social Media

Ways to Network

LinkedInLinkedIn for Students: Your Career Starts HereBuild Your Professional Network

Networking through Social Media

LinkedIn for StudentsTip Sheets & Videos

ArticleThe Best Way to Connect with Alumni on LinkedIn

Networking through Social Media

Sample Letter

LinkedIn.com/Alumni LinkedIn.com

Advanced Search

How to Connect on LinkedIn

Twitter Networking Using Twitter #conservation #climatechange Green Hashtag List

Networking through Social Media

A good network is really just a circle of friends. It’s a two-way street of helpful relationships.

Remember three things: in every social situation you’re in, make sure people leave knowing who you are, what service/skills you provide, and how to get a hold of you.

Karmic payoff.  You help others, others will help you. Everyone likes people who are helpful – so good things will likely come toward those people.

Networking can lead to Jobs, connections, internships, job shadows, tour of work place

Networking Tips

Social Media Tips