Social Networking
& Your Career
Jeff Carter
UnisonSearch, LLC
Wednesday March 3, 2010
Social Networking
Why is it Important?
What are the Tools?
How do YOU make the Tools work for YOU?
Why is this Important?
2009 Sources of Hire
Hires attributed to Job Boards represent 13.2% of external
hires.
Monster & CareerBuilder
Referrals make up 26.7% of all external hires. This is arguably
the number one external source.
Source: http://www.careerxroads.com/news/articles.asp
Why is this Important?
Social Networking vs. Regular Networking
The game is the same, the tools have changed
What are the Tools?
The Big Four:
LinkedIn
Facebook
Twitter
Blogs
LinkedIn
There are over 130,000 recruiters on LinkedIn.
Source:
http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-linkedin/
LinkedIn
If youre looking for a job, heres what you can do on LinkedIn:
Create a detailed personal profile because there are over 130,000
recruiters on LinkedIn. Search the Jobs database using specific
keywords, job titles, and geographic locations. See company
profiles and current employees. Use your connections to get an
introduction or informational interview. Search for people who used
to work for a company and contact them. Do all of this without
taking time off from work
Source:
http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-linkedin/
Facebook
Connect w/ Friends & Family
Fan Pages
Groups
Privacy
Twitter
Platform for Conversations
Research
Tools (i.e. search.twitter.com, Twellow, Seesmic, etc.)
Blogs
Advantages:
Free
Easy to set up & Administer
Platform for expression
Resume +
Search Engine Optimization
Blogs
Wordpress
Blogger
Livejournal
etc.
How to get the most out of Social Networking as a
Professional
Cultivate a strong network - Connect
Keep your Image in mind
Be found - but control your identity
Reach out
Be interesting
Showcase your skills
**Find your Passion!**
Contact Me
Old-School
Phone: (404) 509-0586
Email: [email protected]
Social
Skype: jc_unison
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffcarter00
Twitter: @unisonsearch
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Blog: http://unisonsearch.wordpress.com
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