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#NAFSA14 Beyond the Resume: Enhancing Career Development with Social Media

Using Social Media to Enhance Career Development

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This session was presented by Kayla Patterson of GoMedia, and Tiffany Harrison of GoAbroad.com at the NAFSA 2014 National Conference in San Diego, CA.

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#NAFSA14

Beyond the Resume: Enhancing Career Development with Social Media

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PRESENTED BY:

KAYLA PATTERSON

GOMEDIA MANAGER

[email protected]@kaylapatt | @_GoMedia_www.linkedin.com/in/kaylapatterson

TIFFANY HARRISON

OUTREACH MANAGER

[email protected]@ttmharrison | @GoAbroadwww.linkedin.com/in/ttmharrison

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MAIN TOPICS

Why Social Media is Important for

Career Development

Best Practices on LinkedIn

Best Practices on Twitter

Key Takeaways

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WHY IS SOCIAL MEDIA IMPORTANT?

• Integral to job searching today• Huge opportunity for networking• Great way to stay in touch• Knowledge sharing• Part of your online reputation

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BEST PRACTICES LINKEDIN

#1. Be Creative With Your Title

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BEST PRACTICES LINKEDIN

#2. Include Detailed Summary

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BEST PRACTICES LINKEDIN#3. Add Job Descriptions

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BEST PRACTICES LINKEDIN

#4. Link to Projects

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BEST PRACTICES LINKEDIN

#5. Showcase Skills

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BEST PRACTICES LINKEDIN

• Make & find connections• Send messages• Post updates• Interact/engage with other posts• Join groups• Facilitate discussions

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BEST PRACTICES TWITTER

#1. Include Descriptive Bio

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BEST PRACTICES TWITTER#2. Optimize Your Tweets

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BEST PRACTICES TWITTER

#3. Utilize Twitter Lists

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BEST PRACTICES TWITTER

• Follow top influencers• Be courteous (TYs & #FF)• Tweet consistently• Use hashtags• Be creative & authentic

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KEY TAKEAWAYS5 Steps to Being More Successful with Using Social Media for Career Development

#NAFSA14

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Embrace being online!01

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Understand how social media can help you

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Become familiar with the best practices

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Analyze your efforts04

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Invest in your online reputation05

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QUESTIONS?

KAYLA PATTERSON

GOMEDIA MANAGER

[email protected]@kaylapatt | @_GoMedia_www.linkedin.com/in/kaylapatterson

TIFFANY HARRISON

OUTREACH MANAGER

[email protected]@ttmharrison | @GoAbroadwww.linkedin.com/in/ttmharrison