uf march 31 2012 using social media in your job search

Using Social Media and Personal Branding in your Job Search

Stephen Wycoff

Blog @ StephenWycoff.com

Stephen.Wycoff@gmail.com

Here are the numbers and trends

Social Media VideoSource: http://youtu.be/0pjuV5zUlMcJob Seeker InfographicSource:http://blog.jobvite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Jobvite-Social-Job-Seeker-Infographic.png

92 % of Hiring Managers in 2010 used or plan to recruit via social networks….of these

86 % use Linked In 60% use Facebook 50 % use Twitter

Linked In

Complete your profile with as much information as possible

Get a professional picture Join Groups and comment Connect Ask for recommendations – These are your

online references Add your blog and Facebook Page

LinkedIn – 100% Complete

LinkedIn - Groups

LinkedIn – Live, Work, Play, Network in Gainesville Group

LinkedIn - Recommendations

LinkedIn - Jobs

Facebook

Targeted Advertising based upon your age, location, likes and interests

Keep your posts and pictures clean

Video Resume

Unique way to set yourself out differently from everyone else applying for the same job

Research the company you want to work for Think about the future Post it everywhere you can

Linked In Facebook Resume, email, etc.

Finding jobs

Indeed.com Post your resume here for free

Simplyhired.com Connect with LinkedIn Profile

Jobzey.com jobsminer.com

Social Media Job Search TwitJobSearch.com TweetMyJobs.com

Finding Jobs – Indeed.com

Finding Jobs – Indeed.com

SimplyHired with LinkedIn On

Jobzey – UF Grad

Researching companies and people FindPeopleOnPlus.com Linkedin.com

Personal Branding – Brandyourself.com

Ways to be found on the internet Socialbios.com path.to Zoominfo.com Google + profile LinkedIn Facebook Emurse.com resumebear.com

Good luck. Don’t be afraid to promote yourself

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