How to use social media during your job search

Presented by:

Holly BunnMs. Resume Helpholly@msresumehelp.comwww.msresumehelp.com

• Resume Writer, Project Manager, Budding Blogger

• 13 Years Human Resources Experience

• Implemented Resume Management Systems - the technology used by recruiters to manage resumes.

• Managed two Career Management Offices helping client’s get back to work after being laid-off.

Education

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Global Management

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) – English

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt

• Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)

Who am I?

Holly BunnMs. Resume Help

FACT: 80% of job openings are filled using social media

Recruiters use Social Media to find candidates 98% 42% 33%

Source: Bullhorn Reach, 2012 “The 2012 Social Recruiting Activity Report”; “2011 Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey Results”

What Does Your Social Media Profile Say About You?

Top 5 Mistakes Job Seekers Make when using Social Media

• Displaying inappropriate photos or pictures on your profile (ex. Alcohol consumption)

Source: Jobvite.com

NOTE: Full list available during live workshop….

Top 6 items Recruiters look for on Social Media Profiles

• Your Picture and Contact information(not shadowman or your children)

• Communications Skills (good or bad)

NOTE: Full list available during live workshop….

• Source: The Undercover Recruiter “How Employers User Social Media to Screen Applicants” http://bit.ly/U8IAyz

Source: “2012 Recruiter Activity Report” Bullhorn Reach

Who uses Social Media?

• LinkedIn has 161M users

• Facebook has 900M users

• Twitter 500M users

• Pinterest 31M Users and growing

Sources: LinkedIn Press Center; CNN.Money.com; Mashable.com; Techcrunch.com

Tips for Success

• Personalize your link: www.linkedin.com/in/johnsmith

• Create a unique Headliner. How?NOTE: Full list available during live workshop….

Tips for Success• Update Work & education sections with current

information and set as public view (add a Google voice#)

NOTE: Full list available during live workshop….

Tips for Success• Tweet that you are looking for a job.

NOTE: Full list available during live workshop….

Tips for Success• Leave comments that are keyword optimized (use #)• Pin, Repin, Repeat

NOTE: Full list available during live workshop….

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