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Dr. Thomas J. Denham© Careers In Transition LLC

ExpectationsWhat?Why?Importance as a Professional ToolFeaturesAction PlanDifferent Proficiency Levels

Goal: Learn 3 Things You Can Implement

© Careers In Transition LLC

Advice90% of what you hear today will be lost in 30 days, therefore please TAKE NOTES.

Google: “Linkedin Basics for Job Searching”

Join: Group “Careers In Transition Forum”

Please Ask Questions!

blog.TimesUnion.com/careers© Careers In Transition LLC

Career Development Process1. Self-Assessment - Who am I?

2. Career Exploration - Where am I going?

3. Action Plan - How do I get there?

4. Career Management – How do I stay in shape?

“Career counseling is answering a series of questions culminating in meaningful life work.” – Dr. Tom


What?


LinkedIn

21st Century RolodexFacebook for Professionals200+ million people use itEvery 12 days 1 million people join LinkedInBiggest IPO since Google - $352.8 Million


Why?


Your Online ReputationIS Your Reputation!

CreateBuild

PromoteProtect


“The one thing I have seen in every successful person I have ever met is their ability to grow and nurture a network of relationships.”

Harvey MackayAuthor, Swim with the Sharks

Why?YOU are your brand!Networking #1 Job Search Strategy!!!“Everybody’s Doing It.”Cost EffectiveYour Online ResumeRide the Wave or Get Crushed by ItIf you’re serious about your career, you can’t ignore it.


Why?

Opportunities Come with Self-PromotionBroadcast Your Message/MissionBecome an SME – Subject Matter ExpertNetwork BEFORE You Need a JobTool: High Touch and High Tech


Why LinkedIn?

Premier Professional Social Media Site

PlaxoBeKnownBranchOutReferralKey


Now What Do I Do?


HeadingPhoto – Sends a MessageName – Dr. Thomas J. DenhamHeadline“Career Counselor & Motivational Speaker with Careers In Transition LLC - For a Free Phone Appointment Call 518-366-8451”Location – IndustryAlbany, New York Area – Human ResourcesStatus Update


OverviewEducation – List of SchoolsRecommendations - 34Connections – 500+Website – CareersInTransitionLLC.comBlog – Albany.comPortfolio - VimeoTwitter - DrTomDenham


SummaryTell Your Story“Cover Letter”“Welcome Letter”BrandingPhone Number and EmailSpecialties

________________________BlogRecommended Reading


Experience

Job Titles and EmployersHonors/AwardsJob Descriptions# of Recommendations with Each Job


Other Features

Volunteer Experience & CausesCertifications – MBTISkills & ExpertiseEducationRecommendations – Validates Your Work


3 Circles of Influence

Quantity vs. Quality Debate

1. Inner Circle - closest contacts2. Middle Circle - close associates3. Outer Circle - lesser known contacts


Additional InformationWebsitesTwitterInterestsGroups - Careers In Transition ForumHonors and AwardsPersonal InformationContact Dr. Tom for:Your profile has been viewed by 6 people in the past 1 days.You have shown up in search results 76 times in the past 1 day.


TipsCustomize URL

Linkedin.com/in/DrTomDenhamList URL on ResumeEmail SignatureInvite Your Email Address BookSet GoalsHave Fun


http://www.linkedin.com/in/DrTomDenham

BenefitsWriting OpportunitiesIncreased ClientsNew Speaking EngagementsReposting of Weekly Blog ArticleTV and Internet Radio Show AppearancesWebinarsSpeed Networking Events


Action Plan“What can I do TODAY to create, build, and

protect my online reputation?”

Success can only be done incrementally

After today, I need to…

Start Doing…Stop Doing…Continue Doing…Do More…Do Less…Do Differently…


NetworkingNetworkingNetworking


Thank You!!!Dr. TomDenham

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