uf march 31 2012 using social media in your job search
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Presentation done for the March 31, 2012 ACES Mentoring Society at the University of FloridaTRANSCRIPT
Using Social Media and Personal Branding in your Job Search
Stephen Wycoff
Blog @ StephenWycoff.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
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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