social networking 101: a job seekers guide to establishing your internet footprint

Social networking is:› Internet based technologies commonly

referred to as Web 2.0› Purpose is to connect with people and

share information› Many sites have different purposes

Job seeking Sharing pictures, videos, info and other

items Connecting with friends and family

Social networking helps you:› Establish professional creditability› Builds an online presence› Makes you easy to find

Social networking helps you› Build a network of strong professionals› Connect you to your next opportunity› Help you find positions not on the

traditional job boards

Some social networks are dedicated job resources› Easier for job seeking professionals to

connect› Share and contribute advise, experience

and valuable resources› Way to expand your network and help

others in the process› Check out: www.jux-ta-pose.com

Three things you need to get started› Your elevator speech› Your employment and education history› Your current contacts

How to start on social networking› Pick a platform

LinkedIn Facebook Myspace Plaxo Twitter

› Build your network› Clean up existing profiles to maintain

professionalism

How do I learn to use social networking sites?› Set goals and seek a social networking

coach› Look for free webinars and classes› Connect with others who can help you› Check out: www.socialnetnet.com

JobAngels – non-profit created to help the job seeker› Got started as a random act of kindness› Utilize mainly social networking to connect

Job seekers and JobAngels › Social networks, started on January 29,

2009 Twitter = 9,320 followers LinkedIn = 6,740 connections Facebook = 3,052 friends

Pick your network Create your profiles Get a social networking coach Start connecting!!!

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