ThatJeffSmith & DBAKevlar, (Jeff Smith &Kellyn Pot’Vin-Gorman)
product manager on the DB team I like to help people be better at ORCL I’ve been told I have a ‘dry sense of
humor’
In a former life… @hillbillyToad ‘that’ Toad guy Great job, great career, not great for me
from WV but ‘hillbilly’ doesn’t helpWanted to be ‘Jeff’ not someone else’s
product or brand
DBAKevlar I like to block people…. Consulting Member of Technical Staff
for SCP Team, Enterprise Manager at Oracle
Late Into the Game… Always DBAKevlar Been online since 2008-2009. Big on mentoring others and teaching
the next generation of technologists.
Suggested Best Practices Decide type of social media presence/online
persona you want to present. But be authentic, find your ‘voice’ Separate personal and professional Know what’s appropriate for each network Privacy settings for personal as appropriate Social media policies are YOUR FRIEND!
Social Media Only Works for a Few, Jeff and Kellyn…
No, We’re Not Special We worked at it. There is [something] of a formula, (but
don’t ask Jeff for the algorithm, math is not his strong suit…)
Yes, It is Important to Your Career 77% of Prospective Employers Google
candidates. 43% pass on candidates either because
of what they ARE or AREN’T posting online.
http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/getting-started/HR-Googling-Job-Applicants/article.aspxhttp://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?sd=6%2F26%2F2014&id=pr829&ed=12%2F31%2F2014
It Doesn’t Have to be Hard
Case Study: Monty Latiolais An Oracle ACE 4 years President of Major OUG Blogging Since 2007
@monty_odtug ODTUG?
Butcher, baker, candlestick maker
True Story!
Magi?
Nice hat Mr. President?
All Over the Place Confusing Not memorable, or for the wrong
reasons Let me sum up, no there is too much
What is it you’d say ya do here?
Themes…
Corralling…
Benefits?
Please go read Pt2, Kellyn’s Story
And, we’re back! Some tips…
Connecting Tips Don’t use the default, lame-O connection message Remind the person how you know them, where
you may have seen them, or why you’d like to join their network.
Don’t connect with just anybody- ensure they offer value to your network.
Profile: Handle & Pic
Don’t tie yourself to a brand or tech Be your OWN brand, e.g. DBAKevlar
Bio Give people a REASON to follow you Include a LINK
1. About.Me2. LinkedIn3. Blog/Website
Summary Find your online persona Build your own brand, not just a company’s Figure out what social media makes sense
for the presence you wish to make. Use different formats to broadcast to as
large an audience as possible.
Want help? Tweet me or Kellyn!
@thatjeffsmith@dbakevlar
We won’t put you on the Internet unless you say it’s OK