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The Social Media Job Search: Get out of the Stack and Get the Gig
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Unemployment Rate:
9.1%
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sept, 2011
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There are more unemployed Americans now than any other time in our history.
Source: Google, 10/9/11
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There are almost 14 million unemployed people in the US. That’s more than the total population of Portugal, Belgium or Cuba.
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US Unemployment
Cuba's Population
Belgium's Population
Portugal's Population
Millions
Source: Wikipedia, Sept, 2011
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44% of the 14 million unemployed Americans have been out of work longer than six months.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sept, 2011
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A person in New York sent out 1056 resumes before finally landing a job... part-time.
Source: NY Post
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Source: E-lance
94% of millennials use a job site as their primary source for job listings.
Use a job site as their primary source for finding jobs.
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40% of young professionals are using social media to help find a job.
Source: E-lance
Not using social media as a job search tool
Using social media as a job search tool
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Social Media is new the competitive advantage in a job search. A few people who did it successfully:
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Even the Wall Street Journal says that the days of getting a job by blindly emailing someone your résumé are over.
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The three ingredients to finding your new gig:
Social Media
Networking Strong Résumé
Your new gig!
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How does social media help me find a new gig?
Social Media Job
Search Plan
• A blog can help you show your knowledge of the industry you’re targeting.
• An online résumé or portfolio will give you presence on the internet and an easy place to send employers to view your experience.
• A strong LinkedIn profile will allow you network with prospective hiring managers.
• Twitter gives you the opportunity to create dialogue and credibility in your area of expertise.
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