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Using LinkedIn in your Job Search

Using LinkedIn in your Job Search

=> Groups benefits Daulton West, Jr November 9, 2012

ASocialMediaChampion4U 2009

ASocialMediaChampion4U 20012*Benefits of joining groups

Check tabs - Overview, Discussions, News, Jobs, Updates, Members Network - build relationships / wide networkStatus updates - very useful informationEvents - what others attending, upcoming?Groups - what are others joining?


ASocialMediaChampion4U 2012*Benefits of joining groups

Join groups with others of similar interests - connect / not collect, a wider base of contacts Start a group - share information, generate more contacts, build brand awareness


ASocialMediaChampion4U 2012*Groups I have joined or createdJoinedabout.comCareer Change CentralCareer ProspectorsIT Careers in Richmond, VAJob Search Online SpinStrategySuccess NetworkingVirginia Career Network

CreatedRichmond Ski Club (for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts)


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ASocialMediaChampion4U 2012*Tips Join groups, start a discussion, answer a question, post a job / news articleTake an interest in others, find a similar hobby or something in common, get to know people (Ex: Alison Doyle and I share a passion for snow skiing )Offer your services, volunteer, follow people in your locality or industry Interact: share your knowledge, provide a tip, share what you read on the web Dont just build a profile and wait for jobs / others to come to you, be an active group member, and think what value can I add today?If you make yourself valuable / memorable, others will want to make you a part of their network and follow you


ASocialMediaChampion4U 2012*Tips - contdBecome a source of cutting edge information and share it with othersAttend network meetings to get face-to-face time to strengthen online contactsMake yourself easy to find, remember, differentiate yourself (include phone #, email)Be a matchmaker, share contacts / information, build your networkMaintain your network: staying in touch is more important than the original connection Find a way to add value, help others - comments turn into phone calls, phone calls turn into relationships


ASocialMediaChampion4U 20012*Tips - contdOccasionally mention what steps youre taking in your job search by updating your status in LinkedIn and other social media. (*You will be more effective if you offer frequent tips to help others also in job transition. Avoid a self-promoting tone and dont SPAM people daily with a blatant I need a job type message)Link your LinkedIn profile to Facebook and Twitter (use the Power Trio of LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook to promote your brand and reference your LinkedIn profile)


Contact InformationDaulton West, Jr. President, ASocialMediaChampion4U

Social Media Strategist, Trainer, Twitter Specialist, WordPress Website Designer, Online Writer / Blogger

Website: ASocialMediaChampion4U.comOnline articles: socialmediatoday Richmond Social Media ExaminerTwitter: @DWestJrLinkedIn: daultonwestjrFacebook: dwestjrFacebook: ASocialMediaChampion4U (Business page) Email: [email protected]: 804.270.6147 2012 ASocialMediaChampion4U *

2012 ASocialMediaChampion4U

*Network with others - with others of common interests Status updates of your contacts / update your status Find out events others are attending (VCN / CP events, networking, job fairs) Find out groups others are joining - this is huge!

*Start a group - share information, generate more contacts, build brand awareness, possible job interviews

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