using social media in your job hunt
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Are you wondering how Twitter, Facebook, Pintrest and LinkedIn can help in your job search... this should help..TRANSCRIPT
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@blackbullion facebook.com/blackbullion join our group – The Aspiration Axis
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Keep up to date on events in your industry
Keep up to date on the organisation you are interested in and on key people
Use Twitter to find a job: click here
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Follow companies/individuals you are interested in
Create your own boards to demonstrate ability and initiative
Use Pintrest to find a job: click here
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Company pages can be worth watching
Some companies use the newsfeed to promote vacancies etc
Use Facebook to find a job: click here
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What is your objective Headline: who are you/what do you want? Summary: utilise your experience to showcase your
qualities Include work experience and qualities gained Get recommendations and endorsements Highlight awards, social media links eg. Blogs, twitter
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Do all you can to combat the spotty... Focus on where you want to go Emphasis transferable skills
Use your headline/summary to emphasis positives Competencies and experiences Reasons for career pivot if relevant
Consider more personal and creative ways of reaching the people you want to reach
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You connect with them Invite people you know to connect Invite people you have biz cards for to connect If Brave: approach people you WANT to know
They connect with you Make your profile clear Make your profile stand-out
Be respectful and use a personal message!
What is your objective There are almost 2m groups – how to choose? What are the people you are interested in interested
in? What is important in your industry? What interests you? Join relevant alumni groups
Now what? Share interesting articles Contribute to conversations when appropriate Connect with individuals personally
LinkedIn Groups
What is your objective There are almost 2m groups – how to choose? What are the people you are interested in interested
in? What is important in your industry What interests you? Join relevant alumni groups
Now what? Share interesting articles Contribute to conversations when appropriate Connect with individuals personally
Join:
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Key words: Choose 3 phrases and use them in each section of your LinkedIn profile Acquire knowledge: Join some groups to gain knowledge of a new topic and meet useful contacts Accuracy: Take time to craft postings and spell check in word first Indelible: Remember once it’s out there you can’t get it back Consistent: Stay connected and log on regularly Co-create: Review your connections and think who has similar values and who you could co-create opportunities with/introduce you to useful people Credibility: Many employers will look at your LinkedIn profile before inviting you for interview, so make your profile look professional and keep it up to date
