using social media in your job search
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This is the presentation I use when I teach people how to use social media to help increase their chances of finding a job. I just want to help people get back to work faster.TRANSCRIPT
Here are the numbers and trends
Social Media Video
89%
Companies will use Social Media Networks for recruiting in 2011!
Up from 83% in 2010
1 of 3
Employers rejected candidates based on something they found about them online
14.4 Million
People have used social media to find their last job in 2011
86%
Employers say candidates should make their profiles more “employer-friendly”
79%
Hiring managers & job recruiters review applicants’ online info
24%
Managers found “fit & personality” from a social media profile
65%
Companies that have successfully hired via Social Media
56%
HR Professionals that use networking websites to source potential candidates
92 % of Hiring Managers in 2010 used or plan to recruit via social networks….of these
86 % use Linked In 60% use Facebook 50 % use Twitter
Linked In
Complete your profile with as much information as possible
Get a professional picture Join Groups and comment Connect Ask for recommendations – These are your
online references Add your blog and Facebook Page
Consider two accounts (Professional and Personal)
Keep your posts and pictures clean
Video Resume
Unique way to set yourself out differently from everyone else applying for the same job
Research the company you want to work for Think about the future Post it everywhere you can
Linked In Facebook Resume, email, etc.
Finding jobs
Indeed.com Simplyhired.com TwitJobSearch.com TweetMyJobs.com
Researching companies and people FindPeopleOnPlus.com Linkedin.com
Ways to be found on the internet Socialbios.com path.to Zoominfo.com Google + profile LinkedIn Facebook Emurse.com
Good luck. Don’t be afraid to promote yourself
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Stephen Wycoff
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