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E-Networking What is E-Networking and how can it help in my job search? How do recruiters use E-Networking? Why joining LinkedIn groups and participating in Q&A’s are important How E-Networking assist with professional development. How to create a LinkedIn profile that gets results

What is E-Networking, how can it help in a job search? How is E-Networking different now from “back in the day” social networking? How is Linked In different than Facebook or MySpace? What if I am not comfortable with the on-line world? Are all E-Networks the same? Groups Do I have to include a resume?

1. How is E-Networking different now from “back in the day” social networking… …Innovation and Technology Employers have visibility to candidates for FREE! “If it’s Free…It’s for Me”, bottom line thinking No need to “contact” someone, recruiters can look without touching Easily accessible by recruiters and networkers Search is at your fingertips, no more rolodex or waiting on someone to get back to you with a contact You can easily update your profile and contact information Employers can post jobs on LinkedIn Companies can navigate specific skill sets and groups Skill set: Bi-lingual, Accountant, Recruiter Group: SWE, NBMBA Companies pay to have access to all LinkedIn members

2.How is LinkedIn different than Facebook or MySpace… …It’s Business LinkedIn is focused on professionals and business Information on LinkedIn should be business/education related Your LinkedIn Profile should be like a detailed resume Facebook and MySpace encourage non-work related communication These are sites to upload family photos These sites are where you can share your thought of the day Groups LinkedIn groups are specific to your profession and affinity regarding work and business MySpace and Facebook groups are usually geared towards social activities. (John Wall Fan )

3.What if I am not comfortable with the on-line world… …Get comfortable Explore the internet You have to adapt to be considered Explore LinkedIn before you post You can easily update your LinkedIn profile, practice Ask for help Talk with someone who knows how it works Friends, coworkers 3. Be sure to update your profile If your e-mail changes If your phone number changes If your employment status changes or you have taken on additional responsibilities at your current job

4.Are all E-Networks the same? …They can be similar, but… LinkedIn is free for both employers and members Sites like Jigsaw use a point system and may charge Facebook and MySpace are more social than professional Monster, Ladders and CareerBuilder charge employers to post and search You should still post your resume on those sites LinkedIn posts employers' jobs Employers can post jobs for you to search for free LinkedIn alerts Groups members are alerted to activities Group members can participate in Q&A to expand your network or learn more about your field

5. Do I have to include a resume… …YES, YES, YES, kind of Actually your profile should be a detailed version of your resume Copy paste your resume bullets Be sure to use as many key words as possible Research jobs you want and use key words from the description Don’t leave anything out Recruiters search for groups, skill set and key words Worse than leaving information out is wrong information or dated information

How do recruiters use E-Networking? Search LinkedIn Groups Search Skill Sets and Key Words “Working” through others

Search LinkedIn Groups… …Affiliate yourself Be sure to join groups to which you have affinity Veterans Groups, Women's groups, etc Become more educate about companies that have hired people “ like you” Q & A Recruiters may join a session to learn who are the subject matter experts (SME); participate if you have time Be careful not to make it appear as if that’s ALL you do

Search Skill Sets and Key Words… …the easiest ways for a recruiter to find you Key words are key Be sure you are up to date on current words for jobs and descriptions Entire company = Enterprise 10 key = data entry Outside the box = Innovative Use key words in your bullet descriptions of previous work Use key words in your tag line Your success is only as good as your profile Your profile is a living document

3.“Working” though others… …recruiters still pick up the phone Building relationships Be sure to build relationships when E-Networking, not just contacts If you have a common interest with an contact, explore it Other people with your skill set are getting calls, how can you leverage the information? Recommendations on LinkedIn Be someone that someone else would recommend Co-workers and/or supervisors It’s OK to solicit them

How can E-Networking assist with professional development? Latest trends in… Hiring Job Elimination Business Recruiting Strategies Profiles that get results

1. Latest trends in Hiring & Job Elimination… …can be found via E-Networking Review jobs that are posted Look on Monster and CB, look outside your region and state Is the job you want still out there? Has the pay changed? Apply to jobs out of state, work remotely What jobs are being off-shored/rural shored It’s no longer just entry level, Project Managers are off-shored Working remotely is a big cost saver for companies, think about the home office option

2. Business Recruiting Strategies… …have changed. Candidates are “weeded out not weeded in” Your profile, if not up to date or accurate, can get you eliminated from consideration quickly Several candidates are competing for fewer jobs One chance to make a first impression What jobs have changed, Where did they go It’s no longer entry level positions that are in foreign countries ,Project Managers are off-shored Middle management has moved back in from the downsizing trend, back but now those jobs are in other countries.

2.1 Profile Do’s and Don’ts… …that will make or break you What to include Details about your experience and education School projects, don’t forget those Change your tag line every couple months so it’s fresh If you change jobs, be sure your profile is up to date What not to include Negative information about previous employers References that are friends or family Long narrative descriptions Poor format Personal information (family status, age, unprofessional pictures) TIP: Tell the TRUTH. Facts…nothing but the Facts

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