Using the Internet for Your Job Search An Overview of the Web
Agenda Set up a LinkedIn profile Identify job posting sites Google/BING yourself Business news sites Other research
LinkedIn A business focused networking site Post a full profile – your online resume Find people you know at companies of interest Expand your network View and apply to job postings Using LinkedIn in Your Job Search Webinar: http://transitionassistance.deloitte.com
The boards and other places people post jobs Company websites Aggregators: Indeed & Simplyhired. Glassdoor Monster CareerBuilder Craigslist LinkedIn – job board and groups Contract sites: elance & sologig Professional Societies Marketplace Jobs: http://deloittenet.force.com/deloittealumni
Search agents Saved searches that will send you an email with new postings that meet your criteria. Targeted companies Job boards Run a live search every few days – just in case
Tips for applying to jobs online Manage contact information to control spam Use caution if applying to non-traditional, low cost job boards Utilize employee referral programs whenever possible ALWAYS continue to network for visibility after applying online Remember to prioritize proactive networking vs. only on applying to job postings – many jobs, especially higher level, are never posted to the internet
Why Google (or BING) Yourself See what’s out there What will others find? “Would you want your Grandmother to see THAT?!?” Build eminence
Facebook Protect your brand Not primarily geared toward professional Watch what you post Stay away from “politics and religion” Photos: keep them clean! Limit your personal information Determine your account settings carefully Others are less discriminating about what they post Check your wall frequently and delete inappropriate posts Leverage for job search Expand your LinkedIn professional contacts with FB friends Complete, and make public, the professional section of your profile Become a FB Fan of companies of interest
Business News Sites Check the latest on your targets Find possible leads based on business activity Gather ideas about different industries Find relevant articles to send to your network Where to look: WSJ CNN Money Bloomberg Fox Business News CBS Moneywatch
Other research Company, industry information – Hoovers Hot topics, trends, industry info and whitepapers - Deloitte Salary information – Salary & Payscale Occupational research - O*Net Blogs, interview tips, advice -Personal Success on CBS MoneyWatch. Glassdoor, Vault In-depth internet advice and search strategy - the Transition Assistance pages on http://transitionassistance.deloitte.com You can also ask your Transition Assistance coach for help with research needs
A Few Reminders Set a limit on your internet time. Check job postings early in the day and apply asap. Don’t replace face-to-face networking opportunities with Facebook! Don’t forgo linking up in person for LinkedIn! Listen to our LinkedIn Recorded Webinar - http://transitionassistance.deloitte.com
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