SkillsUSA Alumni: Using the Internet to Impress Employers Web Conference will begin at 2 p.m. est

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Overview 1.SkillsUSA Update 2.Alumni Update 3.Using the Internet to Impress Employers 4.Questions and Answers 5.Closing Overview

Welcome Thomas Holdsworth SkillsUSA Associate Executive Director and Office of Communications & Government Relations Director SkillsUSA Update

Niki Clausen Alumni Coordinator SkillsUSA Alumni Update

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Using the Internet to Impress Employers

Pablo Fuentes, Co-Founder + CEO, Proven.com Passionate about getting people the right job About the Speaker

It’s a tough economy…YOU need every edge you can get Why this topic?

What Impresses Your Friends…

…Does Not Necessarily Impress Your (Potential) Boss

70% of employers have denied someone employment based on something they found online (source: Reputation.com) About 50% of employers consistently use facebook and/or twitter to screen candidates (source: Jobvite) BOTTOM LINE: Your profile is your brand A Couple of Numbers

Obvious things to avoid: Discriminatory/offensive remarks Alcohol/drug references Sexual content More subtle things to avoid: Negativity/pessimism Whining Demeaning others It’s Not Just What…It’s How

Privacy settings Google yourself Don’t do stupid stuff Step One: Don’t Hurt Yourself

Actively contribute to blogs/forums Upload/share pictures of your work Connect with other people who share your interests Step Two: Help Yourself

New partnership to connect students & alumni with partners for jobs Free to sign up: Partners already posting jobs…they are eager to connect with YOU! SkillsUSA – Proven.com

Have a question? Ask now. “Raise your hand” or Type your question Questions and Answers

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