 Social media and an online presence is where professional recruitment is headed… Are you ready?  Learn tricks to promote a positive online presence through the following sites: › Facebook › Twitter › Blogs › Personal Websites › LinkedIn

 Employers are looking online for information about you….

Personal  Post with ease  Separate accounts Professional  Apps (indeed, idealist, international)  Connect with LinkedIn  ‘Like’ popular sites  Show off your work (slideshare)  Post your job search status

Secure browsing tip: Even if you have your privacy settings customized, you need a secure connection to truly ensure your privacy. Go to Account and select Account Settings

Select Account Security and click on "change". Check the box for secure browsing. This will allow you to use Facebook on a secure connection, helping to ensure your privacy.

Customize your privacy settings: You can control who has access to which information you share on Facebook. Go to Account and select ‘Privacy Settings’

Select the "Customize settings" option at the bottom of the page.

You can select who can see various portions of your profile. To do this, click on the drop down menu and select from the options.

CREATING A PROFESSIONAL FACEBOOK PAGE

CREATING A PROFESSIONAL FACEBOOK PAGE Add your professional content!

CREATING A PROFESSIONAL FACEBOOK PAGE Make sure to publish your page!

 Personal › Daily deals › Giveaways › Current events › Celebrities › Hobbies › Favorite shows  Professional › Job Search › Networking › Updates on companies › Your search status updates › Take a look at more ideas: og/beginners-guide- find-a-job-with-twitter/ og/beginners-guide- find-a-job-with-twitter/

Don’t know where to start?  Twitter suggestions  Interest groups  Find friends  Follow companies of interest  Follow organizations of interest

-Send and receive tweets on the fly -Cell phone friendly -Free of charge -Easy to sign up

 Select which � 'channels' (JobChannels™) to receive INSTANT notification of jobs.  A channel is by location and job.

Additional resources:  Identify specific companies  Social Profile  Free tools & resources

 Connect your social media accounts › Computer desktop › Smart phone › Google chrome  Similar resources: Similar resources › HootSuite › Seesmic › Buzzom

 Where? › yola.com › More about domains….  What? › Privacy on resume › Projects (photos, writing samples, videos, descriptions, testimonials)  On resume? › Under heading › Include on your social media links

Make sure your post is: Relevant Professional Current /

2010 – more than 90 million members in over 200 countries and territories – almost two billion people searches January 2011 – executives from all Fortune 500 Companies are on LinkedIn. End of of the Fortune 100 companies utilize LinkedIn to recruit new employees

 Organize contacts › You never know WHO you know!  Build a professional brand online › Extension of your resume  Showcase additional work › Applications for presentations, blogs, etc.  Preparation for interviews  Research interesting jobs and companies

 Write a keyword-rich summary › Concise › Specific › Check spelling and grammar  Example: › Pursuing Broadcast Journalism has always been a dream. As a young person, I envisioned the rewarding career in Broadcast Journalism and what it would provide. Due to my outgoing and determined personality, I started achieving many goals throughout high school and in college.

 Collect Recommendations › They look really good to employers – easy references to find! › Ask professors, internship supervisors, bosses, etc.  Example: › Brittany has worked for me as a Peer Career Advisor. In an effort to increase the information our office provides for students, Brittany initiated and co-created a presentation on using social media in the job search for CU-Boulder students.

LinkedIn Applications

 Forward your profile to connections

 Contacts Tab - upload contacts  Enter addresses

 Groups Directory (Career Services) › Alumni, college, high school, fraternity, sorority, clubs, etc.

 Search by name for known professionals in the search bar.

 Build and maintain new connections  Use personal notes when connecting

Feature LinkedIn on your Resume

Tie LinkedIn to your other efforts:  Add to signature line  Optional: Connect with Twitter/Facebook

 Advanced search tool  Key words that interest you

 Join a group to learn about industry and interest

 Search for industry & company

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 Reach out to your network  Make your career goals apparent

 Brief introduction: I’m doing career research and interested in learning more about your occupation. Could I meet with you for minutes to ask you questions about your background?  Potential questions: › How did you get in to this field? › What do you like best about your job?  Always send a thank you ( is fine)

 Job search tab; search by keywords & location

 Knowledge about the company is a keys to a successful interview. › General company information › Current events/news › Mission statement › Competition

 Who works there? Do you know anyone?  Tips for shared connections

 Forever Buffs directory:  Ask a Buff  Directory of CU Alums  Events (

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