1. Using the Internet for Your Job Search
An Overview of the Web

2. Agenda Set up a LinkedIn profile Identify job posting sites
Google/BING yourself
Business news sites
Other research

3. 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:

4. 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:

5. Search agents
Saved searches that will send you an with new postings that meet your criteria.
Targeted companies
Job boards
Run a live search every few days – just in case

6. 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

7. Why Google (or BING) Yourself
See what’s out there
What will others find?
“Would you want your Grandmother to see THAT?!?”
Build eminence

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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
You can also ask your Transition Assistance coach for help with research needs

11. 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 -

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We wish you all the best in your job search!

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