1. NETWORKING: CONNECTING FOR SUCCESS IT’S NOT WHAT YOU KNOW, BUT WHO YOU KNOW… AND WHO KNOWS YOU!

2. INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS Purpose: To discuss the field and your background Don’t ask for a job Have a conversation Be positive Thank you

3. CAREER FAIRS How to Prepare What to Wear What to Ask

4. 90 SECOND SELF-MARKETING AD Handshake Intro: who you are & why you are speaking to your target Your training & skills The “hook” The closing How you will follow up PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!

5. DIGITAL DIRT

6. WHAT WOULD I FIND??? IF I GOOGLED YOU…

7. CAREER BUILDER SURVEY 43% Employers Used Networking Sites in Making Hiring Decision. Over 50% found content which caused them not to hire: Posted inappropriate photographs or information – 46% Posted information about them drinking or using drugs – 41% Bad-mouthed previous company or fellow employee – 36% Showed poor communication skills – 32% Made discriminatory comments related to race, gender, religion, etc. – 28%

8. CAREER BUILDER SURVEY, CONTINUED… Candidate lied about qualifications – 25% Shared confidential information from previous employers – 24% Candidate was linked to criminal behavior – 22% Screen name was unprofessional – 21% Candidate lied about an absence – 13%

9. IT’S NOT ALL BAD NEWS…

10. WHY EMPLOYERS HIRED CANDIDATES AFTER SCREENING ONLINE Profile provided a good feel for the candidate’s personality & fit in the organization – 46% Background information supported their professional qualifications for the job – 45% Candidate’s site conveyed a professional image – 43% Candidate was well-rounded, showed a wide range of interests – 40% Had great communication skills – 40% Was creative – 36% Received awards and accolades – 31% Other people posted great references about the job candidate – 30% Had interacted with my company’s social media accounts – 24% Had a large amount of followers or subscribers – 14%

11. Create Profile Invite others to connect Update your status Use Search feature Join Groups Job Listingswww.linkedin.comwww.linkedin.com

12. TWITTER Profile – 140 characters to show off your skill Follow “Influencers” Search for Employers and Jobs o www.search.twitter.com/advanced www.search.twitter.com/advanced Job Postings o www.tweetmyjobs.com www.tweetmyjobs.com

13. YOUR OWN BLOG Gives you a public presence that you can control Employers can easily find you Bloggers have large networks Demonstrates your communication skills Takes time and dedication

14. CONNECT WITH US (AND OTHERS)! Contact us in Career Services C116 www.raritanval.edu/career_serv

15. Contact us in Career Services C116 www.raritanval.edu/career_serv QUESTIONS?