Nih april.12.2013
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This document discusses the importance of using LinkedIn for job searching and career management. It notes that recruiters and hiring professionals frequently use social media sites like LinkedIn to find and screen candidates. The document provides tips for using LinkedIn to enhance visibility to recruiters by completing all profile sections, using keywords, joining groups, and making at least 50 connections. It emphasizes that taking advantage of opportunities on LinkedIn allows you to be proactive in managing your own career.
Nih april.12.2013
- 1. Paula Brand, MS, CPRW, GCDF, JCTC Brand Career Management paulabrand.com @brandcareermgmt
- 2. Creating context: Career management & job search today Why is social media critical in job search? Utilizing the power of LinkedIn: Using LinkedIn to enhance your job search Increasing your chances of being found Before & after example Q & A
- 3. • “Because every job is temporary” (careerealism.com) • Average job lasts 4.1 yrs (bls.gov) • You MUST take charge of your own career • Create your own opportunities by being proactive and helpful to others Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor
- 4. Social media can help you take control of your career and create opportunities Recruiters and Hiring Professionals are using social media to seek out, screen, recruit and hire candidates on a daily basis! Though there are many social media sites… LinkedIn is a must for a professional presence
- 5. Do you or your company use (or plan to use) social networks/social media to support your recruitment efforts? Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey results 2012
- 6. Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey results 2012
- 7. Twitter 15% Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey results 2012
- 8. #1 Search for Jobs #2 Follow & research target Companies Share knowledge, articles & information Showcase your projects & research (add projects and publications section) Position yourself as a expert Make connections: track down current colleagues, former supervisors and seek out leaders in your field
- 12. Medimmune
- 15. Get yourself a “vanity URL” Complete ALL sections of your profile (picture (9x), past experience (7x), education, skills and summary) Use keywords in Headline, Summary and Skills & Experience sections Join and interact within Groups (jobs may be posted in Groups)
- 16. Changed to a vanity URL www.linkedin.com/in/kevinvannella Auto assigned URL HEADLINE Go to my blog post to see how to get a vanity URL http://paulabrand.com/?p=172
- 21. My Groups
- 24. We learned 1) How to look for job paid postings 2) How to research companies (information about the employer & past and current employees We saw 1) A sample profile with key sections 2) How to look up group information
- 25. Personalize your invitations! Apps don’t allow personalization Make at least 50 connections Manipulate security settings to control privacy and number of e-mails you receive Make sure your presence shows you in a positive light Type content in Word and then cut & paste Don’t share information that is too personal or controversial