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( How to create a presence, a network, and conversations that get you a job )
presented byPatrick Stern
CHArlie Nelsonin collaboration with the
San Francisco Library jobs and Career Center
tonightAgenda
1. Why Social Media in a job search 2. Personal Branding 3. Engaging in conversations 4. When to Apply 5. Getting an interview
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Why Social Media?!of companies will use Social MEdia for Recruiting in 2014
94%
Source: Jobvite 2013
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!of recruiters will view a candidates social profile after they apply
93% !of recruiters have made a hire through social media in 2013
78% !of companies offer a referral compensation program
68%
Personal Branding“Be the real you because everyone else is taken and replicas don’t sell for as much.”- Dan Shawbel, personal branding expert
Personal
Ask these questions: How do you consistently portray
yourself online? !
What type of Social Networks are you on?
!What types of discussions do you
have? who with? !
Which of your interests do you most often discuss?
!Where are your communities?
What is my
Brand?
one?Niche social Networks:
Quora - ask questions Behance - designers Reddit - social news
pinterest - social Discovery Tumblr - social blogging Hacker news - Engineers
cafemom - Mothers deviantart - art
Turntable.fm - music instagram - mobile photo
yelp - food/critics SOSH - Activity Network
WhichLinkedin Facebook twitter
of a BrandELelments
apart
Human Elements Ex. Dim sum Relevant Experience Qualified Consistent on all platforms
that sets you
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Good starting point get a feel for the market find out where your skill set fits Don’t Apply yet!
Create a list 5-8 jobs, no more
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Job Boards
ResearchDiscovery
Learn more about the company (facebook, glass door) Get a feel for their culture Does this fit what you are looking for?
and
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Start conversations identify decision makers/influencers Find advice and support
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engaging
ConnectionContext
PositionPlant seeds and find ways to keep in touch outside of your interest in getting the job
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Short Term Long Term VS
ConnectionContext
PositionMove conversations to the phone or in person as soon as possible
ConVersationSTART
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Find Advocates COnsider Introductions SETUP Informational Interviews Bring your Manilla Envelopes
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success
Keyof
Focus on 5-8 jobs Match your skills to those jobs Apply through advocates Be Detailed oriented
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Elements
apply With a personal connection
74% of hired candidates use personal connections
Source: Gallup Management Journal (Source: http://gmj.gallup.com/content/
106957/personal-connections-still-matter.aspx)
InterviewGet
an
Have an Advocate Apply if possible Write your cover letter for:
Hiring Manager Senior Manager
Check in 2 weeks !
Be prepared for your interview
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Job SearchingSocial Media
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( How to create a presence, a network, and conversations that get you a job )
ChecklistCreate a social profile Research and create a list Engage in Dialogs Find Advocates Apply when you are ready
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Knock ‘emdead.
join the conversationPatrick Stern / @patrickstern
Charlie Nelson / @andcharliesays !
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