how recruiters find you online october 2009
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This powerpoint presentation was created by Marc Belaiche, CA, President of TorontoJobs.ca to help jobseekers find out how to make sure that recruiters can findTRANSCRIPT
Presentation By: Marc Belaiche, C.A
President
“An Insiders Look on How Recruiters Find you Online”
AGENDA
• Online Tools Recruiters Use
• Tips in Responding to Job Postings
• Other Online Tips
• Questions
1.
ONLINE TOOLS RECRUITERS USE
RESUME DATABASE SEARCHES
GOOGLE SEARCHES
JOB POSTING RESPONSES
2.
• Search Types:
– Keyword
– Salary
– Location
– Etc.
• Microscope vs. Telescope
RESUME DATABASE SEARCHES
3.
• Search Types:
– Keyword
– Salary
– Location
– Etc.
• Microscope vs. Telescope
RESUME DATABASE SEARCHES
3.
• Search Types:
– Keyword
– Salary
– Location
– Etc.
• Microscope vs. Telescope
RESUME DATABASE SEARCHES
3.
• Post your Resume
• Public vs. Private
• Login Regularly
• Job Mail
RESUME POSTING TIPS
4.
• Keep Resume to 2 pages
• Posting more than 1 Resume
• Think Keywords/Industry Keywords
• Current Contact Information
RESUME POSTING TIPS CONT’D
5.
• Email Address
• Objective Statement
• Salary Requirements
• Larger Cities
RESUME POSTING TIPS CONT’D
6.
• Think Like a Recruiter
• Up-to-Date Resume
• Resume Title
• Use Job Boards
RESUME POSTING TIPS CONT’D
7.
ACCORDING TO AN AUGUST 2009 SURVEY, 45% OF EMPLOYERS USE SOCIAL
NETWORKING SITES TO RESEARCH JOB CANDIDATES
Source: brandeo.com8.
ARE YOU CONNECTED?
• List Experience
• Industry Keywords
• Keywords in Various formats
• Get recommendations
• Post Comments
USING
9.
• Create a group
• Join Groups
• Be Connected!
• Try to find yourself
• Regular Status Updates
• Check out Job Boards
USING CONT’D
10.
• Google Yourself
• Build Professional Pages
• Opportunity to prove your skills (associations, background, etc.)
SEARCHES
11.
• Join Fan Pages & Groups (ie. Companies you may want to work for)
• Create a Profile (keywords)
• More difficult for Recruiters
• Regular Status Updates (so your contacts know you’re looking)
USING
12.
• Subscribe to Job Boards/Recruiters Feeds
• Respond to Recruiters Tweets
• Post tweets in regards to your job search
• Let’s you know what’s current in the job market
USING
www.twitter.com/tojobs
13.
• Don’t apply multiple times
• Have an up-to-date resume
• Update contact info
RESPONDING TO POSTINGS
14.
• Ensure you match qualifications
• Say where you saw the job
• Adapt your cover letter
RESPONDING TO POSTINGS CONT’D
15.
• How Employers Track & Receive Responses
• Beware of Fraudulent postings
• Check Out Industry Websites
• Formatting
OTHER ONLINE TIPS
16.
• Sign up for newsletters
• Include comments in your cover letter that show you have researched the company
• Complete all required fields
• Follow-up
OTHER ONLINE TIPS
17.
QUESTIONS and COMMENTS?
Presentation By: Marc Belaiche, C.A
President
905-566-JOBS (905-566-5627)