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ClearedJobs.Net, a cleared job board providing services and products to the security cleared community, debuts this new workshop at its security cleared job fair on April 9, 2009 in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Entitled “Using Social Networks as Job Searching Tools,” this 30-minute workshop highlights how job security-cleared job seekers can use popular social networks and microblogging platforms to find their next career opportunity. The workshop was led by digital marketing speaker and consultant Mayra Ruiz-McPherson. More info: http://cli.gs/Zpur4j

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Maureen Crawford-HentzRecruiter, Osram Sylvania

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Government Employees Banned From Using The Social Networking Tools They're Told To UseMarch 2009

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General Services Administration inked landmark agreements with several new media companies that clear up legal issues surrounding liability and government sunshine rules — thus easing their use by government agencies' websites

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professional networkingand job searching onlinkedin

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( last April 2009, it was at 35 million )

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Cross-pollinationGovLoop and other organizations have multiple presence on various social networks and online communities

Cross-pollinationGovLoop and other organizations have multiple presence on various social networks and online communities

Cross-pollinationGovLoop and other organizations have multiple presence on various social networks and online communities

Cross-pollinationGovLoop and other organizations have multiple presence on various social networks and online communities

Cross-pollinationGovLoop and other organizations have multiple presence on various social networks and online communities

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• 767 members and growing

• Share news

• Post discussions

• Network with recruiters and job seekers

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microbloggingand job searching ontwitter

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photo sharing for job search and career positioning

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social communication for added reach and career positioning

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educational videosfor job seekers on

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Tim Strike, Senior Manager, Recruiting & Staffing for General Dynamics interviews include:

Introduction to General Dynamics Information Technology http://cli.gs/2AB2pjApplying for a Job and Interviewing with General Dynamics Information Technology http://cli.gs/2AB2pjWhat is General Dynamics Information Technology’s Military Recruitment Program? http://cli.gs/mmnn3h

Austin West, Project Manager for General Dynamics interviews include:

Differences between Military Life and Private Industry Lifehttp://cli.gs/1L5QJEInterviews http://cli.gs/gavMUHTransition and Preparing for the Next Career http://cli.gs/rSy4QRMilitary Background and Experience http://cli.gs/YZqWJPRelocationhttp://cli.gs/EJnWUj

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getting your job searching startedon social networks

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• Twitter:– Pace yourself – Try getting into a routine of updating at least once 2x a week– Search for and join in on relevant convos of interest to you

• LinkedIn:– Fill in as much as you are comfortable with on your profile– Find and join groups that interest you– Personalize your invitations to connect– Acknowledge those who want to connect with you

• Facebook:– Search for industry events and find 1-2 you can attend– If comfortable, a good profile photo helps to humanize you– When you join a group, leave a small note to introduce yourself

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• “Those who embrace and exploit these newer technologies will gain a significant advantage over their colleagues who are restricting themselves to established job search methods”

• Joel Cheesman, recruitment issues blogger @ cheezehead.com

• Gaining a significant web presence is so crucial in a job search – “Some recruiters who won’t call you unless you have a presence

and significant Google visibility.”• Martin Buckland, recruiter

• “Make sure you have your work history, little bit about yourself, and ways you can be reached (create a new gmail or hotmail or whatever if you want to keep your personal one private)”

• Marin K. Burns, Recruiting Manager, Gardner Resources

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