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Using the Internet and Social networking to find your new Adventure!
What are we doing today?
Tips on your job search
Job Boards
Social Networks
Your Next Step……
Important to have Goals and a Strategy
Very much like starting a new business
Next step: Your Advertisement
aka Your Resume
List your accomplishments not your responsibilities.
Just like a business, be professional in your job search
Professional email address: [email protected], not [email protected]
Professional outgoing message on cell phone with times to call you back
Maintain professional profiles, set the privacy settings for your personal profiles
Use the same discretion online as you do offline – only connect with people you know
Set time aside everyday to work your plan
Networking is important not only for job search but overall career development
Social networking can support and expand your reach
Using the internet as a resource, or a toolkit for your job search…
Career Advice such as RileyGuide.com, About.com, Inside the Net
Industry and Trade Associations
Business and Social Networking – LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter
Job Boards – Generic and Specialty
Your “relationship” with a Job Board…..
Searching for Positions to see what is out there
Registering for the Site by setting up a profile
Registering a la carte services such as newsletters or job fairs
Use Job Search Results to help develop your job search strategy
Start with a wide search and then narrow it down
Job descriptions are written by a variety people, so the quality varies
Why would I want to register as a Job Seeker?
Apply for jobs on the site rather than uploading your resume from your desktop
You can develop “Job Agents” which search job postings for you “24/7”
You can see how often your resume is viewed by recruiters – why is this important?
You can always go “Private” when you want
Public means recruiters can find youPrivate means you can apply for jobs
Refresh frequently so recruiters know you’re still in the job market
Where else should I register? My “Favorite” Company
WebsiteSet up a profile on the company website as
this is first place a company recruiter will look
OFCCP – (Hint : it’s not a rap song)
Other key information such as press releases, benefits, reviewing the overall corporate culture
What is one of the top ways to find a job?
Employee Referral Programs
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
Social networking is a skillset and isn’t over after you land the job
Social networking skills are being used to share information within and across agencies and departments
Not an absolute requirement for your job search, but it sure is helpful (psst: Your competition is using social networks)
Provide you and recruiters with powerful information – pre-reference checking
Keep your network intact for the future
professional networkingand job searching onlinkedin
LinkedIn -- Three
Degrees of Separation
LinkedIn will help you build your network.
Find company info and make connections
LinkedIn Groups
1,124 members and growing
Share news
Post discussions
Network with recruiters & other job seekers
microbloggingand job searching ontwitter
Twitter is not just about Lebron and Lindsay
Why Twitter? Breaking news breaks first on Twitter
Gathering ground intelligence on a variety of topics using “Search”
Automatic Job Postings from companies and job board
Email alternative – Direct Message
Learn about upcoming Cleared Job Fairs
Connect with other followers in military-transition community
Alerts on new educational videos for job seekers
Connect with other job seekers for increased networking
social communication for added reach and networking
You never know who might be able to help your job search.
2010 Facebook Demographics and Statistics Report: 328% Growth in 35-54 Year Old Users
photo sharing for job search and career positioning
educational videosfor job seekers on
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
getting your job search startedon social networks
• Twitter:• Follow subjects or people you find of interest• Expand your social network
• LinkedIn:• Fill in as much as you are comfortable with on your profile• A profile photo humanizes you• Remember groups and leave a note to intro yourself• Research companies and find individuals that may help your job
search• Get recommendations
• Facebook:• Facebook also has groups and company information• Anyone you know may be able to help you find a job!
“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, recruiting blogger @ cheezehead.com
Help Me Help You
Be clear when asking for help from someone- resume review? referral? advice?
social collaborative tools are part of the career landscape
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