OBX Success – Job Seeker WorkshopFebruary 22, 2013Kathy McCullough-TestaKMT Consultants, Inc.www. kmtconsultants.com

Basics

Staying ConnectedWhy Is It So Important?

–The average length of time that today’s worker stays in a job is only 4.4 years.

–For younger workers, born between 1977 and 1997, the figure is expected to be even shorter – projected at three years or less.

–Today’s workers can potentially have 15 to 20 jobs over the course of their careers!

Source: United States Bureau of Labor Statistics

Staying ConnectedWhy LinkedIn?

–Designed for professional networking

–Over 200 million members in 200 countries

–A new member joins every second–Free & easy to use–Laptop, PC, Tablet, Smartphone, etc.

applications

Brian Solis“Engage: The Complete Guide for Brands and Businesses to Build, Cultivate, and Measure Success in the New Web.”

Twitter = What’s happening?

Facebook = What’s on your mind?

FourSquare= Where am I? Pinterest = What do I like?

YouTube = What I'm watching. LinkedIn = What’s

in it for me? Myspace = zzzzz

Staying ConnectedBasics

–Set up your profile: https://www.linkedin.com/reg/join

–Profile Photo – Keep Professional!

–Customize profile:• Experience• Skills & Expertise• Education• Organizations, Awards, Publications,

Online Presence etc.

Staying ConnectedSample Profiles

–http://www.linkedin.com/in/kmcculloughtesta

–http://www.linkedin.com/pub/shannon-kinser/23/892/a7a

–www.linkedin.com/pub/angie-brady-daniels/57/955/204

Staying ConnectedBasics

–Proofread for accuracy!–A complete profile is important.–Use LinkedIn to be found.

–Now you should add connections.•Email addresses• “People You May Know”• LinkedIn Tabs – Classmates, Colleagues, etc.

Staying ConnectedMore Features

–Post Updates–Recommendations–Endorsements–Jobs–Networking–Messaging–Groups & Discussions–Companies–Privacy Controls

Staying ConnectedSome Advice

– It is all in what you make of it.– Whether you are new to the job

market, a veteran job seeker, or looking to expand or start a business, it is definitely the place to be.

–Visit regularly and interact often.– Completeness, accurate content,

spelling, and grammar are key!

Staying ConnectedSome Advice

–Ask for recommendations and endorsements, then give in return.

– If you want to connect with someone in your network that you don’t know, personalize the invitation to connect by pointing out why the connection is mutually beneficial.

–Participate in groups and discussions of interest to you!

Staying ConnectedSome Advice

–You can use LinkedIn to:• Be Found!• Connect with past and current employers,

coworkers, business associates, etc.• Find potential job and career

opportunities.• Stay on top of latest trends and

information.• Promote Yourself.

Staying ConnectedResources

–To Join: https://www.linkedin.com/reg/join

–LinkedIn Help: http://help.linkedin.com/app/home

–Article: http://bit.ly/XOJGxB

–Blog: http://kathymcculloughtesta.tumblr.com/

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