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NETWORKING. It’s not what you know but who you know. TELL EVERYONE!!. Teachers Friends Relatives Neighbors Hairdresser Dentist Join Professional Groups. INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS. Purpose: To discuss the field and your background Don’t ask for a job Have a conversation Be positive - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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IT’S NOT WHAT YOU KNOW BUT WHO YOU KNOW
NETWORKING
TELL EVERYONE!!TeachersFriendsRelativesNeighborsHairdresserDentistJoin Professional Groups
INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS
Purpose: To discuss the field and your background
Don’t ask for a jobHave a conversationBe positiveThank you
Career Fairs
Who should you talk to first?Don’t just leave a resumeAsk engaging questionsGet business cards for follow up
90 Second Self-Marketing Ad
Intro: who you are & why you are speaking to your target
Your training & skills
The “hook”How you will
follow upThe closingPRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!
Digital Dirt
Information about youPicturesGroup AffiliationsGeneral
online/electronic presence
WHAT WOULD I FIND???
If I Googled You…
Photos that make an impression
A) Cooking, Running, Rock Band, and Pharmacy
B) Beer, X-Box, Shopping, and Sleeping
What are your interests?
Career Builder Survey
1 in 5 Employers Used Social Networking Sites in Making Hiring Decision.
41% - Candidate posted information about them drinking or using drugs
40% - Candidate posted provocative or inappropriate photographs or information
29% - Candidate had poor communication skills
Your Online Identity
Anything you wouldn’t want to share with your supervisor or co-workers is better left off your profile.
Posting unnecessary, negative information about a particular aspect of a job gives an employer all the reason they need to fire (or not hire) you.
Derogatory statements or lewd pictures may cost you the job of your dreams.
Create a presence savvy enough to help you land the job of your dreams!
Career Builder Survey, Continued…
28% - Candidates bad-mouthed their previous company or a fellow employee
22% - Candidate used discriminatory remarks related to race, gender, religion, etc.
22% - Candidate’s screen name was unprofessional
It’s not all bad news…
Why Employers Hired Candidates After Screening Online
50% - Profile provided a good feel for the candidate’s personality and fit within the organization
39% - Profile supported candidate’s professional qualifications
35% - Candidate showed solid communication skills
33% - Candidate was well-rounded19% - Other people posted good references
about the candidate15% - Candidate received awards and
accolades
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com
Create ProfileInvite others to connectUpdate your statusUse Search featureJoin GroupsJob Listings
Profile – 140 characters to show off your skill
Be Professional
Search for Employers and Jobso www.search.twitter.com/advanced
Job Postingso www.tweetmyjobs.com
Your Own Blog
Gives you a public presence that you can control
Employers can easily find you
Bloggers have large networks
Demonstrates your communication skills
Takes time and dedication
Connect with Us (and others)!
FacebookRaritan Valley Community College Career Services
Page
LinkedInRaritan Valley Community College Career Services
Group
Contact us in Career Services C116www.raritanval.edu/career_serv
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