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Version presented at UNC Pembroke Professional and Career Development Institute February 15, 2011.Expand your professional network and effectively change your search process with Social Media sites like Twitter, LinkedIn and blogs. Learn how these tools can build professional networking relationships and serve as an as an integral part of your job search. Students will learn how social media provides opportunities for job search preparation, a support system, and insight into institutional dynamics.
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Social Media’s Impact on Your Job Search
#SMJobSearch
Becca ObergefellMike Severy
UNC Pembroke
Becca Obergefell@OberBecca
#SMJobSearch
#SMJobSearch
Mike Severy@MikeSevery
Presenter Style
#SMJobSearch
Life is short.
Talk fast.
Presentation Details
#SMJobSearch
Really?
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#SMJobSearch
Audience Details
#SMJobSearch
Using Social Media in your Job Search
#SMJobSearch
Enga
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Get st
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#SMJobSearch
Treat Facebook like a coffee shop, NOT your living room.
Bret Simmons
Professional Information
Company Profiles
#SMJobSearch
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Keep your Twitter name professional or career relevant
@_SusietheXXXX
@PardonMyRealz
@tootitnbootit
Like…@FiamaAcosta@PRSarahEvans
Or Alternatives…@Kathy_Petras@OberBecca
Keep your Twitter name professional or career relevant
Twitter PictureWho would you hire?
VS.
Twitter Bio
• 160 characters• who I am• what I do• things that I enjoy
• Include a link
What should I tweet about?
Ask for help or advice about a professional
question.
Tweet about a useful:blog post, video, website, book, product or service
Link to photos of projects, places, etc. of things you
want to share.
Search employment postings
@IncognitoJobSearcher
@IncognitoJobSearcher
IncognitoJobSearcher:
@UnawareFriendIncognitoJobSearcher:
UnawareFriend:
UnawareFriend:Smith!!
Oops….
Oops….
Twitter Chatsscheduled times to tweet using hashtags
#BarkOutLoud
Find more chats here:http://tinyurl.com/TwitterChats
#u30pro
#SportsPRChat
#SGAchat
#LawJobChat
#SMJobSearch
Enga
ge
Job Se
arch
Minim
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Get st
arte
d
Facebook for
Professionals
- Company profiles- Join groups
- Respond to comments- Provide insight- Ask questions
Engage
Blogs
#SMJobSearch
Enga
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Job Se
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Get st
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What are you reading?
Questions
#SMJobSearch
Final Thoughts
#SMJobSearch
Becca [email protected]/beccaobergefell
Mike [email protected]/mikesevery
resources: uncpleadership.wordpress.com
