Career Growth & job searching advice, networking in affinity groups like SLCSEM.org & SMCSLC.org

1. @SLCSEM
#SLCSEM
facebook.com/slcsem
www.slcsem.org
@SMCSLC
#SMCSLC
www.smcslc.org
facebook.com/smcslc

2. UPCOMING EVENTS:
• August 14th – Tools Night with:
• Mel Carson, Majestic SEO ambassador
• John Gagnon, Bing Ads
• September 18th – Last Minute SEO, SEM
& Social Media Tactics for Holiday Sales
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Take our PPC spend survey >>
• Tonight’s slides available:
http://www.slideshare.net/slcsem
#SLCSEM ////// #SMCSLC

3. Discussion Panel
•Jennifer Armitstead, Moving Forward Solutions
@CareerCoachJen
• Bret Rasmussen, Kuru Footwear
@BretRasmussen
• Collin Searle, Intermountain Healthcare
@Collin_S
• AJ Wilcox, Domo
@WilcoxAJ
#SLCSEM ////// #SMCSLC

4. Discussion Topics
• Personal Career Growth
• Job search, resumes, profile building & interview tips
• Know your skills, know your worth
• Investing in yourself – further education & training
• Finding Search & Social Expertise
• What employers are looking for
• Pain points & frustrations in finding qualified talent
#SLCSEM ////// #SMCSLC

5. @CareerCoachJen -
5 Tips for Successful Careers
1. Know your personal brand
2. Strong social media presence
3. Network, network, network
4. Have a mentor
5. Keep learning
#SLCSEM ////// #SMCSLC

6. @Collin_S – What You Need to Know
About Finding a Job in Social Media
• Display what you've done/accomplished
• Social channels are a part of your résumé
• Know why the business needs social media, understand the
business you’re applying for – make the interviewers think!
• Personal is professional
• Have an opinion, be passionate, be creative & make bold
predictions
• Be a doer! Get in, make an impact, and show initiative
#SLCSEM ////// #SMCSLC

7. @BretRasmussen – What Companies
Need to Think About When Hiring Talent
• Do the Job before hiring it out
• Know what you don't know
• Healthy Tension between Affordability and Quality Talent
• The Risk of Hiring to the Future
• We're Both Taking a Risk on Each Other
#SLCSEM ////// #SMCSLC

8. The Job Search & Interview Process
• Tips for keeping your career moving forward, even if
not actively job seeking
• How to find your dream job
• What NOT to do on résumés & applications
• What employers want to hear in interviews
• The dreaded salary negotiation…
#SLCSEM ////// #SMCSLC

9. Job & Career Resources
#SLCSEM ////// #SMCSLC
Don’t forget to check these out often….
• post open positions or to browse job listings at:
http://www.slcsem.org/jobs/
• SLCSEM.org blog post by AJ Wilcox:
Networking In: The Only Way into Your Dream Job