Social Media for Job Seekers

1. ENHANCING YOUR JOB SEARCH THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA Presented by Leslie Coty 540-588-0117 Leslie@CotyConnections.com

2. YES!!! ARE YOU A SALESMAN?

4. EMPLOYERS ARE USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO RECRUIT AND POST THEIR JOBS! 340,000 Job Postings on Twitter LAST MONTH! Recruiters and HR are joining Twitter in droves LinkedIn Cheaper and more effective for employers than CareerBuilder LinkedIn is easier to use than Craigslist 79% Fortune 500 companies on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube

5. So many sites, so little time! Don’t be overwhelmed Start with LinkedIn Keep same avatar on all profiles Short Professional Bio Build relationships/Network

7. At least 5 recommendations

8. Previous jobs

9. Accomplishments

10. Groups * Discussions

11. Keep a high profile

13. 1. A Job Needed – A Job Posted 2. Career Change Central 3. CareerLink Network 4. Corporate Recruiters 5. Executive Suite 6. Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections 7. Jobs Alert 8. Linked:HR 9. Personal Branding Network 10. Positive Thinkers

15. Professional

16. Interests – i.e., golf, hiking

17. Status Updates

18. Networking

21. Profile

22. Keywords

23. Network

24. Expert – Relative & Valuable

25. Search.Twitter.com

29. Practice

30. Keep it Short

31. Upload to YouTube

34. GOOD LUCK AND GO KNOCK ‘EM DEAD! RESOURCES http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=entwine&init=quick#!/notes/entwine-inc/who-is-juliet-6-steps-to-create-your-personal-brand/321739826449 http://danschawbel.com/ http://www.chrisbrogan.com/ http://www.theundercoverrecruiter.com/content/8-steps-writing-bio-pro-chris-brogan-fact http://www.theundercoverrecruiter.com/content/list-employers-posting-jobs-twitter http://search.twitter.com/search?q=jobs http://twittermaven.blogspot.com/2009/09/tweet-your-way-to-new-job-presentation.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIFYPQjYhv8 http://grads.linkedin.com/

35. LESLIE COTY Leslie Coty is a Sales and Marketing professional with over 20 years experience in TV, Radio, and Print advertising. She currently works as an Account Executive for Q99 and WFIR radio. Her desire for helping her clients led her to Social Media and she now uses her knowledge of Social Media to help job seekers, businesses, churches, and other organizations. She also has a Social Media consulting company, Coty Connections. Leslie earned her BS and MBA from the University at Buffalo and is a Certified Digital Marketing Consultant. She is a Distinguished Toastmaster and an award-winning speaker. Leslie Coty’s passion is Professional and Personal Development. She is available to give presentations on Networking, Social Media, Career Enhancement, and Sales and Marketing. Leslie can be contacted at 540-588-0117 or Leslie@CotyConnections.com.