Using social media and networking during your job search

1. Using the
Internet and
Social
Networking
in Your Job
Search

2. What are we doing today?
• Tips on your job search
• Career Sites a/k/a Job Boards
• Social Networks

3. Find this presentation on our
Slideshare.net channel,
ClearedJobsNet
or email
rriggins@ClearedJobs.Net

4. Networking is #1
Social networks expand your reach

5. Have Goals, a Strategy and
Target Employers

6. Go
Cards!
List your
accomplishments
on your resume –
not your
responsibilities.

7. Learn from the successes
and failures of others who
have already transitioned.

8. Learn the language and terminology
of the civilian field that interests
you.
Professional organizations &
associations will help you
understand the field better and
make connections.

9. Thinking this will be an easy / fast
process because you are senior, have a
higher level clearance or contacts…and
not dedicating time to your search
before you separate. You might find a
job quickly, but is it the right match?

10. Professionalize your job search
• Professional email address: name +
numbers not hotsugarmama@yahoo.com
• Professional outgoing message on cell
phone

11. Career
Site aka
Job Board
As generic as
Monster or as
specialized as
ClearedJobs.Net
Free for job
seekers, paid for
by employers

12. Use Job Search
Results to help
develop your job
search strategy.

13. •Who is hiring?
•Where are they hiring?
•What kinds of positions match
your skill set?
•What are the relevant
keywords for your industry or
profession?

14. Start with a wide search and
then narrow down.

15. Search with
clearance levels
lower than your
current clearance.

16. Register
on Target
Company
Sites

17. Refresh
Log in to job search sites at least
monthly to “refresh” your account.
Lets recruiters know you are still
looking for a job.

18. Employee
Referral
Programs
Better hires > everyone wins

20. Social
Networks….
Not a requirement for
your job search, but
your competition is
using social media

21. 85%
Recruiters & HR
Professionals
check out
candidates
online before
they schedule
an interview.
Source: Microsoft Online Reputation Report

22. Social Media
1. Networking
2. Reputational Tool
3. Great info source

23. Take
control of
your online
brand

24. Online Reputation
Management
• Discover what is public – Google Yourself
• Do you need to change any info?
- Revise profile information
- Create a new presence, should you use a
different version of your name?
- Request unflattering content be removed
• Check and re-check privacy settings

25. Check Images
as well

26. Set up a Google Alert to monitor
mentions of your name.

27. Consider setting up a Google profile if
you need a more robust online presence.

28. Solidify Your Online Brand
• Use the same name on all sites, on your
resume, cover letter, job applications,
email address, email signature, etc.
• Use similar biographic info
• Use the same photo on all sites
• Link your profiles across social media
platforms, for example include LinkedIn
profile on Facebook profile

30. professional networking
and job searching on
linkedin

31. What can you do on
•Create profile, upload public resume
•Find contacts and make connections
•Join (or create) groups
•Search for jobs
•Research and follow companies
•Provide status updates and share
information – demonstrate your
knowledge to potential employers

32. Do NOT put your clearance
on your LinkedIn profile

33. LinkedIn Connections
3 Degrees of Separation

34. Customize title
Use
Keywords.
Recruiters
search by
keywords /
job title
and
location

35. Get and give
Strategic Rec’s
You accept the recommendation
and control whether it’s visible

36. LinkedIn Groups
• Post articles
or info
• Comment or
respond to
posted items
• Gather info
• Network!

37. Military 2
Career
Support
Network
LinkedIn group
created for
transitioning
military in DC
area

38. Search target companies.
Find contacts and make connections
to get a foot in the door.

41. Skills - adds keywords to
profile, highlights other
professionals to connect with

42. Always
personalize
your invitations
to connect

43. Review the LinkedIn profile of
an interviewer(s) before you
meet them

44. 5 Things You Must Do
1. Complete profile including keywords,
skills and picture in professional attire
2. Build network by connecting with
personalized invitations
3. Join relevant groups and participate
4. Get/give strategic recommendations
5. Research and follow companies; find
individuals to help your job search

45. microblogging
and job searching on
twitter

46. News no longer breaks,
it tweets.
140 Character news and information feed /
email alternative

47. Why
• Follow recruiters & target companies
• Job postings are tweeted
A Tweet

48. http://search.twitter.com

50. Profile

51. Company
news, info
and jobs

53. Jobs that require
military experience
Upcoming Cleared Job
Fairs
Job search tips
Alerts on new
educational videos

54. 3 Things to Do
1. Follow/connect with
companies you want to work
for and their recruiters
2. Use relevant keywords in
your profile
3. Establish yourself as a
thought leader

55. social communication
for added reach and
networking

56. You never know who might
be able to help your job
search.

57. Active Facebook User?
1. Include work info on your profile
2. Upload your public resume to your
notes
3. Let your friends know you’re
looking for a job
4. Set up lists of people you share info
with friends/others

58. Not on Facebook?
1. Create a skeletal profile
2. Like/follow companies,
organizations and government
agencies you are targeting

60. Facebook page for
Transitioning Military

61. 3 Things to Do
• Change profile so it includes job-
related info
• Like/follow companies you are
targeting
• Anyone you know may be able to help
you find a job!

62. Profiles,
Groups,
Discussions
and more

63. www.TFCN.us

64. This is the best thing that
could ever happen here a
is going to be a great
networking roup for
intelligence careers
www.TheIntelligenceCommunity.com

66. Nearly 100
Interviews with
Defense
Contracting
Recruiters and HR
Specialists

67. For your
targeted
companies
• Research and follow on
LinkedIn, Facebook,
Twitter, YouTube, etc.
• Connect with recruiters
and other employees

68. Social
networking
isn’t over
after you land
the job
Keep your network
intact for the future!

69. Help Me
Help
You
Be clear when asking for help

70. Upcoming Cleared Job Fairs
October 4 –
Westin Tysons Corner, VA
October 26 – Sheraton BWI, MD
www.ClearedJobs.Net
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