Today, more than 94% of all recruiters use social media to recruit top talent and so how do you stand out in this new world of job search?

1. How Social Media Has
Changed The Job Search
& Recruiting Forever
By Quinn Devery
@qdevery

2. Times Have Changed
1980’s 1990’s Today

3. So Has the Job
Search

4. Then… Now…

5. No Wonder You’re Frustrated

6. But We’re In Luck
Because…

7. 33% Say Finding
Talent Will Be Their
Biggest Challenge
in 2013

8. Wages Are On The
Rise

9. So Where All The
Jobs?

10. The Top Sources Of New Hires

11. But The Top Quality Sources Are…

12. Which Networks Are Recruiters Favoring?

13. But Why Is Social
Media So Popular?

14. 80% Say Passive
Candidates Are
The #1 Benefit

15. Jobs Postings Get Tons of Applicants

16. So What Social
Networks Should
You Use?

17. Top Social Networks For Job Seekers
1. LinkedIn
2. FaceBook
3. Twitter
4. Google+
5. Blogging

18. Pick Three…

19. Not Just A Digital Version Of Your Resume

20. Social Technographic Profiles
• CREATORS– Posts blogs
• CRITICS– Writes reviews & ratings
• COLLECTORS– Follows & votes on content
• JOINERS– Maintains profile on SM sites
• SPECTATORS – Reads, watches, & listens
• INACTIVES – None of the above

21. It’s An Extension Of Human Interaction

22. The Top Career Social Network

26. LinkedIn DON’Ts
• Never send invites un-edited
• Do not use “Rockstar” & “Ninja”
• Spam people

27. Welcome To The Twitter-verse…

28. Twitter DOs
• Follow your industry & interests
• Use it as a jumping off point
• Don’t be overly professional
• Follow Job Twitter Handles

29. Follow Job Search Thought Leaders…

30. Twitter DON’Ts
• Engage in shameless self promotion
• Only retweet what others say
• Post to much personal information

31. 1.1 Billion And Counting…

32. FaceBook DOs
• Check your privacy settings
• Follow target companies
• Network with friends

33. FaceBook DON’Ts
• Avoid illicit references
• Alcohol References
• Spelling
• Inappropriate pictures

34. Sometimes You
Just Have to…

35. Pull The Plug
1. Get out
2. Meet some people
3. And network

36. Tying It All
Together…

37. 1. Select your target networks
2. Improve your profile
3. Follow the DOs & DON’Ts
4. Be human
5. Pull the plug

38. Top 5 Q-Tips
1. I’m targeting every company
2. I can do anything
3. The Yellow Test
4. Don’t forget about job boards
5. Tell your network
6. I don’t know everything…just ask my
wife

39. QUESTIONS?

40. Sources
• North American Staffing and Recruiting Trends Report 2013 – Bullhorn
• How to Effectively Use Twitter as a Job Search Resource – Mashable
• Job Hunting? Here are 10 social media tips to help you stand out – Visual.ly
• 2013 Recruiting Channels Survey – Software Advice