Job Search 101

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The rules have changed for job seekers. Online profiles, content, posts and social media engagement are becoming more important than the resume. Learn how to craft a memorable personal branding statement and engaging content that separates you from the crowd.

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Job Search 101

You are a blank slate

The Icarus Paradox

the middle ground isn’t safe anymore

You must stand out

You are a blank slate

Take a personal inventory

What are your brand attributes?

ReliableOrganized

Efficient

Persistent

Detail Oriented

Creative

DrivenStrategic

InnovativeMethodical

Energetic

Trustworthy

Thoughtful

Motivated

Mold your own personal brand

One Essential: Authenticity

Create a personal headline

Olivier BlanchardPray that I don’t become your competitor’s secret weapon

Mari SmithFacebook Marketing Expert Author & Trainer | Social Media Speaker | Relationship Marketing Specialist

Amy PorterfieldSocial Media Strategist - Specializing in Facebook Marketing. Co-author of Facebook Marketing All-In-One for Dummies.

Glenn LeSantoCut me and I bleed content

Joan Stewart#1 Publicity Expert on Google. President, The Publicity Hound. Call & ask how I can help you with PR & social media.

Create a personal positioning statement

I build relationships with the people you want to do business with.

I help small businesses become desired, pursued and, ultimately, essential to their clients.

I provide job seekers with the tools they need to land their dream job.

Create a bio

Create your visual identity

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Why full body shots fail

Why full body shots fail

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Own your identity

yourself

You have a voice ....

Social media overload

Pick your platforms

Content is king

Think first

Deliver consistency

Focus

Your Goal: Top Results

#2 Search Engine

Power of Video

Think in terms of

video. Quick

interviews. Brief

instructional

videos. Product

introductions.

Keep a video

camera with you.

Always.

Video Rules The Web

Your Own YouTube Channel

Personal

Professional

Privacy Lockdown

Sanitize Your SM Sites

Listen

It’s a virtual cocktail party

Engage

Network, network, network

•start with people you know

•find people by company

•join Groups (start a Group)

•answer Questions

Your LinkedIn Persona

•Detailed profile - tell your story

•Provide ALL information

•Get recommendations

•Link to all SM content

Cross-pollinate content

Converse

Dive in

Ask for help