An AOII presentation on professional internet use
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An AOII presentation on professional internet useBy: Jenna Long
Getting Started
Benefits of Linked in (while you sign in )
• Networking!• See what other people in your field are doing• Check to feed to see people’s new jobs• Connect with...
– Students in your same major at a different college– People who give you their card at job
fairs/conferences– People you work with– Teachers
• (success stories)
Make it you...
First Thing People See... Your Header
Good• (Major) student at Cal
Poly, San Luis Obispo• Recent college
graduate seeking entry level job
• Aspiring _ professional• Use | Pipelines | |• Happy Picture, Classy
Bad• FroYo Server• Don’t use commas ( , )
• Summary = Condensed Cover Letter–What you’re looking for (internship, part-
time, full time, in the ____ field in San Luis Obispo
– Qualifications (I an employee at ___ your specialties, very condensed)
–What you’ve learned from experiences– Ultimately, I want a career in... I can be
a great asset to your company
• Like your resume, but more detailed (use sentences not bullet points)– Include everything, no space limitations
• Places not to put... Jobs like Forever 21, Frozen Yogurt, etc – If you do... Relate it to your goal, describe
accomplishments (ex. Raised sales 10%)• Can include AOII Positions, and other
leadership roles
Recommendations...tell all
• Personalize the message
Skills!
One more way to support your sisters... ENDORSE THEM!
• Things to include... Cal Poly Clubs, Honor Societies, etc.
• Explain your involvement and what the organization does
• Experience...Organizations???
• Things to include...–WOW Leader– Arthritis Foundation
• Include activities, its ok to re-list them
• GPA? Optional... Put if its above 3.0
• Only include what is relevant... No random GEs
Groups!
Activities• News tab – articles fit for you• Share an interesting article on the
wall• Make connections: send personalized
message
• Be careful...don’t stalk
How different is “professional” you from “everyday” you?
...Lets talk FaceBook
Companies look at your facebook: Fact
• Repeated themes = red flag– Ex. crazy partying
• Use facebook as a tool – show good things– Ex. Pictures of you volunteering at Feed My
Starving Children• 35% of hiring managers google you• 23% look up your facebook (Pomenon Institute survey)
• 1 reason: Its easier/faster than calling references
Things to avoid on Facebook• Posting pictures/comments of illegal
drugs (duh!)• Bad grammar/spelling• Public complaining – Don’t rant
– Your status ≠ your therapist• Handles of alcohol in pictures
Privacy Settings!
Facebook can be Good!• “Facebook Personality Score”(Illinois University)
– Conscientiousness: well organized, hard-working– Emotional stability: no negative posts– Agreeableness: no facebook conflicts/heated debates– Extraversion: photos in social settings– Openness: travel and intellect
• Look worldly– photos of trips to other countries
• Show your smarts– update status with how much you enjoyed the book War and Peace
• Have lots of facebook friends (Auburn University)
• Remember you are not just representing YOU. You are a part of an organization bigger than that
• Employers care about your facebook after you’re hired too!