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IT’S SATURDAY MORNING…I COULD BE CLEANING THE GARAGE!
Using Social Media to Find a Job
Presented by Carmen Hudson, CEO, TweetajobMay 15, 2010Tacoma Public Library
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Five Steps to Connection
1. Where I work 2. Where I live3. What I like to do professionally4. What I like to do for fun5. What I am passionate about
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INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO SOMEONE YOU DON’T KNOW
Hope you had your coffee…
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Today’s Agenda
• How Twitter can accelerate your job search– Jobseeker–Kicking the tires–Boosting your career
• A bit about Tweetajob• Q&A about this, or anything else
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Why use Twitter?
• Increase your online visibility• Showcase your skills and knowledge• Learn about new opportunities first• Keep your skills current• Research and prepare• Network with influencers• Find great job search advice
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In other words…
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Do the benefits outweigh your fears?
• Don’t know how to use the site• Afraid of reaching out to strangers online• Privacy and security• Information overload• Waste of time
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Top Sources of HireSource Percentage
Referrals 26.7%Career Site 22.3%Job Boards 13.2%Direct Sourcing 6.9%College Recruiting 6.3%Boomerangs 3.4%Print, Job Fairs, 3rd Party Recruiters, Walk-Ins, Temp-to-Hire <3%
Source: 2009 CareerXRoads Source of Hire Study
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What is Twitter?“A short burst of inconsequential information," and "chirps from birds.”
-Jack Dorsey, Twitter creator
• Commonly referred to as a social networking or microblogging site that enables users to send and read messages known as “Tweets”.
• “Tweets” are text-based posts of 140 characters that are delivered to an author’s set of subscribers known as “Followers”
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Think of Yourself as a Radio DJ
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Increase Your Online Visibility
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Growth of Twitter• 106 million registered users– 55 Million Tweets every day– 180 Million Unique Visitors Each Month
• 37% access Twitter via their mobile devices• Median age of Twitter users: 31– Compare with:• Facebook: 26 years old• Myspace: 27 years old• LinkedIn: 40 years old
Source: Chirp Conference
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The Basics
Tweet
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The Basics
Retweet
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The Basics
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The Basics
DM(Direct Message)
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The Basics
#(hashtag)
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The Basics
#followfriday
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The Basics
Tweetup
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The Basics
Don’t read about it, do it (it’s free)!
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Good question.
OK, so how do I tweet myself to a
new job?
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Getting Started Checklist
Complete your profile – 100%Build your network (slowly at first)Observe and learnFollow and create relevant listsFind job opportunitiesConnect with recruitersFollow companiesUpdate your status and participate in discussionsDevelop relationships
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Build Your Network
• Twitter Search• WeFollow• Twellow• People Search• #FollowFriday• Manual scan • Many active users will follow you back within a
day or so. Don’t worry about who follows you back.
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Follow Companies
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Participate…Develop Relationships
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Tips for Success
• Number One Rule of Twitter: Give to Get• Lurkers are takers• Help others• Mix business with pleasure• Integrate (mobile, LinkedIn)• Artful self-promotion• Dialogue vs. Monologue
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Been there, done that• Never fight with anyone on Twitter• Remember, you’re broadcasting to the world• Overtweeting is bad for your health• Be selective • Don’t forget the “unfollow” and “block” functions• The number of followers does not equate to your
self-worth• Ashton Kutcher still does not follow me!
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Thank You
• [email protected]• @peopleshark• http://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenhudson• http://people-shark.blogspot.com/