The Social Media Job Search: Get out of the Stack and Get the Gig

Unemployment Rate:

9.1%

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sept, 2011

There are more unemployed Americans now than any other time in our history.

Source: Google, 10/9/11

There are almost 14 million unemployed people in the US. That’s more than the total population of Portugal, Belgium or Cuba.

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US Unemployment

Cuba's Population

Belgium's Population

Portugal's Population

Millions

Source: Wikipedia, Sept, 2011

44% of the 14 million unemployed Americans have been out of work longer than six months.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sept, 2011

A person in New York sent out 1056 resumes before finally landing a job... part-time.

Source: NY Post

Source: E-lance

94% of millennials use a job site as their primary source for job listings.

Use a job site as their primary source for finding jobs.

40% of young professionals are using social media to help find a job.

Source: E-lance

Not using social media as a job search tool

Using social media as a job search tool

Social Media is new the competitive advantage in a job search. A few people who did it successfully:

Even the Wall Street Journal says that the days of getting a job by blindly emailing someone your résumé are over.

The three ingredients to finding your new gig:

Social Media

Networking Strong Résumé

Your new gig!

How does social media help me find a new gig?

Social Media Job

Search Plan

•  A blog can help you show your knowledge of the industry you’re targeting.

•  An online résumé or portfolio will give you presence on the internet and an easy place to send employers to view your experience.

•  A strong LinkedIn profile will allow you network with prospective hiring managers.

•  Twitter gives you the opportunity to create dialogue and credibility in your area of expertise.

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–  LinkedIn Profile Upgrade

–  Résumé Writing

–  Résumé Tune-up

–  Phone Consultations –  360 Social Media Job Search Strategy

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