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The Power of Networking

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Linkedin

The Power of Networking

“The internet ‘IS’ a poor substitute for real human interaction, though it does facilitate (or enrich) relationships I'd never have been able to have without it.” Brad F.

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Introduction

Objective: Introduction to LinkedIn as a tool to facilitate your job search and management of your ongoing personal network.

Public profile Networking

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Networking tool for professionals 80 million subscribers - World wide Based on 3 degrees of separation 100,000+ recruiters Provided public profile More connections greater search capability Used by: customers, personnel departments,

recruiters, associates, friends...

About Linkedin

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Set Up

Initial profile Things to consider

Privacy Contact levels Will be searched by others

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Public Profile

What Job you are after (Marketing Sales Professional) Picture (Good idea) Current / Past Companies Education Summary Specialties Patents Experience Recommendations Groups & Associations Honors & Awards

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Networking

Career Phase Networking (employed or not) Look for opportunities to network “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” Elevator speech (30 - 60 seconds) Business cards

Helping People How can I help you?

Getting Connected Associations & Groups

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Networking

Increase visibilityvisibility Add connections

Improve your connect ability Create personalized website Include link to your email signature

Ask for Advice Example: Who’s a good, fast, and cheap patent lawyer?

Introduction - 5 Free

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Searching

People Search Find friends and colleagues from your past

Job Search Advanced Search

Companies Location Titles (Recruiter, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources) Employees in your network Keywords Industry

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Target Companies

Networking Join special interest groups / associations Many jobs are not ever posted or advertised

Job Boards Monster, CareerBuilder, Ladders, Dice, Job Finder, indeed.com,

Jobs.com

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Call to Action

Build and/or strengthen your profile Meet people and build your network Search your target companies Research in preparation for interviews Talk to hiring manager if possible Take friend or colleague out to lunch

Ask about the company They can pass your resume to hiring manager or recruiter

Many jobs are not posted

Network.....Network.....Network