The Social Job SearchCareer Leads Program
Simmons College
Presented by Jen Vondenbrink, owner of Life Simplified
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People get jobs through other people, not computers
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Social NetworksBuilding Relationships Maintaining Relationships
• People you have worked with • People recently met• People within organizations you would like to meet
Social networking isn’t all about what you need, it’s about how you can help others achieve their goals.
• Rule of 150 expands to 1500• Stay top of mind• Show your expertise• Stay up to date on with your contacts
By being useful to your connections you stay top of mind when job opportunities arise.
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Are You Mobile?
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Share What You Know
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Express Yourself
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Building Your Influence
You Video, Blog, Website
You Tube
Slideshare
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There’s No “Right Path” Only Strategy
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Questions?
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Resources
• www.facebook.com• www.twitter.com• www.mashable.com(check out Dan Schawbel)• www.inthedoor.com• Branch Out application on Facebook• www.youtube.com• Graeme Anthony C.V.I.V on YouTube