1. “A Rolodex is a rotating file device used to store business contact information”

2. E-Networking
What is E-Networking and how can it help in my job search?
How do recruiters use E-Networking?
Why joining LinkedIn groups and participating in Q&A’s are important
How E-Networking assist with professional development.
How to create a LinkedIn profile that gets results

3. What is E-Networking, how can it help in a job search?
How is E-Networking different now from “back in the day” social networking?
How is Linked In different than Facebook or MySpace?
What if I am not comfortable with the on-line world?
Are all E-Networks the same?
Groups
Do I have to include a resume?

4. 1. How is E-Networking different now from “back in the day” social networking…
…Innovation and Technology
Employers have visibility to candidates for FREE!
“If it’s Free…It’s for Me”, bottom line thinking
No need to “contact” someone, recruiters can look without touching
Easily accessible by recruiters and networkers
Search is at your fingertips, no more rolodex or waiting on someone to get back to you with a contact
You can easily update your profile and contact information
Employers can post jobs on LinkedIn
Companies can navigate specific skill sets and groups
Skill set: Bi-lingual, Accountant, Recruiter
Group: SWE, NBMBA
Companies pay to have access to all LinkedIn members

5. 2.How is LinkedIn different than Facebook or MySpace…
…It’s Business
LinkedIn is focused on professionals and business
Information on LinkedIn should be business/education related
Your LinkedIn Profile should be like a detailed resume
Facebook and MySpace encourage non-work related communication
These are sites to upload family photos
These sites are where you can share your thought of the day
Groups
LinkedIn groups are specific to your profession and affinity regarding work and business
MySpace and Facebook groups are usually geared towards social activities. (John Wall Fan )

6. 3.What if I am not comfortable with the on-line world…
…Get comfortable
Explore the internet
You have to adapt to be considered
Explore LinkedIn before you post
You can easily update your LinkedIn profile, practice
Ask for help
Talk with someone who knows how it works
Friends, coworkers
3. Be sure to update your profile
If your changes
If your phone number changes
If your employment status changes or you have taken on additional responsibilities at your current job

7. 4.Are all E-Networks the same?
…They can be similar, but…
LinkedIn is free for both employers and members
Sites like Jigsaw use a point system and may charge
Facebook and MySpace are more social than professional
Monster, Ladders and CareerBuilder charge employers to post and search
You should still post your resume on those sites
LinkedIn posts employers' jobs
Employers can post jobs for you to search for free
LinkedIn alerts
Groups members are alerted to activities
Group members can participate in Q&A to expand your network or learn more about your field

8. 5. Do I have to include a resume…
…YES, YES, YES, kind of
Actually your profile should be a detailed version of your resume
Copy paste your resume bullets
Be sure to use as many key words as possible
Research jobs you want and use key words from the description
Don’t leave anything out
Recruiters search for groups, skill set and key words
Worse than leaving information out is wrong information or dated information

9. How do recruiters use E-Networking?
Search LinkedIn Groups
Search Skill Sets and Key Words
“Working” through others

10. Search LinkedIn Groups…
…Affiliate yourself
Be sure to join groups to which you have affinity
Veterans Groups, Women's groups, etc
Become more educate about companies that have hired people “ like you”
Q & A
Recruiters may join a session to learn who are the subject matter experts (SME); participate if you have time
Be careful not to make it appear as if that’s ALL you do

11. Search Skill Sets and Key Words…
…the easiest ways for a recruiter to find you
Key words are key
Be sure you are up to date on current words for jobs and descriptions
Entire company = Enterprise
10 key = data entry
Outside the box = Innovative
Use key words in your bullet descriptions of previous work
Use key words in your tag line
Your success is only as good as your profile
Your profile is a living document

12. 3.“Working” though others…
…recruiters still pick up the phone
Building relationships
Be sure to build relationships when E-Networking, not just contacts
If you have a common interest with an contact, explore it
Other people with your skill set are getting calls, how can you leverage the information?
Recommendations on LinkedIn
Be someone that someone else would recommend
Co-workers and/or supervisors
It’s OK to solicit them

13. How can E-Networking assist with professional development?
Latest trends in…
Hiring
Job Elimination
Business Recruiting Strategies
Profiles that get results

14. 1. Latest trends in Hiring & Job Elimination…
…can be found via E-Networking
Review jobs that are posted
Look on Monster and CB, look outside your region and state
Is the job you want still out there?
Has the pay changed?
Apply to jobs out of state, work remotely
What jobs are being off-shored/rural shored
It’s no longer just entry level, Project Managers are off-shored
Working remotely is a big cost saver for companies, think about the home office option

15. 2. Business Recruiting Strategies…
…have changed.
Candidates are “weeded out not weeded in”
Your profile, if not up to date or accurate, can get you eliminated from consideration quickly
Several candidates are competing for fewer jobs
One chance to make a first impression
What jobs have changed, Where did they go
It’s no longer entry level positions that are in foreign countries ,Project Managers are off-shored
Middle management has moved back in from the downsizing trend, back but now those jobs are in other countries.

16. 2.1 Profile Do’s and Don’ts…
…that will make or break you
What to include
Details about your experience and education
School projects, don’t forget those
Change your tag line every couple months so it’s fresh
If you change jobs, be sure your profile is up to date
What not to include
Negative information about previous employers
References that are friends or family
Long narrative descriptions
Poor format
Personal information (family status, age, unprofessional pictures)
TIP: Tell the TRUTH. Facts…nothing but the Facts

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