13 proven ways to get the interview “The NEW Networking” Harnessing the Power of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & More Page 18 to 23

1: Talk to friends & Relatives > 25% get their job this way Foot in the door Be sure to ask Ask good workers Be a good worker

2: Twitter or Friends Put it out there you need a job More eyes = better chance to find the job 1.Make your Twitter presence “employer-friendly” 2. Utilize your Twitter background. 3.Establish yourself as an expert in your field

3: Connect with your connectors People who know lots of people Teachers, preachers, beauticians, realtors

4. Facebook and Linkedin Facebook Employers will and can check your Facebook Find groups, ask questions, give advice Linkedin Employment social network Search jobs & be searched Create contacts

5. Check the employment pages LSJ uses Monster.com online Has local postings in paper

6. Answer help-wanted ads Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com

7. Send a letter and ask for a job interview But – follow their hiring procedure Large banks may have online applications

8. Call the hiring manager and ask for a job interview Send resume ahead Be polite even if they refuse

9. “Now Hiring” sings In store windows On company websites Be diligent Fill out application and in position put “open” More common in seasonal / new businesses

10. Attend a job fair Dress professionally Have lots of resumes Go prepared – look at what companies will be there Customize cover letter and resume to employers you want to talk to Do research about the companies

11. Sign up with a temp agency or contact a head hunter Temp jobs = Paycheck Foot in the door Headhunter: recruiter Job is finding qualified workers for open positions

12. Visit your school’s career center 13. Visit state’s career center (MI Works) Help with resume, cover letter, interview Networking opportunities On-site interviews Job Fair Relationship where get postings first