Social Media & Your Career Nathan Billings, Connections Ashley Eberle, Career Services

The Big Three: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter

Why Twitter and Facebook?

Social Media Quick Tips Don’t Upload anything you wouldn't wanteveryoneto see. Do Check – and make sure you completely understand – privacy settings. Demonstration

Don’t Neglect to proofread what you write. Do Network, promote yourself, and share accomplishments. Social Media Quick Tips

Twitter Tools

Don’t Post inappropriate material. Do Share articles or other materials that people in your target industry will find useful. Social Media Quick Tips

Do Present yourself with consistency.

LinkedIn A professional social network to connect with other students, professionals in your field, and employers; research companies; and seek job opportunities

Step 1: Build Your Profile What should I include? Paid experienceVolunteer workClass projects Independent projects Publishable content Extracurricular involvement Recommendations from supervisors or professors Professional organizations

Step 2: Make Connections 1st, 2nd, & 3rd degree plus groups Who should you invite? Aim for 20 contacts Quality & diversity, not quantity

LinkedIn Etiquette Keep it professionalAvoid spamming peopleGet help, but help others tooPersonalize connection requests

How do you know this connection? 1)Establish context 2)Invite to connect – in your own words! 3)Suggest a next action

Step 3: Leverage LinkedIn LinkedIn Groups Career Exploration Job Search & Company Research

Portfolium An interactive e-portfolio network to visually showcase work, projects, and skills; search for jobs; and connect with other students and employers

Step 1: Create A Profile

Step 2: Add Entries

Example Entries

Step 3: Connect Connect with employers, alumni, and students Expand your network Get ideas for projects

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Need Career Help? Career Services Building 124, near Stadium Individual Appointments (805) Daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FasTrak M-Th 1-4 p.m. (Bldg 124) W 4-7 p.m. (Bldg 52-D37) Workshops and Events Calendar on website