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1 Professional Social Networking Career Advising Career Advising Southern Connecticut State University Southern Connecticut State University

2 Professional Social Networking Allows Students to…  Build Online Presence and Personal Brand  Network with personal and professional connections  Job Search  Access resources and information in specific career field  Expand skill set with technology world 5 Rules for Success..  Know Your Platform  Customize Everything  Ask for Something Specific  Take it Offline Whenever Possible

3 Type of Networking Sites LinkedIn- world’s largest professional network with over 100 million members connects you to your trusted contacts and helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a broader network of professionals.  60 million professionals  200,000+ organizations  Over 150 industries  2.1 million students  37,000 university groups Facebook- largest social networking site with over 400 million accounts intended to connect friends, family, and business associates. Twitter- an information network, with real-time information that connects you to the latest information about what you find interesting. Simply find the public streams you find most compelling and follow the conversations.

4 Why Should You Join Networking Sites?  Connect with classmates, faculty, and family professionally  Find new opportunities for internships and full time positions  Manage what potential employers learn about you from the Internet

5 What LinkedIn is NOT vs. What LinkedIn IS LinkedIn is NOT...  A place for party photos  A place to update the status of anything other than work related information  A traditional job board LinkedIn IS…  A Professional Social Networking Site  Best social media platform to reach business decision makers  A network that allows you to make the most out of trusted professional networks

6 Job Seekers Tips to Best Utilize LinkedIn  Ensure your profile is complete and up-to-date  Your connections should represent your “real world” network  Search on LinkedIn Jobs  Message Key Network Contacts  Demonstrate Your Expertise on LinkedIn Answers.

7 Example 1 Hi Laurie… A friend of yours, [insert name here] suggested I connect with you as I am new to LinkedIn and just learning the ropes. I would appreciate any help you may offer. Thanks [insert your name] Example 2 Hi Laurie… Last September I had the pleasure of meeting you at the Web 2.0 Conference in NYC. While I knew no one you took the time to talk with me and offered some places to visit while I was in your town. Thanks so much and I look forward to reconnecting. [insert your name] Brief is fine, just make it PERSONABLE! LinkedIn Connection Requests - Beyond Social Media

8 Common LinkedIn Mistakes Among College Students  The generic invitation to connect  Shows lack of effort into building a relationship  Lack of Sensitivity  Like a resume, a profile should be brief and targeted  Spelling/grammatical errors, inconsistencies  Just as you would carefully review your resume, you should check your profile  Weak Headline  Clearly identify yourself and your career interest  No Recommendations  Recommendations serve as a powerful resource for potential employers to see previous colleagues endorse you.

9 Facebook Began as a social networking experience for college students. Has grown into an experience for everyone including those who seek a professional networking experience Tips:  Decide if your Facebook Page will be social or professional  Choose what information on your profile business contacts or prospective employers should see  Create a simple profile (or clean up existing one)  Limit the photos you post  Post content relevant to your job search or career  Use Facebook e-mail to build relationships with your Friends  Choose your Friends wisely

10 Twitter Helps build connections with interesting and relevant people around the world who are working and talking about topics related to your interests. Tips:  Make your profile public  Choose a Twitter name  Fill in real location  Create a strong bio  Choose a photo that is more of your face  Start a following slowly  Don’t just follow anyone  Pay attention to other’s tweets  Retweet Judiciously

11 Finals Thoughts  Professional Social Networking is a tool to assist in your job search and networking experience.  Recruiters still expect candidates to apply with a resume and a cover letter via the company web site or a job board site.  In order to have a well-rounded search, you still need to search for jobs and take time to apply.

12 Aimee Piccin Associate Director of Academic and Career Advising PiccinA1@SouthernCT.edu Wintergreen Building (203) 392-6517 PiccinA1@SouthernCT.edu All undecided sophomores All sophomores-senior students in the School of Arts & Science and School of Education All graduate students in the School of Arts & Science and School of Education All alumni in the School of Arts & Science and School of Education John Rochette Assistant Director of Academic and Career Advising RochetteJ1@SouthernCT.edu Wintergreen Building (203) 392-5065 RochetteJ1@SouthernCT.edu All sophomores-senior students in the School of Health & Human Services and School of Business All graduate students in the School of Health & Human Services and School of Business All alumni in the School of Health & Human Services and School of Business Kelianna Bonn Graduate Assistant BonnK2@SouthernCT.edu Wintergreen Building (203) 392-6539 BonnK2@SouthernCT.edu All freshmen students Search: Career Services


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