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1 Social Media and Job Search

2 What is Social Media?

3 Social Media is a form of technology that makes it easier to connect with other people.

4 Why use Social Media when searching for a job?

5 Find new opportunities Interact with more people Showcase skills Stay competitive

6 What kinds of Social Media platforms exist?

7 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

8 Which Social Media platforms do companies use?

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10 How do they use them?

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13 Different kinds of Social Media:

14 LinkedIn World’s largest online business networking site with over 300 million users.

15 LinkedIn Who you are What you do Who you know Where you want to go next

16 Facebook

17 Twitter

18 Company Research for Job Search

19 What does company research entail?

20 Learning as much as possible about a company/employer by visiting websites, reading promotional materials and annual reports, talking to current employees, etc.

21 Why is this important?

22 Company research can be of assistance when planning or changing careers. Helpful when scoping out potential employers and deciding where to apply. Important when customizing a resume/cover letter and preparing for an interview by matching knowledge, skills, and experience to an organization's needs.

23 What kind of information to look for:

24 Company history Location Mission and values Work environment Organizational structure and key players (CEO, directors, managers, etc.) Products and services offered Target markets Strategic direction/future goals Partners/competitors Recent news

25 How to find information:

26 Company websites - “Careers” or “Job Opportunities” sections as well as publications (annual reports, press kits, community work, etc.) Ranking and review websites Newspaper/magazine articles Network with current employees Information interviews Cold calls

27 Company Websites

28 Ranking and Review Websites Canada’s Top 100 EmployersCanada’s Top 100 Employers Alberta’s Fastest Growth 50Alberta’s Fastest Growth 50 Glassdoor.com

29 Calgary Public Library Databases Reference USA: Canadian Businesses Business Source Complete Business Insights: Essentials Press Display (newspapers) Gale Courses

30 ALIS – Alberta Learning Information Service

31 Questions?

32 Contact Us Carey Lees Careers & Small Business Librarian Calgary Public Library – Central Library Phone: (403) 774-7259 Email: carey.lees@calgarypubliclibrary.com Information Services Calgary Public Library Phone: (403) 260-2782 Email: information@calgarypubliclibrary.com

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