Using LinkedIn & Twitter For Your Job Search

More and more companies and recruiters are using social media sites to find and hire candidates.  However, Harry Joiner, an executive recruiter, stated finding great talent today is like finding a needle in a stack of needles.  With an average of 200 applications being received for each job, creating profiles on social media sites such as LinkedIn and Twitter can help increase your visibility in the marketplace and make connections to help you land your next job.
 
Prior to the August Chapter meeting, there will be a presentation to assist you with understanding how to leverage these tools during your job search.  During the presentation, you will get an overview of some key features that are available in LinkedIn and Twitter.  

1.    An overview of the on-line social networking sites
2.    The basic concepts of how LinkedIn & Twitter work
3.    Building your profile
4.    Growing your network (including the pro's/con's of open networks)
5.    Finding and connecting with key contacts are your target companies
6.    Finding job opportunities
 
 This presentation is being delivered by Rich Sauser, a member of the PMI Metrolina Social Networking project team.  Rich founded The Public You to provide training on social networking sites and how to leverage them for recruiting and the job search. Rich was recently highlighted in the Charlotte Observer: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/business/story/876558.html

The presentation will begin promptly at 5:15pm on August 18th.  If you have any questions regarding the presentation or the Social Networking Program, please e-mail memberrelations@pmi-metrolina.com.