Strengthening your employability:

Social Media:

Quick Review of the top social media contenders:


Obvious = LinkedIn

Not so obvious = Twitter and
Facebook

Image Maintenance:
What's out there already and how to control it?

Who here uses social media actively, and what do you use the most?

Who here maintains a pretty good awareness of your public profile?

Who has recently viewed their public profile as a potential employer might?

Time for an Experiment!
Pretend you're considering yourself for hiring and do a Google search.

Some things you might not know about today's employer screening process...

Did anything stand out to you?


76% of employers use Facebook to screen potential employees!?


61 % of employers choose not to hire based on what they find?!

DISQUALIFIED:
Inappropriate photos or comments
Displays of public Drinking
Discriminatory comments (no brainer)
The sharing of confidential employer information.

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Why use social media to begin with?

68% of employers hire based on what they see:

• Profile supports qualifications
• References are on point
• Good communication skills
• Awards or accolades
• Potential employee is creative, well-rounded, positive

MORAL OF THE STORY:
You will be Googled.
Here's how to prepare.

LET'S GET STARTED:
LinkedIn