The Job Search - Social Media

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The Job Search - Social Media

• A Students Perspective

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Career Exploration My Story

• Discovering My Own Path
• PR is all about taking a message and delivering
  that message in the most compelling way that
  engages the audience, cuts through and gets
  noticed.
• Finding a Mentor
• Best Advice Get Online! Utilize social media to
  say who you are to employers and be creative.
• SVP at Lewis PR Inc
• Personal Branding Networking
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Google,
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Creating an Online Presence

• Three Principles I Abide By
• Interconnectivity
• Link your accounts
• Honesty
• Post what interests YOU!
• Professionalism
• Avoid typos and
• inappropriate posts

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• Inspiration Find Your Passion
• Get the Facts Check out articles, blogs,
  infographics
• Build a Portfolio WARNING Make sure to promote
  others
• Investigate Prospective Employers Products,
  Services and Images
• Your Perfect Interview Outfit Scroll for ideas

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• A Window into Your World
• Who you are, your interests, your accomplishments
• Sharpen Your Communications Skills
• Reveal the journalist within!
• Interact with the Online Community
• Make comments, participate in forums

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Developing Your Brand

• Be Career Specific
• Demonstrate why youre passionate about this
  career
• Expand your network
• Acquire more followers
• Stay Up-to-date
• Watch for new trends