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13 proven ways to get the interview “The NEW Networking”. Harnessing the Power of Facebook, Twitter , LinkedIn & More. Page 18 to 23. 1: Talk to friends & Relatives. > 25% get their job this way Foot in the door Be sure to ask Ask good workers Be a good worker.
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13 proven ways to get the interview“The NEW Networking” Harnessing the Power of Facebook, Twitter , LinkedIn & More Page 18 to 23
1: Talk to friends & Relatives • > 25% get their job this way • Foot in the door • Be sure to ask • Ask good workers • Be a good worker
2: Twitter or Email Friends • Put it out there you need a job • More eyes = better chance to find the job • Make your Twitter presence “employer-friendly” • • Utilize your Twitter background. • Establish yourself as an expert in your field
3: Connect with your connectors • People who know lots of people • Teachers, preachers, beauticians, realtors
4. Facebook and Linkedin • Facebook • Employers will and can check your Facebook • Find groups, ask questions, give advice • Linkedin • Employment social network • Search jobs & be searched • Create contacts
5. Check the employment pages • LSJ uses Monster.com online • Has local postings in paper
6. Answer help-wanted ads • Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com
7. Send a letter and ask for a job interview • But – follow their hiring procedure • Large banks may have online applications
8. Call the hiring manager and ask for a job interview • Send resume ahead • Be polite even if they refuse
9. “Now Hiring” sings • In store windows • On company websites • Be diligent • Fill out application and in position put “open” • More common in seasonal / new businesses
10. Attend a job fair • Dress professionally • Have lots of resumes • Go prepared – look at what companies will be there • Customize cover letter and resume to employers you want to talk to • Do research about • the companies
11. Sign up with a temp agency or contact a head hunter • Temp jobs = • Paycheck • Foot in the door • Headhunter: recruiter • Job is finding qualified workers for open positions
12. Visit your school’s career center13. Visit state’s career center (MI Works) • Help with resume, cover letter, interview • Networking opportunities • On-site interviews • Job Fair • Relationship where get postings first