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An AOII presentation on professional internet use

An AOII presentation on professional internet use. By: Jenna Long. Getting Started. Benefits of Linked in (while you sign in  ). Networking! See what other people in your field are doing Check to feed to see people’s new jobs Connect with...

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An AOII presentation on professional internet use

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  1. An AOII presentation on professional internet use By: Jenna Long

  2. Getting Started

  3. Benefits of Linked in(while you sign in  ) • Networking! • See what other people in your field are doing • Check to feed to see people’s new jobs • Connect with... • Students in your same major at a different college • People who give you their card at job fairs/conferences • People you work with • Teachers • (success stories)

  4. Make it you...

  5. First Thing People See... Your Header Good • (Major) student at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo • Recent college graduate seeking entry level job • Aspiring _ professional • Use | Pipelines |  | • Happy Picture, Classy Bad • FroYo Server • Don’t use commas ( , )

  6. Summary = Condensed Cover Letter • What you’re looking for (internship, part-time, full time, in the ____ field in San Luis Obispo • Qualifications (I an employee at ___ your specialties, very condensed) • What you’ve learned from experiences • Ultimately, I want a career in... I can be a great asset to your company

  7. Like your resume, but more detailed (use sentences not bullet points) • Include everything, no space limitations • Places not to put... Jobs like Forever 21, Frozen Yogurt, etc • If you do... Relate it to your goal, describe accomplishments (ex. Raised sales 10%) • Can include AOII Positions, and other leadership roles

  8. Recommendations...tell all

  9. Personalize the message

  10. Skills!

  11. One more way to support your sisters... ENDORSE THEM!

  12. Things to include... Cal Poly Clubs, Honor Societies, etc. • Explain your involvement and what the organization does • Experience...Organizations???

  13. Things to include... • WOW Leader • Arthritis Foundation

  14. Include activities, its ok to re-list them • GPA? Optional... Put if its above 3.0

  15. Only include what is relevant... No random GEs

  16. Groups!

  17. Activities • News tab – articles fit for you • Share an interesting article on the wall • Make connections: send personalized message • Be careful...don’t stalk

  18. How different is “professional” you from “everyday” you? ...Lets talk FaceBook

  19. Companies look at your facebook: Fact • Repeated themes = red flag • Ex. crazy partying • Use facebook as a tool – show good things • Ex. Pictures of you volunteering at Feed My Starving Children • 35% of hiring managers google you • 23% look up your facebook (Pomenon Institute survey) • 1 reason: Its easier/faster than calling references

  20. Things to avoid on Facebook • Posting pictures/comments of illegal drugs (duh!) • Bad grammar/spelling • Public complaining – Don’t rant • Your status ≠ your therapist • Handles of alcohol in pictures

  21. Privacy Settings!

  22. Facebook can be Good! • “Facebook Personality Score”(Illinois University) • Conscientiousness: well organized, hard-working • Emotional stability: no negative posts • Agreeableness: no facebook conflicts/heated debates • Extraversion: photos in social settings • Openness: travel and intellect • Look worldly • photos of trips to other countries • Show your smarts • update status with how much you enjoyed the book War and Peace • Have lots of facebook friends (Auburn University) • Remember you are not just representing YOU. You are a part of an organization bigger than that • Employers care about your facebook after you’re hired too!

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