If you were unable to attend the “Get a Job!” event on January 21st, you can still get all of the valuable information covered in the presentation below. Kristin Kane of Kane Partners Staffing Solutions presented the “Top 10 Interviewing Mistakes of 2009″ and explained how to use social media to land a job. About 70% of jobs are found through networking, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and nearly half of all employers use social media sites to research potential candidates—so it’s absolutely crucial to establish an online presence. The videos below will explain how to set up a Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook profile, and give you the inside scoop on how to utilize them in your job search. You’ll also find information on how to craft a video résumé along with a sample, and the “do’s” and “don’ts” regarding social media etiquette.

Top 10 Interview Mistakes of 2009

By evaluating interviews first hand, Kane Partners put together a list of the most common mistakes job seekers make. Find out what they are, and how to avoid them so you can start fresh in 2010!

How to Use Facebook to Find a Job

Facebook gives you the ability to reconnect with friends from years ago—an old friend from high school may have a job at a company where you want to work, or may know someone who can connect you with the company. Additionally, Facebook can be used as a research tool to find out about events and opportunities at companies where you are interested in working.

How to Use Twitter to Find a Job

Helpful resources to remember:

• TweetMyJobs.com
• Search.twitter.com
• @Microjobs
• MASHABLE.com

Hashtags (#) enable you to create a common topic or subject:

• Visit hastags.org or whatthetrend.com to see what’s trending
• Search your JOB Keywords like #sales, #accounting, #admin, etc.
• Create a list of hastags to search for new tweets like #jobs

Video by: Animated Explanations

How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job

LinkedIn Tips to Maximize Your Success:

• Complete your profile
• Upload a professional photo
• Join groups (Up to 50)
• Link to other sites
• Do not use a connections name without permission!
• Upload your résumé to your profile
• Customize your profile link
• Research companies/interviewers
• Search jobs (LinkedIn only jobs)

Video by: Animated Explanations

Sample Video Résumé

A video résumé is an excellent way to promote yourself to a potential employer. Generally, this is the BEST medium if you have an outgoing and lively personality. Depending on your needs, it can either be generic or targeted to a specific company. By including a link to your video résumé on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, emails, etc., potential employers will have a sneak peak at what you have to offer.

Here’s a look at how you can share your video résumé via social media:

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Suggested Format for your Video Résumé:

• Short (30 seconds)
• Have a professional introduction
• Pull key information that sets you apart
• Invite viewers to connect
• Professional quality is recommended as opposed to homemade

Video by: Branded Video

Social Media Etiquette

• Only ask for a COMPANY introduction for a specific job – IF you are a true match
• Don’t limit what you are asking for: Try to get some piece of information
• Do not go around a contact or use their name without permission
• Offer and give in order to GET!
• Be positive, professional, and helpful

Reactions

After the presentation, participants at the “Get a Job!” event had a chance to meet with social media experts, interviewers, and job experts to get one-on-one feedback.

Nearly 15 million are unemployed right now, so many people are struggling to find work, but there’s help available in our area. The Free Library in Center City Philadelphia is offering a special skills assessment class on Wednesday from 6- 7PM, and they have classes each upcoming Wednesday covering résumé writing, job hunting tips, interviewing skills and more. For more information on “Workplace Wednesdays”, call 215-686-5436.

The numbers are staggering- 14.5 million are unemployed, so separating yourself from the pack is now more crucial than ever. When you’ve finally landed an interview- how do you prepare, what do you say, how do you act? Steve Emerson from Emerson Personnel Group gives some great pre and post interview tips as well as tips for the actual interview that will help ease your nerves and set you up for success.

Your appearance is very important when going for a job interview, but what if you don’t have the money to buy a professional outfit? Help is just around the corner- with 90 different locations, the non-profit agency Dress for Success, aims to transition disadvantaged women from welfare to work by providing professional clothing and career support— all for free. Visit their website for more information and to find a location in your area: www.dressforsuccess.org