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Thank you.<br><br><br><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aol-news-email-weather-video/id646100661">Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS</a><br><br><p class="yahoo-quoted-begin" style="font-size: 15px; color: #715FFA; padding-top: 15px; margin-top: 0">On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 6:13 PM, Suzanne Turner <smturner.234@gmail.com> wrote:</p><blockquote class="iosymail"><div dir="ltr">A well deserving gratitude is extended to Michael Lauf and Maggie Stringer for an outstanding presentation and insight on the topic of how to use social media in your career and business.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Here are the notes and audio recording;<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Suzanne<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">///<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Learn what to search for, and how to search.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Google Search Tips:<br></div><div dir="ltr">Put search term in quotes (National Federation of the Blind" .<br></div><div dir="ltr">use plus signs between search words.<br></div><div dir="ltr">twitter+job+hashtags+hiring+hr+tips<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">To find remote work opportunities, search these top 3 topics:<br></div><div dir="ltr">"fully remote"<br></div><div dir="ltr">"work from home available"<br></div><div dir="ltr">and<br></div><div dir="ltr">temporarily remote" .<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Search dedicated remote working job sites.<br></div><div dir="ltr">www.FlexJobs.com<br></div><div dir="ltr">www.RemoteOK.com<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">General job sites with remote work jobs:<br></div><div dir="ltr">www.Indeed.com<br></div><div dir="ltr">www.TotalJobs.com<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">If looking for remote work, dont limit yourself by location. Search the entire US and other countries.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Many medium-size and larger businesses want you to register on their website to even be considered.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Research the company before applying.<br></div><div dir="ltr">What do people say about them online?<br></div><div dir="ltr"> Are they hiring for many positions?<br></div><div dir="ltr"> Do they align with your own interests and values?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Avoid job scams:<br></div><div dir="ltr">Make sure the company actually exists. scammers post fake jobs to get personal info. Scams to take your money include:<br></div><div dir="ltr">Work from home jobs that target young mothers, the disabled and senior citizens.<br></div><div dir="ltr">These include stuffing envelopes, assembling products, and receiving and shipping items.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Watch out for the most common red flags which include:<br></div><div dir="ltr">Does the job ad offer a complete description?<br></div><div dir="ltr">Will your employer provide training and support?<br></div><div dir="ltr">How long has the job ad been posted? Some sites have outdated job ads.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Avoid those with no website, email or location.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Do they want you to call them for more info?<br></div><div dir="ltr">Do they want to speak with you privately, either at a private residence, or using voice, video and text chat?<br></div><div dir="ltr">Do they want you to pay money up front? Don't do it!<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Twitter:<br></div><div dir="ltr">www.twitter.com<br></div><div dir="ltr">Accessible Windows software:<br></div><div dir="ltr">TWBlue, OpenTween and Chicken Nugget. Get links at <a href="https://laufware.com/social-media" target="_blank">https://laufware.com/social-media</a><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">iPhone Apps: Search the app store for<br></div><div dir="ltr">official twitter app<br></div><div dir="ltr">Spring<br></div><div dir="ltr">and<br></div><div dir="ltr">Twitteriffic.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Make sure you present yourself professionally.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Your account name should be the name you consistently use on your resume and all other social profiles for brand consistency.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Create a 160 character micro resume on your twitter bio.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Create one very professional image of yourself. Use this same image on all social media profiles.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Tweet about your job search.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Tell people about your awesome work.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Post images and links to your videos and linkedIn profile.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Create twitter background with image, in your preferred vocation, and as you want to be seen.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Create a home page about yourself on LinkedIn with your portfolio, or create a free website at www.WordPress.com<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Find and follow companies of interest on twitter.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Use the at sign followed by company name.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Use hashtags which is the number sign. follow with company or event like #NFB .<br></div><div dir="ltr">Find relevant hashtags by using the website www.HashTagify.me<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Ten popular hashtags:<br></div><div dir="ltr">1. #JobSearch or #JobHunt<br></div><div dir="ltr">2. #JobOpening<br></div><div dir="ltr">3. #Hiring or #NowHiring<br></div><div dir="ltr">4. #Resume<br></div><div dir="ltr">5. #Job or #Jobs<br></div><div dir="ltr">6. #Careers<br></div><div dir="ltr">7. #Employment<br></div><div dir="ltr">8. #HR or #HumanResources<br></div><div dir="ltr">9. #TweetMyJobs<br></div><div dir="ltr">10. Industry specific hashtags:<br></div><div dir="ltr">#ITjobs, #techjobs, #Marketing<br></div><div dir="ltr">Try company name hashtags like #GEJobs<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Try #JobTips for career advice and suggestions, used by hiring professionals and recruiters.<br></div><div dir="ltr">#Freelance, Mainly advice for freelancers.<br></div><div dir="ltr">#JobHuntChat, used for twitter chats.<br></div><div dir="ltr">#Resume for links to articles and resume advice.<br></div><div dir="ltr">just finished college? try #GraduateJobs<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Three ways to use hashtags:<br></div><div dir="ltr">Find jobs to apply for.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Network with hiring managers at companies to work for.<br></div><div dir="ltr">To get career advice.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">To find jobs, skim through hashtags that post jobs. Click the links and apply for them.<br></div><div dir="ltr">To network, spend time following people and interact with them.<br></div><div dir="ltr">For career advice, join twitter chats and click on links that people share for a given hashtag.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Read the content they share and retweet posts you like.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Respond to comments they made to start a dialogue and meet decision-makers in human resources.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">LinkedIn Profile Tips:<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Choose the right profile picture for LinkedIn.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Make sure picture is recent and looks like you.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Your face should take up around 60% of the photo.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Long-distance shots don’t stand out.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Wear what you would like to wear to work.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Smile, show your eyes. (wear sunglesses if eyes have been removed and you do not own prosthetics.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Add a background photo.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Make your headline more than just a job title. Do not use the headline to list your skills or job titles.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Turn your summary into your story. Many leave this blank when creating their profile.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Do not overuse buzzwords, adjectives including:<br></div><div dir="ltr">specialised, leadership, focused, strategic, experienced, passionate, expert, creative, innovative and certified.<br></div><div dir="ltr">However, adjectives like these are great for resumes.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Tips to grow your network.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Synch your profile with your email address book.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Follow meetings and conversations with connection requests List your relevant skills, but not too many. Do Not list skills you think they want, but you do not possess.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fill out the Services section of your profile to boost your visibility in search results.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Endorsements from other members add to your skills and increase your credibility.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Ask for an endorsement for a few key skills, and manage your endorsements more proactively.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Take a skills assessment online test. Display verified skills badge on profile. Verified skills make you 30% more likely to be hired.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Request recommendations. Use rop-down menu in the Recommendations section. Reach out to relevant contacts to request recommendations.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Showcase your passion for learning by completing a course on LinkedIn Learning. Add completed course certificates to your LinkedIn profile.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">get credit for thought-leadership by posting anything you have created<br></div><div dir="ltr">including: blog posts, YouTube videos, Zoom events, whitepapers, etc.<br></div><div dir="ltr">publish long-form content, and use it to start conversations.<br></div><div dir="ltr">The LinkedIn publications section is their most underused feature.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Follow relevant influencers for your industry.<br></div><div dir="ltr">Consider using the feature called LinkedIn Elevate to become an employee advocate<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">SaveTheStudent.org<br></div><div dir="ltr">using social media to get a job.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.savethestudent.org/student-jobs/how-to-use-social-media-to-get-a-job.html" target="_blank">https://www.savethestudent.org/student-jobs/how-to-use-social-media-to-get-a-job.html</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">How to use Twitter to find a job in 2022 <a href="https://www.savethestudent.org/student-jobs/how-to-get-a-job-using-twitter.html" target="_blank">https://www.savethestudent.org/student-jobs/how-to-get-a-job-using-twitter.html</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">how to use LinkedIn to land the perfect job <a href="https://www.savethestudent.org/student-jobs/how-to-use-linkedin-to-get-a-job.html" target="_blank">https://www.savethestudent.org/student-jobs/how-to-use-linkedin-to-get-a-job.html</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">common interview questions and how to answer them.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.savethestudent.org/student-jobs/best-answers-to-common-interview-questions.html" target="_blank">https://www.savethestudent.org/student-jobs/best-answers-to-common-interview-questions.html</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">look more professional online.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.savethestudent.org/student-jobs/how-to-look-more-professional-online.html" target="_blank">https://www.savethestudent.org/student-jobs/how-to-look-more-professional-online.html</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">work experience opportunities<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.savethestudent.org/student-jobs/the-ultimate-guide-to-work-experience.html" target="_blank">https://www.savethestudent.org/student-jobs/the-ultimate-guide-to-work-experience.html</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">try searching popular hashtags like<br></div><div dir="ltr">#nowhiring,<br></div><div dir="ltr">#jobsearch<br></div><div dir="ltr">#graduatejobs<br></div><div dir="ltr">more industry-specific ones like<br></div><div dir="ltr">#engineeringjobs<br></div><div dir="ltr">#salesjobs<br></div><div dir="ltr">Use TweetDeck to keep track of certain hashtags or phrases <a href="https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/" target="_blank">https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/</a><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">JobHunt.org<br></div><div dir="ltr">Twitter Job board<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.job-hunt.org/twitter-job-board/" target="_blank">https://www.job-hunt.org/twitter-job-board/</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">Guide to LinkedIn for Job Search<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.job-hunt.org/linkedin-job-search/LinkedIn-job-search/" target="_blank">https://www.job-hunt.org/linkedin-job-search/LinkedIn-job-search/</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">Guide to Working From Home<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.job-hunt.org/work-from-home-jobs/work-from-home-jobs/" target="_blank">https://www.job-hunt.org/work-from-home-jobs/work-from-home-jobs/</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">Guide to Working with Recruiters<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.job-hunt.org/recruiters/recruiters/" target="_blank">https://www.job-hunt.org/recruiters/recruiters/</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">Guide to Freelancing and Contracting<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.job-hunt.org/freelance-contractor-jobs/freelance-contractor-jobs/" target="_blank">https://www.job-hunt.org/freelance-contractor-jobs/freelance-contractor-jobs/</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">Guide to the Temporary Work Option<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.job-hunt.org/temporary-work/temporary-employment/" target="_blank">https://www.job-hunt.org/temporary-work/temporary-employment/</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">4 Ways to Get Your Interviewer to Share Their Salary Expectations First <a href="https://www.job-hunt.org/ways-to-get-your-interviewer-to-share-their-salary-expectations-first/" target="_blank">https://www.job-hunt.org/ways-to-get-your-interviewer-to-share-their-salary-expectations-first/</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">4 Must-Have Time Management Skills for Your Job Search <a href="https://www.job-hunt.org/must-have-time-management-skills-for-job-search/" target="_blank">https://www.job-hunt.org/must-have-time-management-skills-for-job-search/</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">The Complete Guide to Job Applications<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.job-hunt.org/complete-guide-to-job-applications/" target="_blank">https://www.job-hunt.org/complete-guide-to-job-applications/</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">10 Best Job Application Tips<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.job-hunt.org/best-job-application-tips/" target="_blank">https://www.job-hunt.org/best-job-application-tips/</a><br></div><div dir="ltr">How to Follow Up on a Job Application<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.job-hunt.org/how-to-follow-up-on-a-job-application/" target="_blank">https://www.job-hunt.org/how-to-follow-up-on-a-job-application/</a><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Recording:<br></div><div dir="ltr">You can copy the recording information below and share with others<br></div><div 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