Social networking can lead to a job

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Have you tried social networking sites to connect with your future employer? People are successfully using them today to find new work. They work so well because they use networking as their basis. 60%-80% of those I help find work do it through networking.

Statistics also show that job search networking is much more effective when you make loose connections with people whom you think cannot help you.

Linkedin:
1. Get picked up: This site is made up of mostly employed adults who work for companies you want to get into. Create a profile, and copy and paste your resume content. Hot tip: recruiters use keyword searches to headhunt you.

2. Get it for free: To meet a stranger on Linkedin will cost you. But there is a free way around it. Search by company or person you want to speak to, then go to their profile and see what groups they are part of. They may be part of a marketing association you are a member of. Ask to join this group. You will be let in. Now contact this hot lead for free.

Twitter:
3. Be a follower: By following people in companies you want to work for, you will know who hangs out with them, what conferences they attend, what they are thinking and what their future plans may be. This insider information can be used to tailor your brand to their needs.

4. Be a leader: Employers love hiring people who have an opinion and are current. By writing Twitter entries that are relevant to your industry, you are demonstrating your knowledge. It is the ultimate show and tell item. Have your twitter link on your resume and cover letter header.

Facebook:
5. Be popular: People love the status bar. Instead of writing you are smelling your feet, write these words: “Seeking employment as a Marketing Specialist”. Only your friends will see this and they will pass it on to their network.

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Even more important to follow up in a weak economy

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Feel like your career is on life support? You are not alone. There is a cure.

I have been teaching you how to write approach letters. I have received the most reader response ever in my 15 months with the paper.

There are letters expressing interest with any employer when there is no job posting. This strategy is extremely effective because some statistics say that up to 90% of all employers are looking for good people, even in a weakened economy.

Elevator: Approach letters work because they take advantage of the hit factor. Advertisers know that it can take up to seven times for someone to see their ad before buying a product. Fortunately, to land great work it takes less. A letter is one hit. Followup is two. A meeting is three.

It’s just like seeing someone in the same elevator more than once. You start to warm up to them. IN this market, warm is very good. It builds trust.

Non HR: I love human resources, but this is a non-human resources strategy. Approach letters must be sent to the person that can make the final hiring decision. You must send your letter to a manager or director in the department in which you want to work. Tip: go to linkedin.com to find their name.

Ask: Ask you and shall receive. Companies hire entrepreneurs. Companies hire self driven people. After you send your letter, an employer will not call you. You must call them and ask for an interview.

Script: Use these words, word for word. Three to four days after sending your approach letter follow up with a phone call. Cal the manager only:

“Hello, it’s ____. I sent you a letter last week. I am quite interested in your company and department. The purpose of my call is to arrange a 10-15 minute meeting to discuss possible employment opportunities. Would Tuesday work or would Thursday be more convenient?”

PS: Never ask them if they read it. If they didn’t they feel stupid. This is bad. Assume they read it.

Next step: Call the three employers I asked you to send letters to. Email me with the results and I will print the most successful one.

Email your questions to: info@Dr-Career.com. Listen to Career FastTrack “Live” Mondays at 5.30 p.m. on CiTR 101.9 FM or online at citr.ca