Date and Time
Thursday Aug 24, 2017
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
Location
Career Resource Center
Grove Cultural Campus
40 E. Old Mill Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Fees/Admission
Free for CRC Members/$20 fee for non-CRC members
Contact Information
Jacqueline Lanscioni 847-295-5626
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Description
Presented by: Shannon Tipton, owner and Chief Learning Officer, Learning Rebels LLC
Whether you love it or hate it, social media is no longer a novelty; it is a must-have for any successful recruiting strategy. Did you know that Facebook is the second most popular social network for recruiters after LinkedIn? According to a recent JobVite survey, 55% of employers use Facebook in their recruiting, 47% use twitter. Since so many recruiters and companies are using social media to target candidates, it can be an excellent way to expand your network and connect with your next perfect job. Don’t be left behind, or keep all your eggs in the LinkedIn basket.
In this session learn:
- Tips for using and setting up social media to find job listings;
- Common mistakes job seekers make online;
- Becoming a potential job magnet using Facebook, Twitter and other social networks;
- Fine tuning your social media profile to attract recruiters;
- How to get found faster by recruiters using social media to find talent;
- Gain clarity about personal brand and how that translates online.
organizations in North America, Europe and Korea. Shannon is a certified facilitator in “Designing Learning” and “Social Media Tools for Learning” for ATD and was also recently ranked as one of the top 100 L&D influencers on Twitter (@stipton). Her blog “Learning Rebels” ranks in the top 100 e-learning blogs and can be found at learningrebels.com.