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Finding a job online in 10 simple steps

The document outlines a comprehensive guide on how to find a job online in ten simple steps, focusing on optimizing personal branding through effective use of professional email, social networks, and LinkedIn. It emphasizes the importance of goal setting, crafting a standout CV, networking, and preparing for online interviews. Additionally, it offers practical tips on avoiding common pitfalls and enhancing online presence to attract potential employers.

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HOW TO FIND A JOB ONLINE IN 10 SIMPLE STEPS By Mohammad Hijazi @mhijazi
FINDING A JOB = LOOKING FOR DATE • Be charming • Be well prepared • Be confident • Know what you are looking for • Take risks
BEFORE LINKEDIN! Some preperations
STEP 1: EMAIL ADDRESS Make sure you have a professional email address:  yourname@gmail.com  yourname@outlook.com  Firstinitial.lastname@yahoo.com  username@college.edu  BEST: buy your own domain! hello@name.com NOT:  pinkprincess@hotmail.com  sexybeast69@aol.com  puppy_loveXOXO@msn.com  haifawehbeoffical1@hotmail.com
STEP 2: GOOGLE YOURSELF - Use Incognito Mode - This is the first thing that recruiters do. - Do you find things online you don’t want to see?  If yes remove them or ask the person who put them to remove them. - Do you not show up at all on Google?  Not a good sign  Create content so that you show up - Find what other people are saying about you
STEP 2: GOOGLE YOURSELF
STEP 3: DEFINE YOUR GOALS What type of job do I want?  Full time  Part time  Research  Freelance  Work from home
STEP 3: DEFINE YOUR GOALS Where do I want my job to be?  Lebanon  Beirut  Tripoli  Saida  Bekaa..  Gulf  Europe  Africa  USA  New York  Los Angeles…
STEP 3: DEFINE YOUR GOALS What career type do I want to join?  Digital  Marketing  HR  Accounting/Finance  IT  Management  Engineering  Design  Retail  Etc…
STEP 3: DEFINE YOUR GOALS What level am I qualified for?  Starting job  Managerial  Consultancy  Mid-career  Top management  Internship
STEP 3: DEFINE YOUR GOALS What company size do I want to join?  Startup  International company  Family business  Small business  Start my own business  Local/Regional/International non- profit
STEP 4: HAVE YOUR CV READY - Check for errors - Customize the CV to suit your goals - Make it stand out! Use colors, photos, be creative. - Export into PDF format for online usage  Sending it as doc format is not professional  In Microsoft Word: File > Save as > Save as type > PDF
STEP 5: OPTIMIZE YOUR PERSONAL SOCIAL NETWORKS Facebook  Add your university, school, major, courses and graduation date  Add your previous and current employment including internships  Add your volunteer work and important projects  Make this information PUBLIC  Always have a presentable profile photo & cover  Make any unprofessional content private.
STEP 5: OPTIMIZE YOUR PERSONAL SOCIAL NETWORKS Twitter  Add a professional bio.  Don’t use vulgar language in your tweets.  If you don’t want recruiters to match your resume to your twitter account, spell your name differently on twitter or make it private.  Interact with companies and professionals on twitter.
STEP 5: OPTIMIZE YOUR PERSONAL SOCIAL NETWORKS Blog  Create a blog or guest blog on blogs or websites relevant to your industry  Write posts that are relevant to your career  Share your opinions about topics in your industry  Applicants with active blogs get a $200 more on average on their job offers  Start a blog easily on:  Blogger.com  Wordpress.com
STEP 6: SET-UP A LINKEDIN PROFILE Linkedin.com
BASIC REASONS TO USE LINKEDIN - Manage your professional profile and brand - Network and meet professionals - Share your expertise and knowledge - Learn from others - Uncover opportunities
ANONYMOUS ACCOUNTS ARE POINTLESS It’s like hiding at the back of the crowd, no one will see your potential.
YOUR PROFILE IS THE NEW FIRST IMPRESSION Try to make this first impression the best it can be!
HAVE AN AVATAR A photo of you in color, head and shoulders only, keep the background simple.
USE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS BAD EXAMPLES
USE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS BAD EXAMPLES More bad examples on: http://www.linkedinfun.com/
USE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS GOOD EXAMPLES
USE TIMELY PHOTOS 23 years ago 8 years ago 2 month ago
FILL OUT YOUR PROFILE INFORMATION
FILL OUT YOUR PROFILE INFORMATION
CREATE A GREAT PERSONA The best profiles are rich with relevant information. They’re like a candid conversation about yourself. They’re not just a list of prior employers.
CONSIDER YOURSELF AS A PRODUCT - Make your strengths stand out. - State your career goals. - Use tools to showcase your competitive edge, like Slideshare and Behance’s Creative Portfolio app.
SECTIONS YOU CAN EDIT Name - First, last, and maiden names. Headline - Will default to your current job title. You can change it to express your personal brand or how you want to be known (e.g. Outstanding Client Service Professional). Summary - Information about your mission, accomplishments, and goals. Experience - Professional positions and experience, including jobs, volunteer posts, military, board of directors, nonprofit, or pro sports. Education - School and educational information. Recommendations - You can request professional recommendations and display them on your profile. Crucial Important Optional
SECTIONS YOU CAN EDIT Applications - You can add applications to your profile to display your work, get professional insights, or collaborate with others. Certifications - Certifications, licensures, or clearances you've attained. Courses - Adding your body of coursework can help your education to stand out. Honors & Awards - Show off your hard-earned awards. Languages - Languages you understand or speak. Organizations - List the organizations or associations you've been a part of along with your role. Patents - Any patents you've applied for or received. Crucial Important Optional
SECTIONS YOU CAN EDIT Personal Information - Info such as email, phone number, location, and birthday. Publications - Publications that have featured your work. Projects - Showcase the projects you've worked on, along with team members. Skills & Expertise - A relevant list of skills on your profile will help others to understand your strengths and improve your ability to be found when opportunities present themselves. Test Scores - List your scores on tests to highlight high achievement. Crucial Important Optional
CREATE YOUR VANITY URL Vanity URL
GET DISCOVERED BEYOND LINKEDIN • If you leave comments on business websites or professional blogs, enter your Linkedin public profile URL in the website section. • Add your URL to your professional Twitter bio. • Add the URL to your business cards and resume. • Make it part of your “about me” on your blog or website. • Add it to your email signature.
A CENTRAL LINE OF CONTACT • Save a few trees and make Linkedin your digital business card. • Add your email address and phone number to your profile. Fix the privacy settings as you see fit. • Download the Linkedin mobile apps so you can instantly add connections and keep up to date with your network.
USE SEO TO HELP YOU GET DISCOVERED • Use keyword rich job titles • Optimize your job descriptions and experience • Share more, especially your own content
WRITE INDUSTRY RELATED ARTICLES
CONNECTION DEGREES •1st-degree - People you're directly connected to because you've accepted their invitation to connect, or they've accepted your invitation. You'll see a 1st degree icon next to their name in search results and on their profile. You can contact them by sending a message on LinkedIn. •2nd-degree - People who are connected to your 1st-degree connections. You'll see a 2nd degree icon next to their name in search results and on their profile. You can send them an invitation by clicking Connect or contact them through an InMail. •3rd-degree - People who are connected to your 2nd-degree connections. You'll see a 3rd degree icon next to their name in search results and on their profile. • If their full first and last names are displayed, you can send them an invitation by clicking Connect. • If only the first letter of their last name is displayed, clicking Connect is not an option but you can still contact them through an InMail. •Fellow members of your LinkedIn Groups - These people are considered part of your network because you're members of the same group. You'll see a Group icon next to their name in search results and on their profile. You can contact them by sending a message on LinkedIn or using your group's discussion feature. •Out of Network - LinkedIn members who fall outside of the categories listed above. You can contact them through an InMail.
ADD CONNECTIONS • If you can’t figure out who to connect with, start with friends, colleagues, and family. • The average wedding planner knows that any given person knows about 250 people to invite to a wedding. Make your wedding list. • Use LinkedIn to follow up after other communications: Whenever you receive an email, business card, or a business phone call; tell the person that you are going to also connect by LinkedIn. • It is wise to also add recruiters, experts in your field, potential investors, journalists and members of the media, but always remember to include a message with your request!
USE TAGS TO CATEGORIZE YOUR CONNECTIONS • Tags are like Circles on Google+. They are categories you can use to organize your Contacts or Connections. • Add Tags in the Contacts section of LinkedIn. Use them to differentiate: • friends, • partners, • prospects, • large prospects, • customers, • students, • press, etc.
MAKE SURE YOUR PROFILE IS PUBLIC • If you're hoping to get business from your LinkedIn profile, than you want to make sure that anyone can view it, whether they're logged in or not. • Click on your profile image in the upper right corner of the screen to access your account menu, and click on Privacy & Settings. Here you can: • Make sure EVERYONE can view your activity feed. • Turn on or off your activity broadcasts • Select what others can see when you view their profile (image, name and headline recommended) • Enable Open Profile if you're a Premium member
SUPPORT ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES Are you looking for jobs in different countries? If so, you can offer your profile visitors an alternate version in their language. Visitors to your profile will see available languages as a drop-down to the right of your top details box. To the right of the View Profile As button, click on the down arrow to reveal an additional options menu and click on Create profile in another language.
DO NOT BE THIS STUPID! Things you need to avoid!
OVERSELLING YOURSELF
USING LINKEDIN AS TINDER
OVERSTATING
BEING A NINJA
ALSO AVOID •Digital Marketing Magician •Wizard of Light Bulb Moments •Brand Warrior •Senior Road Warrior Marketing Intern •The Social Media Badass •Digital Overlord •Direct Mail Demi-God •Mobile Sensei (and Planner) •Chief Visionary Officer •Chief Marketing Guru •Chief Thought Provoker •Chief Thinker •Chief People Herder •Director of Fundom
#SWAG #YOLO
JUST. NO.
STEP 7: WRITE YOUR BIO/INTRO
NEVER LEAVE IT BLANK • Never leave the Summary section blank!! A blank Summary means that the first thing an employer sees is your Experience section. Your profile will then be like a resume without a Summary statement at the top, or like a term paper without an introduction. How will recruiters and hiring managers know where to focus or what to concentrate on in your LinkedIn profile if you do not point them in the right direction?
IDENTIFY YOUR PURPOSE • Why are you writing this bio? Who will read it? • You need to take some time to think about your readers and what you want them to think about you. • State your profile objective clearly: are you looking for investors, partners, to share your ideas, a job, etc…
THIRD PERSON PERSPECTIVE • Your bio should sound as though it were objectively written, although it is obviously anything but. • If you look at any book cover, the bio will be in the narrative mode even though the author has probably written it themselves. • So instead of writing “I have lived in Switzerland and I speak 3 languages”, try “John has lived in Switzerland and he speaks 3 languages”.
SHOW, DON'T TELL • "What have I done" > "Who I am“ • The "show, don't tell" principle of writing means focusing on what you do, not who you are - and that means action verbs. • List of Action Verbs for Resumes & Professional Profiles • The more details the better. • Don't just say you're creative. Make sure you reference specific projects you worked on that demonstrate your creativity.
TAILOR YOUR KEYWORDS SPECIFICALLY TO YOUR AUDIENCE • Your bio should position you as an expert in your field who serves a specific audience. • Tell stories. Share your accomplishments. Everyone likes a good story. If you can grab some attention with something about yourself that we wouldn’t know from your resume bullets, you’re heading in the right direction.
THROW IN SOME PERSONALITY • Add some flavor to your bio by including something unexpected. This can be a bit of humor or just curious information that you think people will be interested in, such as you being a tea connoisseur – already a topic for conversation. • You can include something of the sort: “and in his spare time, he really enjoys writing about himself in the third person”. • A little witty twist at the end can tell a lot about your personality.
STRUCTURE IT WELL • Use all 2,000 characters. If you do not take advantage of this opportunity to write 2,000 characters about yourself, you are missing out on essential keyword optimization. Although the MOST important spots for keywords are your Headline, Specialties and Job Titles, your Summary section counts too. • Break it up (with Headers, Sub-Headers and Graphics)! Don’t expect anyone to read a big block of text with no graphic interest. Make it visually easy to read. • Include your contact information. Make it easy for people to find you. If you’re comfortable, include your phone number and e-mail.
AVOID BUZZWORDS & CLICHÉS Avoid these statements: • I’m a team player • I have great communication skills • I have a proven track-record. • I’m a problem solver. • I assisted in X task. • I have a strong work ethic. • I’m self-motivated. • I’m accustomed to a fast-paced enviroment.
STEP 8: NETWORKING
FREELY GIVE AND RECEIVE RECOMMENDATIONS • The Internet is a world of views, likes, shares, and comments. But best of all is a heart-felt recommendation, which you can do on LinkedIn. Nothing boosts morale, loyalty, and friendship, like an unsolicited recommendation. • Don’t be afraid to ask for it from co-workers, friends, and even customers.
GIVE ENDORSMANTS • If you haven’t worked directly with a person but know their capabilities, you can give them an endorsement.
CONNECT TO GROUPS • Even users with robust profiles aren't taking full advantage of LinkedIn's groups. Groups are where experts, insiders and customers are. Groups is where you will find people you want to know and, more importantly, where people you care about can find you. • If you can't find a group that fits what you do or includes the people you want, start one. Not only will that solve the problem, it's a great way to demonstrate issue and market leadership.
GROUPS FOR ENTREPRENEURS Top 60 LinkedIn Groups for Job Seekers and Recruiters https://jobmob.co.il/blog/top-linkedin-groups-job-seekers-recruiters/
GROUPS FOR ENTREPRENEURS •A Startup Specialists Group - Online Network for Entrepreneurs and Startups •Band of Entrepreneurs •Bright Ideas & Entrepreneurs •Digital Marketing •Entrepreneurs Meet Investors •Entrepreneur's Network •Future Trends •Leadership Think Tank •LInked Business Strategists •On Startups – The Community for Entrepreneurs •Private Equity, M&A, and Venture Capital Investments •Social Entrepreneur Empowerment Network •Social Media Marketing •Women's Network of Entrepreneurs •Young Entrepreneur Connections
INTERACTING WITH INFLUENCERS As part of the maturation process of LinkedIn, its news tool--Pulse--is an easy way to find, follow and connect with leaders that matter to you and your business.
STEP 8: FIND AND APPLY FOR A JOB Where to find jobs online?
ON LINKEDIN: FIND JOBS
ON LINKEDIN: SEARCH
ON LINKEDIN: FOLLOW COMPANIES
ON LINKEDIN: JOIN GROUPS
ON LINKEDIN: CHECK ADS
ON LINKEDIN: REPLY TO RECRUITMENT MESSAGES
ON FACEBOOK: LEBANON JOBS
ON FACEBOOK: MY LEBANESE JOBS
ON FACEBOOK: GRAPHIC DESIGN JOBS IN LEBANON
ON FACEBOOK: MARYAM GHANDOUR I’m on Facebook too!
ON FACEBOOK: LIU - CAREER DEVELOPMENT & JOB OPPORTUNITIES
ON FACEBOOK: BUSINESS LOBBY
ON FACEBOOK: JOBS LOOP
ON FACEBOOK: ZEDER GROUP
ON FACEBOOK: AIESIC LEBANON
ON FACEBOOK: JOBS / RECRUITMENT IN LEBANON & THE GULF
ON TWITTER: FOLLOW #JOBS #LEBANON HASHTAGS
WEBSITES: JOBS.COM.LB
WEBSITES: BAYT.COM
WEBSITES: HIRELEBANESE.COM
WEBSITES: WASEET.NET/EN/LB/JOBS
WEBSITES: CAREERSLB.COM
•Google Jobs: http://www.google.com/about/jobs/ •Facebook Careers: https://www.facebook.com/careers/ •P&G Jobs: http://www.pg.com/en_US/careers/index.shtml •Microsoft Careers: https://careers.microsoft.com •Azadea Careers: http://www.azadeacareers.com •Ernst & Young: www.ey.com/Careers •GE Lebanon: www.ge.com/lb/careers/index.html WEBSITES: FOLLOW COMPANIES IN YOUR INDUSTRY
WEBSITES: GRADUATELAND.COM – EUROPEAN CAREERS
WEBSITES: FREELANCER.COM – WORK FROM HOME
WEBSITES: CAREERBUILDER.COM
WEBSITES: JOBALIST.COM
STEP 9: CONDUCTING AN ONLINE INTERVIEW
DRESS PROFESSIONALLY. Even if you are sitting down, wear nice pants and shoes (you never know when you will have to stand up).
CLEAR YOUR WORKSPACE and any clutter that is behind you so it doesn't show up on the screen.
MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN A QUIET ROOM where you will not be disturbed by people, pets, etc.
HAVE A PIECE OF PAPER AND PEN READY so you are not scrambling to find them later.
HAVE A COPY OF YOUR RESUME IN SIGHT in case you have to refer to dates or details.
PRACTICE • Practice using your web cam equipment before the interview so you are sure everything is in working order. • Write a script if necessary.
LOOK PRESENTABLE • Smile and focus • Choose your colors wisely • Hair and Makeup • Suit up! • Don’t sit in your bed • Don’t sit in the toilet (even if the strongest wireless reception is there)
FOLLOW UP After the interview, send the interviewer an email that includes:  A thank you note for taking time to conduct the interview  Your contact information  Any references you mentioned in the interview  If you decide that you do not like the offer or don’t want the job, recommend someone else.  Stay in contact later on, the recruiter might be a valuable asset for you in the future.
THANK YOU Tweet me: @mhijazi

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Finding a job online in 10 simple steps

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    HOW TO FINDA JOB ONLINE IN 10 SIMPLE STEPS By Mohammad Hijazi @mhijazi
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    FINDING A JOB= LOOKING FOR DATE • Be charming • Be well prepared • Be confident • Know what you are looking for • Take risks
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    STEP 1: EMAILADDRESS Make sure you have a professional email address:  yourname@gmail.com  yourname@outlook.com  Firstinitial.lastname@yahoo.com  username@college.edu  BEST: buy your own domain! hello@name.com NOT:  pinkprincess@hotmail.com  sexybeast69@aol.com  puppy_loveXOXO@msn.com  haifawehbeoffical1@hotmail.com
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    STEP 2: GOOGLEYOURSELF - Use Incognito Mode - This is the first thing that recruiters do. - Do you find things online you don’t want to see?  If yes remove them or ask the person who put them to remove them. - Do you not show up at all on Google?  Not a good sign  Create content so that you show up - Find what other people are saying about you
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    STEP 3: DEFINEYOUR GOALS What type of job do I want?  Full time  Part time  Research  Freelance  Work from home
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    STEP 3: DEFINEYOUR GOALS Where do I want my job to be?  Lebanon  Beirut  Tripoli  Saida  Bekaa..  Gulf  Europe  Africa  USA  New York  Los Angeles…
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    STEP 3: DEFINEYOUR GOALS What career type do I want to join?  Digital  Marketing  HR  Accounting/Finance  IT  Management  Engineering  Design  Retail  Etc…
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    STEP 3: DEFINEYOUR GOALS What level am I qualified for?  Starting job  Managerial  Consultancy  Mid-career  Top management  Internship
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    STEP 3: DEFINEYOUR GOALS What company size do I want to join?  Startup  International company  Family business  Small business  Start my own business  Local/Regional/International non- profit
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    STEP 4: HAVEYOUR CV READY - Check for errors - Customize the CV to suit your goals - Make it stand out! Use colors, photos, be creative. - Export into PDF format for online usage  Sending it as doc format is not professional  In Microsoft Word: File > Save as > Save as type > PDF
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    STEP 5: OPTIMIZEYOUR PERSONAL SOCIAL NETWORKS Facebook  Add your university, school, major, courses and graduation date  Add your previous and current employment including internships  Add your volunteer work and important projects  Make this information PUBLIC  Always have a presentable profile photo & cover  Make any unprofessional content private.
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    STEP 5: OPTIMIZEYOUR PERSONAL SOCIAL NETWORKS Twitter  Add a professional bio.  Don’t use vulgar language in your tweets.  If you don’t want recruiters to match your resume to your twitter account, spell your name differently on twitter or make it private.  Interact with companies and professionals on twitter.
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    STEP 5: OPTIMIZEYOUR PERSONAL SOCIAL NETWORKS Blog  Create a blog or guest blog on blogs or websites relevant to your industry  Write posts that are relevant to your career  Share your opinions about topics in your industry  Applicants with active blogs get a $200 more on average on their job offers  Start a blog easily on:  Blogger.com  Wordpress.com
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    STEP 6: SET-UPA LINKEDIN PROFILE Linkedin.com
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    BASIC REASONS TOUSE LINKEDIN - Manage your professional profile and brand - Network and meet professionals - Share your expertise and knowledge - Learn from others - Uncover opportunities
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    ANONYMOUS ACCOUNTS AREPOINTLESS It’s like hiding at the back of the crowd, no one will see your potential.
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    YOUR PROFILE ISTHE NEW FIRST IMPRESSION Try to make this first impression the best it can be!
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    HAVE AN AVATAR Aphoto of you in color, head and shoulders only, keep the background simple.
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    USE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS BADEXAMPLES More bad examples on: http://www.linkedinfun.com/
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    USE TIMELY PHOTOS 23years ago 8 years ago 2 month ago
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    FILL OUT YOURPROFILE INFORMATION
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    FILL OUT YOURPROFILE INFORMATION
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    CREATE A GREATPERSONA The best profiles are rich with relevant information. They’re like a candid conversation about yourself. They’re not just a list of prior employers.
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    CONSIDER YOURSELF ASA PRODUCT - Make your strengths stand out. - State your career goals. - Use tools to showcase your competitive edge, like Slideshare and Behance’s Creative Portfolio app.
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    SECTIONS YOU CANEDIT Name - First, last, and maiden names. Headline - Will default to your current job title. You can change it to express your personal brand or how you want to be known (e.g. Outstanding Client Service Professional). Summary - Information about your mission, accomplishments, and goals. Experience - Professional positions and experience, including jobs, volunteer posts, military, board of directors, nonprofit, or pro sports. Education - School and educational information. Recommendations - You can request professional recommendations and display them on your profile. Crucial Important Optional
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    SECTIONS YOU CANEDIT Applications - You can add applications to your profile to display your work, get professional insights, or collaborate with others. Certifications - Certifications, licensures, or clearances you've attained. Courses - Adding your body of coursework can help your education to stand out. Honors & Awards - Show off your hard-earned awards. Languages - Languages you understand or speak. Organizations - List the organizations or associations you've been a part of along with your role. Patents - Any patents you've applied for or received. Crucial Important Optional
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    SECTIONS YOU CANEDIT Personal Information - Info such as email, phone number, location, and birthday. Publications - Publications that have featured your work. Projects - Showcase the projects you've worked on, along with team members. Skills & Expertise - A relevant list of skills on your profile will help others to understand your strengths and improve your ability to be found when opportunities present themselves. Test Scores - List your scores on tests to highlight high achievement. Crucial Important Optional
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    CREATE YOUR VANITYURL Vanity URL
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    GET DISCOVERED BEYONDLINKEDIN • If you leave comments on business websites or professional blogs, enter your Linkedin public profile URL in the website section. • Add your URL to your professional Twitter bio. • Add the URL to your business cards and resume. • Make it part of your “about me” on your blog or website. • Add it to your email signature.
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    A CENTRAL LINEOF CONTACT • Save a few trees and make Linkedin your digital business card. • Add your email address and phone number to your profile. Fix the privacy settings as you see fit. • Download the Linkedin mobile apps so you can instantly add connections and keep up to date with your network.
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    USE SEO TOHELP YOU GET DISCOVERED • Use keyword rich job titles • Optimize your job descriptions and experience • Share more, especially your own content
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    CONNECTION DEGREES •1st-degree -People you're directly connected to because you've accepted their invitation to connect, or they've accepted your invitation. You'll see a 1st degree icon next to their name in search results and on their profile. You can contact them by sending a message on LinkedIn. •2nd-degree - People who are connected to your 1st-degree connections. You'll see a 2nd degree icon next to their name in search results and on their profile. You can send them an invitation by clicking Connect or contact them through an InMail. •3rd-degree - People who are connected to your 2nd-degree connections. You'll see a 3rd degree icon next to their name in search results and on their profile. • If their full first and last names are displayed, you can send them an invitation by clicking Connect. • If only the first letter of their last name is displayed, clicking Connect is not an option but you can still contact them through an InMail. •Fellow members of your LinkedIn Groups - These people are considered part of your network because you're members of the same group. You'll see a Group icon next to their name in search results and on their profile. You can contact them by sending a message on LinkedIn or using your group's discussion feature. •Out of Network - LinkedIn members who fall outside of the categories listed above. You can contact them through an InMail.
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    ADD CONNECTIONS • Ifyou can’t figure out who to connect with, start with friends, colleagues, and family. • The average wedding planner knows that any given person knows about 250 people to invite to a wedding. Make your wedding list. • Use LinkedIn to follow up after other communications: Whenever you receive an email, business card, or a business phone call; tell the person that you are going to also connect by LinkedIn. • It is wise to also add recruiters, experts in your field, potential investors, journalists and members of the media, but always remember to include a message with your request!
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    USE TAGS TOCATEGORIZE YOUR CONNECTIONS • Tags are like Circles on Google+. They are categories you can use to organize your Contacts or Connections. • Add Tags in the Contacts section of LinkedIn. Use them to differentiate: • friends, • partners, • prospects, • large prospects, • customers, • students, • press, etc.
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    MAKE SURE YOURPROFILE IS PUBLIC • If you're hoping to get business from your LinkedIn profile, than you want to make sure that anyone can view it, whether they're logged in or not. • Click on your profile image in the upper right corner of the screen to access your account menu, and click on Privacy & Settings. Here you can: • Make sure EVERYONE can view your activity feed. • Turn on or off your activity broadcasts • Select what others can see when you view their profile (image, name and headline recommended) • Enable Open Profile if you're a Premium member
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    SUPPORT ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES Areyou looking for jobs in different countries? If so, you can offer your profile visitors an alternate version in their language. Visitors to your profile will see available languages as a drop-down to the right of your top details box. To the right of the View Profile As button, click on the down arrow to reveal an additional options menu and click on Create profile in another language.
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    DO NOT BETHIS STUPID! Things you need to avoid!
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    ALSO AVOID •Digital MarketingMagician •Wizard of Light Bulb Moments •Brand Warrior •Senior Road Warrior Marketing Intern •The Social Media Badass •Digital Overlord •Direct Mail Demi-God •Mobile Sensei (and Planner) •Chief Visionary Officer •Chief Marketing Guru •Chief Thought Provoker •Chief Thinker •Chief People Herder •Director of Fundom
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    STEP 7: WRITEYOUR BIO/INTRO
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    NEVER LEAVE ITBLANK • Never leave the Summary section blank!! A blank Summary means that the first thing an employer sees is your Experience section. Your profile will then be like a resume without a Summary statement at the top, or like a term paper without an introduction. How will recruiters and hiring managers know where to focus or what to concentrate on in your LinkedIn profile if you do not point them in the right direction?
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    IDENTIFY YOUR PURPOSE •Why are you writing this bio? Who will read it? • You need to take some time to think about your readers and what you want them to think about you. • State your profile objective clearly: are you looking for investors, partners, to share your ideas, a job, etc…
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    THIRD PERSON PERSPECTIVE •Your bio should sound as though it were objectively written, although it is obviously anything but. • If you look at any book cover, the bio will be in the narrative mode even though the author has probably written it themselves. • So instead of writing “I have lived in Switzerland and I speak 3 languages”, try “John has lived in Switzerland and he speaks 3 languages”.
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    SHOW, DON'T TELL •"What have I done" > "Who I am“ • The "show, don't tell" principle of writing means focusing on what you do, not who you are - and that means action verbs. • List of Action Verbs for Resumes & Professional Profiles • The more details the better. • Don't just say you're creative. Make sure you reference specific projects you worked on that demonstrate your creativity.
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    TAILOR YOUR KEYWORDSSPECIFICALLY TO YOUR AUDIENCE • Your bio should position you as an expert in your field who serves a specific audience. • Tell stories. Share your accomplishments. Everyone likes a good story. If you can grab some attention with something about yourself that we wouldn’t know from your resume bullets, you’re heading in the right direction.
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    THROW IN SOMEPERSONALITY • Add some flavor to your bio by including something unexpected. This can be a bit of humor or just curious information that you think people will be interested in, such as you being a tea connoisseur – already a topic for conversation. • You can include something of the sort: “and in his spare time, he really enjoys writing about himself in the third person”. • A little witty twist at the end can tell a lot about your personality.
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    STRUCTURE IT WELL •Use all 2,000 characters. If you do not take advantage of this opportunity to write 2,000 characters about yourself, you are missing out on essential keyword optimization. Although the MOST important spots for keywords are your Headline, Specialties and Job Titles, your Summary section counts too. • Break it up (with Headers, Sub-Headers and Graphics)! Don’t expect anyone to read a big block of text with no graphic interest. Make it visually easy to read. • Include your contact information. Make it easy for people to find you. If you’re comfortable, include your phone number and e-mail.
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    AVOID BUZZWORDS &CLICHÉS Avoid these statements: • I’m a team player • I have great communication skills • I have a proven track-record. • I’m a problem solver. • I assisted in X task. • I have a strong work ethic. • I’m self-motivated. • I’m accustomed to a fast-paced enviroment.
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    FREELY GIVE ANDRECEIVE RECOMMENDATIONS • The Internet is a world of views, likes, shares, and comments. But best of all is a heart-felt recommendation, which you can do on LinkedIn. Nothing boosts morale, loyalty, and friendship, like an unsolicited recommendation. • Don’t be afraid to ask for it from co-workers, friends, and even customers.
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    GIVE ENDORSMANTS • Ifyou haven’t worked directly with a person but know their capabilities, you can give them an endorsement.
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    CONNECT TO GROUPS •Even users with robust profiles aren't taking full advantage of LinkedIn's groups. Groups are where experts, insiders and customers are. Groups is where you will find people you want to know and, more importantly, where people you care about can find you. • If you can't find a group that fits what you do or includes the people you want, start one. Not only will that solve the problem, it's a great way to demonstrate issue and market leadership.
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    GROUPS FOR ENTREPRENEURS Top60 LinkedIn Groups for Job Seekers and Recruiters https://jobmob.co.il/blog/top-linkedin-groups-job-seekers-recruiters/
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    GROUPS FOR ENTREPRENEURS •AStartup Specialists Group - Online Network for Entrepreneurs and Startups •Band of Entrepreneurs •Bright Ideas & Entrepreneurs •Digital Marketing •Entrepreneurs Meet Investors •Entrepreneur's Network •Future Trends •Leadership Think Tank •LInked Business Strategists •On Startups – The Community for Entrepreneurs •Private Equity, M&A, and Venture Capital Investments •Social Entrepreneur Empowerment Network •Social Media Marketing •Women's Network of Entrepreneurs •Young Entrepreneur Connections
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    INTERACTING WITH INFLUENCERS Aspart of the maturation process of LinkedIn, its news tool--Pulse--is an easy way to find, follow and connect with leaders that matter to you and your business.
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    STEP 8: FINDAND APPLY FOR A JOB Where to find jobs online?
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    ON LINKEDIN: REPLYTO RECRUITMENT MESSAGES
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    ON FACEBOOK: MYLEBANESE JOBS
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    ON FACEBOOK: GRAPHICDESIGN JOBS IN LEBANON
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    ON FACEBOOK: MARYAMGHANDOUR I’m on Facebook too!
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    ON FACEBOOK: LIU- CAREER DEVELOPMENT & JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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    ON FACEBOOK: JOBS/ RECRUITMENT IN LEBANON & THE GULF
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    ON TWITTER: FOLLOW#JOBS #LEBANON HASHTAGS
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    •Google Jobs: http://www.google.com/about/jobs/ •FacebookCareers: https://www.facebook.com/careers/ •P&G Jobs: http://www.pg.com/en_US/careers/index.shtml •Microsoft Careers: https://careers.microsoft.com •Azadea Careers: http://www.azadeacareers.com •Ernst & Young: www.ey.com/Careers •GE Lebanon: www.ge.com/lb/careers/index.html WEBSITES: FOLLOW COMPANIES IN YOUR INDUSTRY
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    STEP 9: CONDUCTINGAN ONLINE INTERVIEW
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    DRESS PROFESSIONALLY. Even if youare sitting down, wear nice pants and shoes (you never know when you will have to stand up).
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    CLEAR YOUR WORKSPACE and anyclutter that is behind you so it doesn't show up on the screen.
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    MAKE SURE YOUARE IN A QUIET ROOM where you will not be disturbed by people, pets, etc.
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    HAVE A PIECEOF PAPER AND PEN READY so you are not scrambling to find them later.
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    HAVE A COPYOF YOUR RESUME IN SIGHT in case you have to refer to dates or details.
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    PRACTICE • Practice usingyour web cam equipment before the interview so you are sure everything is in working order. • Write a script if necessary.
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    LOOK PRESENTABLE • Smileand focus • Choose your colors wisely • Hair and Makeup • Suit up! • Don’t sit in your bed • Don’t sit in the toilet (even if the strongest wireless reception is there)
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    FOLLOW UP After theinterview, send the interviewer an email that includes:  A thank you note for taking time to conduct the interview  Your contact information  Any references you mentioned in the interview  If you decide that you do not like the offer or don’t want the job, recommend someone else.  Stay in contact later on, the recruiter might be a valuable asset for you in the future.
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    THANK YOU Tweetme: @mhijazi