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It is estimated that only 20% of all jobs are advertised. Employers rely on referrals from their colleagues and coworkers to fill the remaining 80%. As a job seeker, how can you discover these opportunities if they’re never advertised?

In this interactive workshop you will learn:

  • The distinction between the Open Job Market and the Invisible or Hidden Job Market.
  • The (3) Three ways people find work.
  • The power of networking.
  • How to directly target employers.
  • Resources and tools to market yourself.

NOTE: It is recommended that customers attend JumpStart Your Job Search before attending Advancd Job Search and Career Management.

Social Media 101 View Workshop Dates
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Should you be tweeting? Should you have a profile on LinkedIn®? This two-hour workshop will introduce participants to current social media tools and why they are important to job seekers. Participants will learn the “whats” of social media not the “hows”. If you would like to learn more about how to utilize social media tools more effectively, please attend Social Media 201.

You should attend this workshop if:

  • You aren’t exactly sure what the term “social media” means.
  • You have heard others talk about twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn® but it sounds like a foreign language!
  • You don’t intend to set up a twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn® account but recognize that you should increase your knowledge about these tools to stay up with emerging job search strategies / techniques.

The following topics are covered in Social Media 101:

  • What is social media?
  • Why is social media important for job seekers?
  • Overview of LinkedIn®, Facebook, twitter and blogging.
  • Privacy and important considerations for your job search when using social media.

 

Social Media Lab-2012   View Workshop Dates $69 fee

NOTE: This workshop has a fee to attend. You will be asked to pay this fee during the online registration process and is payable by credit/debit card only.

Hear what our customers have to say about the Social Media Lab

We know that networking is one of the most important components of job searching and that social media is a great tool for expanding your network. But figuring out how to effectively use them can be overwhelming.

In this full day, hands-on class you will learn how to use LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and even a Blog to enhance your career and boost your job search.

Whether you’re looking for your first job, exploring a career change, or just setting yourself up for future success, social media sites have proven themselves as important platforms for facilitating connections, demonstrating passions and interests, and ultimately landing you the job you actually want.

In this class we will walk step-by-step through LinkedIn,Twitter,Facebook, YouTube and WordPressand…

  • Show you how to set up and optimize each site
  • Show you how to connect with the strategic influencers who can connect you to job or career development possibilities
  • Make sure your platform and privacy settings are accurate in order to protect you as a job seeker
  • Show you what NOT to do
  • Provide you with tips and strategies to make sure you have the best experience possible with each platform

By the end of the class you will have functional profiles and the beginnings of a workable network (that you can build upon), as well as strategies that you can implement immediately to succeed in using social media. You will also receive a comprehensive workbook.

This class takes place in the computer lab and it is expected that you will have intermediate keyboarding, computer and internet navigation skills.

(This class includes a one hour lunch break on your own. Feel free to bring your own lunch.)

About the Instructor:
Viveka Von Rosen of Linked Into Business in Fort Collins offers individuals, companies and groups public and private LinkedIn workshops and webinairs, as well as other social media presentations and trainings. She is a recognized LinkedIn expert and social media strategist, and can help organizations be effective with social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Twitter. Viveka has been teaching at LCWC for two years. Her classes receive great reviews and customers thoroughly enjoy their time with her.

If you are new to social media, please register for Social Media 101