Internet Your Way to a New Job (JOBONLINE)

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Just a few years ago, you could upload your resume to one of the top jobs sites, click a few times to apply for some jobs, and consider your job search well underway.

Today, that isn't enough. The job market is increasingly competitive. Hiring managers are overwhelmed with applications - hiring has changed, and job seekers need to be prepared to use all the online job search tools to their advantage.

Online job searching often seems complicated, but it doesn't have to be - there are tips and tricks you can use to make the process run smoothly and simply. Author Alison Doyle tells you how to:

• Create your professional presence online
• Market yourself as a strong candidate for employers
• Connect with contacts who will help you with your job search
• Help prospective employers find you
• Use sites like Facebook, VisualCV, and LinkedIn to your advantage

This book will provide you what you need to know and step you through the process of online job searching, professional branding, social and professional networking, and career building with uncomplicated advice, tips, and techniques on how to effectively find a new job and grow your career.

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Building Your Professional Brand

What's Your Brand?
How to Create Your Professional Brand
LinkedIn for Professional Networking
VisualCV - Your Online Resume
Facebook for Personal and Professional Networking
More Networking Sites
Which Sites to Use
What to Include in Your Profile
Professional and Personal Networking
Connect Your Networks
Writing a Blog
Personal Web Sites
Optimize Yourself
Why Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is Important
More on Professional Branding

Benefits of Networking
Networking - Then vs. Now
Who to Include in Your Network
How to Use Your Network
How to Connect
Connect with Relevant Contacts
Using Your Connections in Your Job Search
Searching for Jobs on LinkedIn
Getting Found on LinkedIn
Staying in Touch Strategies to Build Your Network
Work Your Connections
Top Networking Sites
Choose Your Networks

Creating a Resume
The Details Matter
The Truth Matters
Resume Reviews
Writing Cover Letters
Review Sample Cover Letters
Sending Your Resume and Letters
What (and What Not) to Do
Saying Thank You

How to Start a Job Search
Job Search Plan
Email Accounts
Store Your Documents
A Place to Work
Job Search Tools
Get Organized
Review Job Options
Get Help.
Be Active
How to Apply for Jobs Online
How to Follow Up
Follow-Up Timing
When You Don't Hear Back
Don't Stop and Don't Wait

Company Web Sites
Company Research Sites
Job Search Sites
Top Job Banks
Job Search Engines
Top Job Search Engines
Local Job Search
Networking Sites
Niche Sites
Job Searching Tips

Passive and Active Job Seeking Overview
How Hiring Managers and Recruiters Seek Passive Candidates
Use Passive Job Seeking to Your Advantage
How to Ensure Employers Find You
How to Get Jobs to Come to You
Build Bridges, Don't Burn Them

JibberJobber
Online Job Search Management
Email Options
Calendars
Documents
More Tools

The Simple Solution
Email
Instant Message (IM)
Networking Site Messaging
Video Resumes, Profiles, and Interviewing
Video Interview Tips
The Benefits of Effective Communication

How to Not Find a Job Online
Protect Your Privacy
What Employers Can Find Out About You
Privacy Concerns
Social Networking Privacy Settings
How to Avoid Scams
Confidential Job Searching

Outsourcing Your Job Search
Specialized Job Sites
Podcasts and Radio
Second Life
Candidate Sourcing
Merger of Networking and Job Searching
Video- and User-Generated Content
Professional Branding
Using the Latest Technology to Your Advantage
Top Job and Networking Websites