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SJN LinkedIn workshop for job seekers

By Dan Wool on August 7th, 2008 In Professional Development

There’s a very useful seminar coming up on August 19 — thanks to Pat Elliott for the tip! (I didn’t forget, Pat!) Info below:

Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) LinkedIn workshop for job seekers
Tues, August 19, 2008 - 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

LinkedIn is a business oriented social networking site mainly used for professional business networking. Use of LinkedIn by recruiters and job seekers has been growing steadily. Many job seekers now use it to find contacts at their target companies who can help educate them about the company, get an inside look at particular positions or perform due diligence and follow-up on negotiating job offers.

LinkedIn also provides employers and recruiters the ability to post jobs, and job seekers the ability to search for jobs.

LinkedIn has more than 20 million registered users across 150 industries and more than 400 economic/geographic regions. Users create and maintain a list of contacts containing the details of people they know and trust. This contact list can be searched–and the contact list of each contact two levels below can be searched–for a variety of purposes.

Don’t miss the August 19 presentation if you want to learn how to:

Effectively use LinkedIn to grow your network

- Build your profile to become findable
- Import contacts
- Invite group members
- Identify hiring managers at target companies
- Use your LinkedIn Network to:
- Reach recruiters
- Establish relationships to help you land that job
- Hone Search techniques and strategies
- Hone Interaction techniques and strategies

Optional (not required): Bring a laptop with a wireless card to do the things explained and get immediate real value.

Workshop facilitator, Bill Austin is:

- One of the top three most connecte LinkedIn users in the Greater Phoenix Arizona area
- An expert in Social Media Marketing
- Vice President and Board Member of SJN
- Vice President of Business Development for AZhttp, Inc.

Workshop fee: Cost is $25 for members, $35 for non members. Pay at the door via cash or check to Scottsdale Job Network.

Workshop Location: Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Scottsdale Job Network, Inc. is a charitable corporation in the State of Arizona and the group has applied to the IRS for 501(c)(3) status. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings, 9:00-11:30 a.m. at Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Job seekers are offered the opportunity to network, learn new job search skills, and work with people who genuinely care about them. See Events Calendar for meeting dates and programs scheduled.

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