Sharpening More than Your Resume – Using Social Media to Land Your Next Gig

July 20, 9:09 AMNew Orleans Jobs ExaminerAustin Lavin

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Tough times call for tough measures. But sometimes it’s not about being tough, it’s about being smart. Jobseekers have used the internet for years to find opportunities, employment and research to better prepare themselves for the coveted interview.

• Do you have a professional presence online?
• Is your ONLINE resume selling you short?
• Are you using your network to good use?
• What are employers finding when they “Google” you?

Learn to use tools like Linkedin to find jobs, sell your skills, and ace the interview. Create a killer profile. Work your own network (both personal and professional). Giving and receiving recommendations. Position yourself as an expert in your field

The more you put into it, the more you will get out of it. But make sure its quality information. With the accessibility of your information, Make sure you aren’t selling yourself short. Learn to use the tools available to set yourself apart. Remember, everyday is a performance review.. or in this economy, everyday might be interview day.

Class will led by Adele Bienvenu Tiblier, Interactive Marketing Specialist with FSC interactive. Adele has been working in the Internet industry since 1994. Her career has taken her from directing the search engine marketing of a national online hotel booking site, to moderating the first online advertising discussion board, to specializing in Online PR. Her knowledge and expertise of marketing has served the tourism, technology, retail and non-profit sectors, among others. With FSC interactive, she brings all of these skills together to create holistic online strategies for businesses, organizations and individuals.

Class will be held at New Horizons of New Orleans on 2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Ste 330 in Metairie on July 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Space is limited to the first 50, so get a ticket now.

As always, stay tuned to WorkNOLA.com for information about upcoming events.