How to Use Online Social Networks to Enhance Your Career

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Know that you don't have to be job searching to have a good use for networking.

   Approach it like if you were trying to increase your 'net worth'
   
   because that is what you are doing. , Professional networking sites are a great resource for that.
   
   You want to have a good, working knowledge of the company that you are being interviewed at. , Find groups that you share an interest in and become active with them. , Don't just be a lurker...you aren't networking then.
   
   Find topics or threads that interest you and put in your 'two cents worth'. , Using your network and the professional sites as a base, make your job hunting part of your routine. ,, Be proactive about letting people get to know about you. ,
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   Step 2: Be sure that your profile is complete: have a picture

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   Step 3: your history

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   Step 4: and work information that others would find of interest.

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   Step 5: Be aggressive about increasing your network.

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   Step 6: If you are job hunting

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   Step 7: be prepared for your interviews.

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   Step 8: Join groups.

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   Step 9: Participate.

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    Step 10: Search for jobs daily.

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    Step 11: Use your network and identify your target companies – you can target by industry and geography to narrow your focus your efforts.

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    Step 12: Promote your blog/website.

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    Step 13: Keep everything current.

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