LinkedIn Class
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009LinkedIn or Left Out?
Power Workshop on
Using Online Networking to Get a Job
How to Maximize Your Use of LinkedIn, and Twitter and Facebook to Stand Out in the Crowd
Heard the buzz about online social networks like LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook?
Did you know many people are using these networks to get jobs? Yes, even Facebook!
Online Social Networking was ranked by recent hires as the #1 job-getting strategy, beating in-person networking by a wide margin!
Attend this Power Workshop and learn how you can use Web-based social networks to build professional relationships – even if you don’t know the first thing about them – and learn how to use these relationships to find your next job.
This fast-paced three-hour comprehensive workshop will teach you:
- How to improve your job search using LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook
- How to use the Three Power P’s™ of Social Networks: Profiles People, and Probing
- How to connect with prospective employers
- How to get others to talk about, and recommend you
- How to manage your online reputation
- Do’s and Don’ts of using social networks
- Power tools that expert networkers use to find and manage connections
- How low-cost Web advertising can raise your profile and get you job leads
BONUS! Each participant will receive the free Google CheatSheet, a Networking CheatSheet, a List of Twin Cities Networking Groups, and a copy of Linked InSolutions’ LinkedIn CheatSheet, a $30 value! This is a hands-on workshop and we encourage you to bring your laptop computer (if you have one) and use what you learn right away. If you don’t have a laptop, we are providing 10 workstations on a first-come, first-served basis. Or, attend online from the comfort of your home or business!
We have two upcoming sessions at 2 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursday, May 28th. Sessions are held online, and in person at:
The Commerce Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
8200 Humboldt Avenue So.
Bloomington, MN 55431
Who Should Attend
· If you’re out of work, facing a layoff, or just looking, you can benefit from this power workshop
· If you’re a social networking newbie, or if you’re an experienced user, this workshop can help you build your skills
· If you’ve been wondering what all the fuss is about social networking, come and find out
· And even if you’ve taken the introductory sessions available elsewhere, you need the Power Workshop to get the real skinny on the tips, tools, and techniques that can make you successful
Why Attend the Power Workshop?
· Cover all three major job-seeking social networks in one power session
· Get the in-depth insight, the strategy, and the intimate knowledge of online job seeking techniques
Your Instructor
Mike Ellsworth is an entrepreneur, trainer, and speaker with 15 years experience on the Web, whose day job is running a huge, national career information Web site.
Mike has been a LinkedIn user since 2003, a Facebook user since before old folks could join, and an active Twitter user for the last year. You’ll gain the benefit of Mike’s 24 years in IT, 5 years as a trainer for the Nielsen Company, 6 years as an IT strategy consultant, and 3 years running a massive Web site that helps job seekers.
Logistics
· Each Power Workshop session is limited to 25 attendees to enable personal attention
· Attend the simultaneous Virtual Power Session over the Web – unlimited number can attend
Classroom rate: $125
Webinar rate: $65
Sign up at www.LinkedInSolutions.com
For more information – contact register@LinkedInSolutions.com
Employers and groups:
Customized private versions of this workshop are available at your site. Contact custom@LinkedInSolutions.com.