TAKE 5 - five featured titles available from BCIT Library:
Whether you are looking for a summer job or full-time work we have resources to help you develop your resume, cover letter and portfolio and polish your interviewing and networking skills. Here are five titles that focus on the social media aspect of your work search.
LinkedIn for networking and job search : basic and advanced techniques
Streaming video available via Films on Demand
- a 30 minute presentation on how to create your profile, build your network and make the best use of all of LinkedIn’s features
Before you apply: resumes, portfolios and your online persona
Streaming video available via Films on Demand
- the basics for creating resumes and portfolios
- guidance on using Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networking tools in a professional manner
Job searching with social media for dummies
Call #: HF 5382.7 W33 2013
or 2011 version available as an eBook through MyiLibrary
- online job hunting strategies from networking, to preparing a video resume, to finding hidden opportunities
- all of the features of the for dummies series, including tips, warnings and the “part of tens”
The power formula for LinkedIn success: kick-start your business, brand, and job search
Call #: HD 30.37 B74 2013
- advice on finding positions and creating your personal brand
I’m in a job search – now what??? using Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter as part of your job search strategy, 2nd ed.
Available via Books 24×7
- tips on using the major social networking sites and network aggregator tools in your job search
- includes links to examples from the author, other career coaches and college career offices
*Note: access to e-books and streaming videos requires login with a BCIT ID number and password. Books 24×7 requires 2nd login with BCIT email and Books 24×7 password.
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