Comments on: From audience member to panelist http://blog.pepsicozeitgeist.com/2010/03/from-audience-member-to-panelist/ Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:55:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jim schnyder http://blog.pepsicozeitgeist.com/2010/03/from-audience-member-to-panelist/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Jim schnyder Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:33:33 +0000 http://blog.pepsicozeitgeist.com/?p=358#comment-52 Hi Carol - we typically are not reading posts. When we are looking for specific backgrounds or people with special certifications, we will "join" the group and then have the ability to search members profiles. This is typically the model for "finding" members of groups. The other way is to send a targeted email to members of the group with a job posting. Glad to hear that you use tip one and three. - Jim Hi Carol – we typically are not reading posts. When we are looking for specific backgrounds or people with special certifications, we will “join” the group and then have the ability to search members profiles. This is typically the model for “finding” members of groups. The other way is to send a targeted email to members of the group with a job posting.

Glad to hear that you use tip one and three. – Jim

]]> By: Carol Wilson http://blog.pepsicozeitgeist.com/2010/03/from-audience-member-to-panelist/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Carol Wilson Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:19:00 +0000 http://blog.pepsicozeitgeist.com/?p=358#comment-51 As someone adept at using LinkedIn to research and connect during my job hunt, I haven't had much luck using my GROUPs. With the "job hunter" groups, the postings seem to be pretty random and rarely related to my search. And when participating in my industry-related group discussions, it seems a long-shot that someone will see my posting amongst the 100's of replies. I use tip 1 and 3 every day. Are GROUPs really effective ways to become more visible to recruiters? I'd love the advice. As someone adept at using LinkedIn to research and connect during my job hunt, I haven’t had much luck using my GROUPs. With the “job hunter” groups, the postings seem to be pretty random and rarely related to my search. And when participating in my industry-related group discussions, it seems a long-shot that someone will see my posting amongst the 100’s of replies.

I use tip 1 and 3 every day. Are GROUPs really effective ways to become more visible to recruiters? I’d love the advice.

]]> By: Jim schnyder http://blog.pepsicozeitgeist.com/2010/03/from-audience-member-to-panelist/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Jim schnyder Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:54:35 +0000 http://blog.pepsicozeitgeist.com/?p=358#comment-44 They said I was like Randy and Hoyt was like Simon. :-) It was a good session. Sxsw should look into more like this. They said I was like Randy and Hoyt was like Simon. :-)

It was a good session. Sxsw should look into more like this.

]]> By: Christie Linebarger http://blog.pepsicozeitgeist.com/2010/03/from-audience-member-to-panelist/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Christie Linebarger Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:46:47 +0000 http://blog.pepsicozeitgeist.com/?p=358#comment-34 Which American Idol judge did they liken you to, Jim? :-) Sounds like a great time, and that group of job seekers got lucky to hear tactics from the best of the best! Which American Idol judge did they liken you to, Jim? :-) Sounds like a great time, and that group of job seekers got lucky to hear tactics from the best of the best!

]]> By: Jim Schnyder http://blog.pepsicozeitgeist.com/2010/03/from-audience-member-to-panelist/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Jim Schnyder Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:24:42 +0000 http://blog.pepsicozeitgeist.com/?p=358#comment-31 Here are three things I shared: 1. LinkedIn is the major place in the social media space where recruiters are finding passive candidates. Make sure your profile is as close to 100% completed as possible. If you want a recruiter to "find" you, this will be the way. 2. Leverage GROUPS in LinkedIn. Many recruiters post jobs or send messages to group members. 3. My best tip - If you see a job of interest on the web on Indeed.com, Monster, etc., my recommendation is to do a quick LinkedIn search for that company to see if you know anyone at that company prior to applying. You can send a resume to your friend and ask them to submit it through the corporation's employee referral program. The audience in the breakout session really liked this tip.... Here are three things I shared:

1. LinkedIn is the major place in the social media space where recruiters are finding passive candidates. Make sure your profile is as close to 100% completed as possible. If you want a recruiter to “find” you, this will be the way.

2. Leverage GROUPS in LinkedIn. Many recruiters post jobs or send messages to group members.

3. My best tip – If you see a job of interest on the web on Indeed.com, Monster, etc., my recommendation is to do a quick LinkedIn search for that company to see if you know anyone at that company prior to applying. You can send a resume to your friend and ask them to submit it through the corporation’s employee referral program. The audience in the breakout session really liked this tip….

]]> By: Scott Kinnear http://blog.pepsicozeitgeist.com/2010/03/from-audience-member-to-panelist/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Scott Kinnear Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:49:14 +0000 http://blog.pepsicozeitgeist.com/?p=358#comment-28 I'm curious now as well...Can you give 3 quick tips? I’m curious now as well…Can you give 3 quick tips?

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