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LinkedIn for Active Job Seekers…
Have an interested group? I am available for presentations! I do not charge active unemployed job seekers.
Indian Trails Public Library – Wheeling, IL
New sessions scheduled for September 12th and October 3rd, 2011. T0 continue through the end of the year and into 2012 with interest from the public, first Monday of each month (except if a holiday)..
I present a hands on computer lab session the first Monday for next 3 months (2nd Monday for July) with a follow up the following (2nd) Monday. http://www.indiantrailslibrary.com/ Go to calendar page. As of May 26th there is a waiting list for June 6th… but if you have a wifi laptop you can possibly add your name by asking for the public relations department at the library. There are frequently no shows and extra chairs are available if the computers are all taken. There are openings in July and August. No plans yet for going forward but I am available.
Expanded two hour presentation with some hands on the first session and info on also using WordPress resume sites, Twitter, YouTube and more freebie tools. Also get more time to open computer and actually demonstrate. Follow up session is a Q & A after participants get to work with the tools for a week. Also open to attendees of previous sessions. Drop in.
Cook Park Library, Libertyville, IL
June 29th, 7:00 – 8:15 PM
Using Social Media to Enhance Your Job Search: LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube
Jobs are filled via the Web today sometimes even without ever making them public. Learn how to use free Social Media tools to enhance and expand your job search. An overview of optimizing LinkedIn profiles, using LinkedIn tools, being found on Google, YouTube introduction videos as well as searching Twitter for job postings. Learn about these techniques to aid you in seeking a new or better job or to expand your skills for prospective employers.
Cook Park Library, Meeting Room (Lower Level), 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048. Register at http://to.ly/aC9R
July 7th, 2011 – Look for computer lab classes at Cook Memorial coming up!
Starting your LinkedIn profile. Monday, October 10 and Monday, October 17th. 6:30 — 8:30 P.M. (Computer lab.)
Career Resource Center – Lake Forest, IL
Invited to return for an advanced class on July 7th, 10:15 A.M.
Thursday, August 10, 2011. 1:30 — 3:00 P.M. LinkedIn 101 – Nature of search, using keywords in your profile and setting up a 100% complete LinkedIn profile.
Repeat Thursday, September 1, 2011. 10:00 – 11:30 A.M.
My Career Place, Barrington, IL
Wednesday, September 7, 2011. 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. LinkedIn 101 – Nature of search, using keywords in your profile and setting up a 100% complete LinkedIn profile.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011. 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. LinkedIn 201 – Expanding your network importing email lists, joining groups, making connections, gathering recommendations, etc.
Thursday, October 6, 2011. 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. LinkedIn 301 – Advanced job search techniques, LinkedIn signal, being ‘hunted’, etc.
LinkedIn for Business
Hands On Computer Lab – Set Up Your LinkedIn Profile
Indian Trails Public Library, Wheeling, IL
Tuesday, September 13th. Lunch ‘n learn. 11:30 A.M. — 1:00 P.M.
Follow up Q&A session, Tuesday, October 11th. Lunch ‘n learn. 11:30 A.M. — 1:00 P.M.
Indian Trails Public Library, Wheeling, IL – July 19th, 7:00 P.M.
Additional Social Media Presentations
An overview of Facebook Fan Pages. Indian Trails Public Library. Tuesday, August 16th.
Social Media for Business. Mt. Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary. Monday, August 29, 2011
Social Media for Business. Indian Trails Public Library. Wednesday, September 14th.
Starting a free WordPress.com Web site. Indian Trails Public Library. Tuesday, September 20th. (Computer lab.)
Social Media for Business. Wheeling Park District. Wednesday, October 5th. Follow up October 26th. (Computer lab.)
Notes
LinkedIn is changing so fast (with the IPO?) now that I have to update each presentation almost on the fly. I will be expanding my page on this Website blog over the Memorial Day weekend (I am a retired workaholic living my dream) and beyond. Check back periodically for updates or subscribe to the blog using email or RSS notifications. I will note updates on the blog with links. Also contact me and I will put you on my email list for updates and presentations (no selling, I promise!)
Drop in Q&A sessions are also available when I get enough responses. Held at the Buffalo Grove Community Center. None scheduled as of now. Please contact me if you are interested.
Last update: August 12, 2011
