The Art of Being Found - Can your Dream Job Find You?

Explore the art of being found in information technology staffing by showing how executives network, notify peers, and search online for jobs, backed by data.

Explore how the rise of social media transformed job searching, from traditional job boards to networks like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and learn to leverage connections to reach recruiters.

Examine the hidden job market and how recruiters use LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to find, screen, and hire candidates, while showcasing the employer brand and maintaining a strong online presence.

Use boolean logic to refine job searches with quotation marks, or, and parentheses, then test visibility on LinkedIn to ensure your profile appears on the first page.

Discover how to be found by recruiters on LinkedIn by using keyword-rich headlines, compelling summaries, and open candidate status, while engaging with companies and responding to messages.

Recruiters aged 25–35 use boolean logic to search LinkedIn and check Facebook for cultural fit; present a public Facebook profile with hobbies and a college connection.

Leverage Twitter as a professional network, use hashtags wisely, and build a personal website to showcase your thought leadership, because recruiters often Google your name.

Master networking to land jobs by building referrals and a strong social media presence, including LinkedIn posts and blogs, while asking for help strategically and being a connector.

Visualize a recruiter searching LinkedIn for your dream job and hitting enter; will your name appear on the first page, not on the fifth page of results.