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2404 GET NOTICED : HOW TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA SITES

In today's competitive job market, it will be the motivated and resourceful job seeker that finds their perfect job. Learn the basics on how to use social media websites to get noticed by prospective employers and recruiters. Rather than just creating a resume, writing cover letters, and relying on corporate websites and online job banks, find out what really works. Don't sit and wait while your competition learns how to use social websites to reach out to employers and land the new job that could have been yours.
Class One : 45 Minutes to an hour
o Overview
o How to use the top three to five Sites
o Overview of pros and cons of each site
o How to research yourself online (in case you've already been there)
o Do's and don'ts of online networking
Class Two : 45 minutes to an hour (lab)
o Creating your online presence
o How to use the tools on each site to find job opportunities
o In class set up of online profile
Livingston Smith is a marketing professional with over 10 years or marketing experience in extending and promoting brands such as FedEx, Whirlpool, GE, Maybeline and others. She has spoken on the topic of using social media as part of job search extensively at events, such as the Northside Women's Resource fair, and non-profit round table discussions. Ms Smith is the founder and CEO of the Living Press Tm, an all volunteer team of highly skilled PR and marketing professionals doing pro bono work to help non profits increase their visibility. She currently sits on the Young Philanthropist Board of the Chicago Lighthouse and recently joined Chicago S.C.O.R.E as a business counselor and mentor for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Ms. Smith holds an M.B.A with a concentration in marketing from the University of Memphis. She currently resides in east Lakeview, Chicago. Material fee $10 

addone Sec A Tue    Feb 23 & Mar 2      7:30pm -  9:30pm
addone Sec B Tue    Jun 22 & Jun 29     7:30pm -  9:30pm
addone Sec C Tue    Aug 31 & Sep 7      7:30pm -  9:30pm
 Sec D Fri    Nov 12 & Nov 19       *CANCELED*
addone Sec E Tue    Jan 18 & Jan 25     7:30pm -  9:30pm
Class Fee: $49
2 weeks
Location: 2940 N Lincoln

Material Fee: $10.00

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