Events & Reunions
Social Media in the Job Search: Alumni Career Workshop
Sponsored by:
Boston Tufts Alliance, Alumni Career Services
Location:
Dowling Hall, Rm. 745
419 Boston Ave
Medford/Somerville campus
When: Thursday, November 05, 2009, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (iCal)
Description
In today's competitive market, communicating how you can add value to potential employers is more important than ever. Online social media can offer new opportunities to showcase your expertise, demonstrate your ability to add value to potential employers, and distinguish yourself from the competition.
Please join Barbara Bix, Principal of BB Marketing Plus, to discuss how you can use blogs, Twitter, LinkedIn, and social networks to build the brand that will elevate your messages above the crowd and open new doors for you.
Participants will learn how to use social media to:
- Identify job opportunities
- Build a network of people who can help with the job search
- Stay top of mind with prospective referral sources
- Keep abreast of important trends
- Demonstrate thought leadership that will attract attention
- Publicly demonstrate value that will appeal to prospective employers
Barbara Bix is a seasoned marketing strategist and the Managing Principal of BB Marketing Plus. Barbara has successfully used the techniques she'll present to attract attention from the Wall Street Journal and prospective clients seeking marketing assistance.
RSVP
Please register online for this event.
Cost
There is no charge to attend this program. Parking is available in Dowling Hall for $5 per car.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Warner, at leslie.warner@tufts.edu, or by calling 617.627.3299.