The New Networking Ultimate Facebook Guide For 2012 Grads - CareerEnlightenment.com

Never badmouth an employer on FacebookSpeaking poorly of an employer just makes you look bad. If you’re conducting a job search, prospective employers will see you as whiny and difficult to work with. Currently employed? Once they see that fiery status update, you might not be employed for much longer.Go offline occasionallyFacebook offers a great way to get connected, but you should take care to spend time with connections off of the site as well. Go to networking events (even ones set up on Facebook), take a friend out to lunch, and simply spend some time putting yourself physically out there to stand out in a sea of recent grads who may not be doing the same.must-follow pagesThe best Facebook pages to follow are the ones you find yourself: those that cater to your interests and allow you to network with people who are relevant to the career you’re looking for. But there are a handful of pages and groups that we recommend every new grad takes a look at.Your alumni associationGe t connected with your college alumni association, if you aren’t already. This page can help keep you up to date on news, jobs, networking opportunities, and more.Professional groupsSearch for and identify groups that may be helpful to you professionally, including industry groups, job search communities, and special interests that you may have.Monster.comFind motivation, tips, and resources for finding a job on the Monster.com page.Career NetworkEasily one of the most popular job networks on Facebook, the Career Network page regularly shares links to job boards, news, and resources for job searches for new grads and beyond.New Grad LifeFind news, opportunities, and camaraderie on this Facebook page for new grads.CareerBuilderCareerBuilder’s page offers tips for job seekers, resources for networking, and more.useful facebook appsWhether you’re recommending a friend or finding a job, these Facebook apps have a lot to offer for the young networking crowd.MarketplaceOn Facebook Ma rketplace, you can sell your old sofa, pick up a deal on a laptop, or even get a job. Check in with this app regularly to find out if there are any jobs available for you in the Marketplace.RepplerUsing Reppler, you can keep a consistent online image on your Facebook page, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more.Hire My FriendYou can strengthen your network by helping others get a job. Use the Hire My Friend Facebook app to help out your friends who are job searching, sharing their professional profile and qualifications with employers who may be looking for a candidate just like them.BranchOutCreating a Jobs tab for Facebook, users can apply for jobs, share them, and even get a look into inside connections they may have with a company.BeKnownBeKnown from Monster brings professional networking to Facebook, allowing job seekers to connect with contacts, friends, and more. You can also view and apply for jobs, get endorsed, and be automatically matched with jobs based on yourprofile.CareerFriendC areerFriend pulls the employment information of your friends to find potential job opportunities that may exist in your network, so you can find great positions through your friends, family, and colleagues.helpful resourcesFor further reading and insight into how you can make Facebook into the ultimate new networking tool, check out these excellent posts on the subject.HOW TO: Use Facebook for Professional NetworkingCheck out Mashable’s guide to using Facebook for professional networking to find out how to set up your Facebook profile professionally, finding networking friends, and more.How to Use Facebook: 5 Tips for Better Social NetworkingReadWriteWeb shares this guide for stepping up your Facebook networking efforts with regular status updates, added content, relevant photos, and more.12 Ways to Use Facebook ProfessionallyGigaOm shares this guide on using Facebook in a professional way, discussing strategies like finding old coworkers and current connections, joining interest groups, and carefully limiting wasted time on Facebook.How to Prepare Yourself to Use Facebook for Professional NetworkingThis WikiHow offers practical tips and steps for creating a Facebook profile that’s ideal for professional networking.Study: More Than 15% of Workers Get Hired Through Social NetworksThis article indicates that 1.4 million Americans have Facebook to thank for finding them a job. Click through to find out why being “super social” on Facebook and other social networks can really pay off.How Recruiters Use Social Networks to Screen CandidatesThis revealing article and infographic discusses how recruiters use Facebook and other social networks to weed out unsavory candidates and identify great ones. Check it out to find out why some candidates are rejected, and some are hired based on what’s found on Facebook.