USING SOCIAL NETWORKING IN YOUR CAREER: 5 TOOLS TO KNOW MCHENRY, ILLINOIS

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Contact: April M. Williams

Cyberlife Tutors

414-502-7745

http://www.cyberlifetutors.com/

USING SOCIAL NETWORKING IN YOUR CAREER: 5 TOOLS TO KNOW MCHENRY, ILLINOIS

Learn what social networking tools can do for your career.

ALGONQUIN, IL. August 16, 2011. – The demand for social networking training for business growing by leaps and bounds. Professionals see the value of leveraging low cost social networking tools to build credibility and create a strong network of support.

According to the Business Ledger, “The number of executives wanting to learn about social media has exploded”, said Amy Murphy director of corporate and community services at Joliet Junior College in Joliet, IL.

McHenry County Women in Management (WIM) hosts a breakfast session with social networking coach and author April M. Williams on August 18, 2011. Williams will share  excerpts from her book “Social Networking Throughout Your Career: What’s All the Buzz About?“.

At this breakfast session, April will share “The Social Networking for Your Career: The Big 5 Tools to Know”. Hear about the tools with the greatest payback for your professional career.

“Women In Management members and guests are thrilled to have April M. Williams share tips and tools of social networking at our August breakfast event,” said Denise Gaskell, WIM VP of Programs. “Learning from April on how to navigate and enhance Social Networking sites and skills are key to making connections and growing a healthy business for 2011 and beyond!”

April teaches social networking for business classes for the Small Business Development Centers and is President of CyberLife Tutors coaching private clients.

Breakfast is included in this session and costs $12 for members, $15 for guests. To reserve your place, please e-mail mchenrycounty@wimonline.org or register online at www.wimonline.org. For more information contact McHenry County Board of Directors at phone 815-459-3860.

About April M. Williams: April M. Williams is a nationally recognized speaker, author, blogger and coach who has assisted hundreds of people in their career. By demonstrating the power of social networking tools, April shows clients how to leverage their strengths to enhance their careers. April published two books and numerous articles on career building as well as other related business topics. She has been featured in major publications including the Wall Street Journal, Project Management Institute, Savvy and Nations Restaurant News. April is a contributing editor to the Blacks Gone Geek IT forum and Hawaii travel website 808Talk. For information on upcoming events, visit CyberLife Tutors calendar.

Copies of April’s books are available on her CyberLife Tutors website. Follow April on Twitter, Facebook and her “Where Are You Today?” travel blog.

EDITORS: If you would like more information about this topic or to schedule an interview with April M. Williams, please contact us at 414-502-7745 or http://www.cyberlifetutors.com/contact/.

Using Social Networking in Your Job Search McHenry, Illinois

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: April M. Williams

Cyberlife Tutors

414-502-7745

CyberLife Tutors

 

USING SOCIAL NETWORKING IN YOUR JOB SEARCH MCHENRY, ILLINOIS

Learn what social networking tools can do for your career

ALGONQUIN, IL. August 10, 2011. – Job seekers know it is hard work to land a job. Those job candidates who use social media tools effectively can shorten the length of their job search. By using LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and blogs to develop connections and build credibility, a candidate can land a job that is just the right fit.

The McHenry Public Library recognizes patrons desire to learn how social media to boost their careers. They offer a series of career and job search sessions specifically for those in career transition.

April M. Williams is presenting two of these career sessions at the McHenry Public Library:

  • Jan 25, 2011 – Effective Social Networking in Your Job Search
    Learn about social networking tools as a way to shorten your job search. See how you can showcase your qualifications and expand you network. Find out how headhunters and hiring managers post jobs and recruit through their connections. April M. Williams will discuss LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and blogs.
  • Feb 29, 2011 – Expand Your Professional Network Using LinkedIn
    If you’re not on LinkedIn, are you Linked OUT? April M. Williams will focus on LinkedIn as a networking tool to identify key contacts, build relationships, demonstrate credibility and learn insider information to grow their career. Find out how to use LinkedIn for prospecting prospective customers.

Session are held at the McHenry Public Library from 7:00-8:30 PM. The library is located at 809 North Front Street in McHenry, IL 60050. For information call the McHenry Public Library at (815) 385-0036.

“As I have noticed that many of our patrons are looking for work, I have scheduled a series, starting in September, of programs designed to build job search skills. The series includes programs that address Writing a Resume in September, Conducting a Job Search in October, Preparing for the Interview in November, Social Media in January, and LinkedIn in February. In addition to these programs, the MPLD has many resources, including books, magazines, videos, and computer software available to patrons to assist them in their job search,” said Colette Leeser-Freeman McHenry Public Library Adult Services Librarian & Adult Programming Coordinator.

“In general, the public library is uniquely positioned to act as a resource to patrons in the community for any of their research needs. Now, more than at any other time in recent history, the public library has become a very rich resource for job seekers.”

About April M. Williams: April M. Williams is a nationally recognized speaker, author, blogger and coach who has assisted hundreds of people in their career. By demonstrating the power of social networking tools, April shows clients how to leverage their strengths to enhance their careers. April published two books and numerous articles on career building as well as other related business topics. She has been featured in major publications including the Wall Street Journal, Project Management Institute, Savvy and Nations Restaurant News. April is a contributing editor to the Blacks Gone Geek IT forum and Hawaii travel website 808Talk. For information on upcoming events, visit CyberLife Tutors calendar.

Copies of April’s books are available on her CyberLife Tutors website. Follow April on Twitter, Facebook and her “Where Are You Today?” travel blog.

EDITORS: If you would like more information about this topic or to schedule an interview with April M. Williams, please contact us at 414-502-7745 or http://www.cyberlifetutors.com/contact/.

Social Networking Throughout Your Career book cover
Social Networking Throughout Your Career book cover

 

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Finding People on Google Plus How To

If you joined Google+ you may wonder how to find new people to add to your circles. There is a search box at the top of the Google+ page. Using this method is effective if you know the name of the person you want to follow.

Other times, I am looking for those and I do not know their names yet. Many times I am interested in finding others who have something in common with me. Once I identify these people, I can check their profile then decide to follow them or not.

I use Find People on Plus directory helpful for this situation. Using the filters, I can narrow my search by gender, the number of followers, number of following, occupation or location.

This tool is especially effective for sales prospecting and career management.

While you are on People on Plus, be sure to add your name to the directory so other can find you.

Find People on Google Plus
Find People on Google Plus

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Facebook and Websites: Your Chapter PR Friend BDPA Conference

The 2011 Black Data Processing Associates national conference features Algonquin author and executive coach April M. Williams, President of CyberLife Tutors, an executive coach and author of “Social Networking Throughout Your Career.”

Her presentation “Facebook and Websites: Your Chapter PR Friend” is provided for attendees to download.

April is available to speak at your conference, association or event. Submit a request or find information about booking April as a speaker.

Creating Buzz Marketing for Professionals BDPA conference

The 2011 Black Data Processing Associates national conference features Algonquin author and executive coach April M. Williams, President of CyberLife Tutors, an executive coach and author of “Social Networking Throughout Your Career.”

Her presentation “Creating Buzz Marketing for Professionals” is provided for attendees to download.

April is available to speak at your conference, association or event. Submit a request or find information about booking April as a speaker.