Posts Tagged ‘media-platforms’
Facebook and Twitter For Seniors For Dummies (For Dummies
A fun and easy social media guide for the over-55 set
People over 55 were the fastest-growing user group on Facebook in the first half of 2009, and they’re flocking to Twitter at a faster rate than their under-20 grandchildren. From basic information about establishing an Internet connection to rediscovering old friends, sharing messages and photos, and keeping in touch instantly with Twitter, this book by online expert Marsha Collier helps seniors jump right into social media.
- Seniors are recognizing the communication possibilities of Facebook and Twitter and are signing up in record numbers
- This plain-English guide explains how to get online, set up a Facebook profile, locate friends, post public and private messages, share photos, create events, follow local businesses and friends on Twitter, create a blog, play games, and more
- Marsha Collier explains every step with the same friendly, comfortable style that has made her eBay For Dummies books bestsellers
Facebook & Twitter For Seniors For Dummies supplies everything seniors need to function confidently on these two social media platforms.
Facebook and Twitter For Seniors For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Price: $12.97
I’m in a Job Search–Now What???: Using LinkedIn, Facebook, and
In the book, ‘I’m in a Job Search–Now What???’ you will have a step-by-step guide for the job searching process. The book not only covers job searching strategies, but additionally gives information on how to be in a continuous process of career management. No longer are people climbing ladders in employment. Instead, they are on a ramp and need to constantly make strides to progress and maintain their position.
The book provides 100+ resources and tips to guide you through the job searching process to help you stand apart from your competition. Included in the book:
- Goal Setting
- Personal Branding
- Five strategies for building visibility on Google to accelerate your job search since recruiters, employers, and companies Google potential candidates prior to contacting them for an interview.
- Using Social Media platforms (i.e. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) in the job search process
- Interview with Erin Blaskie on how to develop compelling content and capture quality videos for the new, emerging platform for video biographies, Google visibility, etc.
- Interview with Jeff Lipschultz, Principal at A-List Solutions and a recruiter, on tips for working with recruiters, getting your resume’ to the top of the pile, etc.
- Developing a targeted list of companies where to work
- Research tools to help in interviewing
- Interview strategies, including the questions you want to research BEFORE an interview to stand out in the interview process
- Networking
- Tips on how to customize your resume’ for different positions to demonstrate to the employer why YOU are the best fit for the position
- and much, much more!
I’m in a Job Search–Now What???: Using LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter as Part of Your Job Search Strategy
Price: $19.95
