Before creating a networking group on any of the networking websites, you must first create a personal account. The person who will be responsible for maintaining the group should be the person who creates a personal account. You can make your personal account a professional account for your business by using your business name and a business email address.
Group pages should be created to represent the business rather than any one individual. They should display the business logo, a link to the business website, and professional discussions that may be started by the business or individual members of the group.
When providing discussion forums within group pages, it is essential to maintain them. Frequently check the discussions for questions, misunderstandings, and new ideas.
Discussion boards and message postings provide an opportunity for the organization to gain a better foreknowledge of potential employees as well as links to other candidates.
LinkedIn Group Page (MS Word) 
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Facebook Group Page (MS Word) (PDF)
Online Professional Networking creates opportunities to meet virtually on a regular basis or in addition to physical meetings. Members may correspond through open discussion boards where they can participate on their own time. Post a comment or question, and check in regularly to view any feedback. Be sure to respond to all questions and feedback or members will stop participating in discussions.
Events, such as career fairs, are easily created within networking websites. Invitations to events may be sent out virtually so RSVP’s may be tracked. All you have to do is create the event and then select from your list of contacts within the networking site to send out the virtual notice.
Networking is all about making connections. Perhaps you know of a business who is hiring. You also know someone who you think is ideal for the job based on past conversations with members of your networking group. You now have an opportunity to connect the business to the potential employee through your networking group. Perhaps no one in your networking group seems ideal for a particular job, but members of the group may know someone else who would be perfect. Within your group conversations, you will learn about different skills members possess. Linking with your members to connect people to employers is a promising way to find the right jobs for individuals.
Employers want to know as much as possible about potential employees. The majority of employers or human resources departments use Google 
or another search engine to find any information available on the InternetThe Internet is a vast computer network linking smaller
computer networks worldwide (usually prec. by the).
The Internet includes commercial, educational, governmental,
and other networks, all of which use the same set
of communications protocols.
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Employers may find your information in networking sites, message boards, blogs , videos and more.
Make sure information that you are providing over the InternetThe Internet is a vast computer network linking smaller
computer networks worldwide (usually prec. by the).
The Internet includes commercial, educational, governmental,
and other networks, all of which use the same set
of communications protocols.
represents the image that you want to portray to potential employersBusinesses with jobs and employees that may or may
not be hiring. Illinois workNet offers a page with
Potential Employers for individuals to review based
upon occupation. The employer information found using
this page, can be used to make cold calls or connect
to the employers website for the purpose of inquiring
about job openings.
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Learn more about what employers can find out about you online.
Knowing that employers do search the InternetThe Internet is a vast computer network linking smaller
computer networks worldwide (usually prec. by the).
The Internet includes commercial, educational, governmental,
and other networks, all of which use the same set
of communications protocols.
during the hiring process, it is important to keep communications professional. Thoroughly checking networking sites, past emails, message boards, and blogs for anything unprofessional will help the employers to focus on the positive aspects of potential employees.
Research yourself on the Internet. Use Google , Yahoo , or other search engines to find information related to your name on the Internet.
Make sure information that you are providing over the Internet represents the image that you want to portray to potential employersBusinesses with jobs and employees that may or may
not be hiring. Illinois workNet offers a page with
Potential Employers for individuals to review based
upon occupation. The employer information found using
this page, can be used to make cold calls or connect
to the employers website for the purpose of inquiring
about job openings.
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Businesses may create their own networking groups within networking websites. When looking for employees, you may want to post discussions to find out what skills the members of your group have. If no one within your group meets the qualifications, use the connections you already have within the group to find out about friends and associates of the group members. Perhaps your group members may know someone who is right for the position you are trying to fill.
When recruiting people to join your group, start with everyone who works in your business and have them invite their friends, neighbors, and family members to join. It is always best to start professional networking with people you already know.
Businesses may create their own networking groups within networking websites. When looking for employees, you may want to post discussions to find out what skills the members of your group have. If no one within your group meets the qualifications, use the connections you already have within the group to find out about friends and associates of the group members. Perhaps your group members may know someone who is right for the position you are trying to fill.
When recruiting people to join your group, start with everyone who works in your business and have them invite their friends, neighbors, and family members to join. It is always best to start professional networking with people you already know.