Rachel Great post! Long but awesome! I am using all these sites in my job search and after reading your post I can see how I can use them better. I like how you brought a second opinion into the post. Great idea. Obviously a smart guy. Thanks and keep the great content coming!
Janet Aronica
· 10 months ago
You have the best posts! This post, and the one where you talk about making an Excel spreadsheet to organize your job search are my favorites. Thanks for the advice!
Very timely for many people in this down economy. Social networks facilitate the job hunt in non traditional ways with their reach and granular contact details.
Now this is timely Rachel. I just left my job out in Chicago to come back to Boston and look for a marketing/PR job here. Will definitely keep this advice in mind as I move forward in my job search. (Had definitely forgot about the LinkedIN job listings) Thanks!
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Jeff Shuey
· 10 months ago
Great post. I went back and read/re-read some of your previous blog posts great stuff. I this post I think you hit the nail on the head. People don't need to do or accede to every recommendation. However, not being aware of these options will likely slow them down and perhaps let someone who has read your blog slip in and get the job before them.
If you have not been snapped up yet I'm sure it will be very soon. Good luck and keep blogging and tweeting about your trials, tribulations, and successes.
Regarding the bio search - I recently built a tool that not only searches Twitter bios, but can search the bios of your followers. This is useful if you're curious who, in your network, has a particular skill or piece of info in their bio.
Nice job, Rachel. Plenty here for newbies and old pros. It took me three times as long to read this as it should have because I kept leaving it to follow through on tips you gave.
Thanks to Warren, too, who had great contributions!
For those like me who hope to actually work in social media, these skills will make or break a job search.
Great comprehensive and unfortunately timely advice. I'm sure this will help many people that are presently looking. Thanks for capturing my thoughts. When you add @dacort's tool, Twitter becomes very LinkedIn-ish. You are on your way!
Hi Rachel - Glad that I found your site - great ideas for sure! Warren was kind enough to help me with some of the same ideas - it is nice to see your take on it. Love the video thank you "note" idea. I'm searching for a marketing position in Seattle - so if I come across anything in your area I will be sure to pass it on! Best of Luck. M
DaveMurr
· 10 months ago
This an excellent resource for anyone on the job hunt.
People are starting to pay attention and know that they should be using these tools but may not know where to start. Twitter was incredibly helpful when I was on the job hunt.
It would be interesting to see how many recruiters are actively using these same tools.
Wow Rachel, what an awesome blog post. Even for people who aren't looking for jobs right now, you have provided a wealth of information on how to use LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook more effectively.
I just bookmarked this post because it's something I will need to read more than once to remember all the great points.
I love your blog and you definitely understand social media's value for job hunting. I will be sure to spread the word about your blog to job-seekers at my staffing agency, Hollister, Inc. Check us out (http://www.hollisterstaff.com/index.asp) and good luck on your own job hunt!
abarcelos
· 10 months ago
You have a very informative blog. Having recently been laid off myself, this information is very helpful. I have been blessed so far to get any types of interviews or projects through my network of friends, former co-workers and business colleagues. It really helps to know what your goals are once you have been laid off/quit/moved on; do you want to remain on your own or do you want to start working for another organization right away? I understand some of us don't have those choices. The take-away is to remain optimistic and the perfect opportunity will come along. Deep down you know what to do already. It's just a matter of getting past any fears.
John Fonner
· 10 months ago
Great post! I can reinforce the value of recommendations on LinkedIn. I've had two hiring managers tell me that I didn't need to provide references based on the recommendations on LinkedIn (I have received 20+.)They knew that it would be redundant. Remember to return the favor for anyone that recommends you.
I am searching for my next career step in economic development, a VERY narrow niche (10's of positions in a major metro, maybe.) I've been able to establish contacts at Chambers of Commerce in over 15 major cities using Twitter and I have uncovered at least three qualified leads over the past few weeks.
No job yet but I'm seeing leads that would have been impossible to uncover without these social media tools.
JonDiPietro
· 10 months ago
I would add that having a web site like yours is great to have even if you're not actively looking for a job. It's a great way to aggregate and consolidate all of your social media and take control of your online branding.
You should also check out AMA Connect Boston (connect.amaboston.org), a good alternative or addition to the Society for Word of Mouth
Adam Zand
· 10 months ago
Great summary. I'd reinforce that it is great to move offline following social media interactions for face-to-face meetings. You detail that well with your interaction with Diane Hessan and demonstrate it at events like Twestival Boston (nice seeing you tonight).
Looking forward to hearing great things from your career path. Cheers, Adam
Thanks Rachel, very useful advice here! Finding a job in this economy is begining to feel quite like finding that proverbial needle in a haystack! .-= Tracy´s last blog ..Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration =-.
Dave Weinberg
· 1 week ago
Rachel, I cant believe I am only seeing this now, but I wanted to thank you for mentioning my (@socialmediajob) in your post, I hope it helps people.
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Long but awesome! I am using all these sites in my job search and after reading your post I can see how I can use them better. I like how you brought a second opinion into the post. Great idea. Obviously a smart guy.
Thanks and keep the great content coming!
<abbr>Janet Aronica’s last blog post..How I Became Involved in Social Media and What I’ve Learned So Far</abbr>
Very timely for many people in this down economy. Social networks facilitate the job hunt in non traditional ways with their reach and granular contact details.
Cheers
Rodney Rumford
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If you have not been snapped up yet I'm sure it will be very soon. Good luck and keep blogging and tweeting about your trials, tribulations, and successes.
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For example - Shift Communications people across all indexed bios:
http://tweepsearch.com/search?query=%22shift+co...
Shift Communications people that are following me (@dacort):
http://tweepsearch.com/search/dacort?query=%22s...
Great post! Twitter is an amazing resource.
Damon (@dacort) Cortesi
Thanks to Warren, too, who had great contributions!
For those like me who hope to actually work in social media, these skills will make or break a job search.
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Great comprehensive and unfortunately timely advice. I'm sure this will help many people that are presently looking. Thanks for capturing my thoughts. When you add @dacort's tool, Twitter becomes very LinkedIn-ish. You are on your way!
Best of luck,
Warren
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People are starting to pay attention and know that they should be using these tools but may not know where to start. Twitter was incredibly helpful when I was on the job hunt.
It would be interesting to see how many recruiters are actively using these same tools.
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I just bookmarked this post because it's something I will need to read more than once to remember all the great points.
Thanks for sharing!
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I am searching for my next career step in economic development, a VERY narrow niche (10's of positions in a major metro, maybe.) I've been able to establish contacts at Chambers of Commerce in over 15 major cities using Twitter and I have uncovered at least three qualified leads over the past few weeks.
No job yet but I'm seeing leads that would have been impossible to uncover without these social media tools.
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Looking forward to hearing great things from your career path. Cheers, Adam
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.-= Tracy´s last blog ..Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - Today's Words of Inspiration =-.
I cant believe I am only seeing this now, but I wanted to thank you for mentioning my (@socialmediajob) in your post, I hope it helps people.
Thanks again!
Dave Weinberg