Congratulations Graduate! Eleven Reasons Why I Will Never Hire You. Law of Career Attraction: Get Seduced, Says Shelly Lazarus. OK, I Followed a Bunch of People on Twitter. Now Where is my Job Offer? - Vizualize.me's Blog. Why Facebook Could Land You a Job Faster Than LinkedIn (And How to Do It) One of my favorite jobs in college was working as a consultant for Microsoft. A couple days each week I would visit some of Microsoft’s retailers and help train their staff on features, benefits, and other selling elements for their software and phones. The pay was amazing and the job was flexible with school and my other part time jobs.
Basically, it was a dream job for any college kid. But if you were to ask how I got the job, you’d probably never believe me. I found it on Facebook. 5 years later I have pretty much forgotten how amazing that opportunity was and how Facebook, of all places, had found my dream job. So it was a pleasant reminder and wake up call when I read Mashable’s article a few days ago called, 7 Reasons Why Recruiters Like Facebook More Than LinkedIn. In the article, they surveyed recruiters who laid out, why they prefer Facebook over LinkedIn. So What Did Recruiters Have to Say? It’s More Engaging. On Facebook, recruiters can use a “let them come to us mentality“. No. 1. How To Start A Career In Social Media. Recently, the Chicago Tribune pinged me for a few quotes on how to start a career in social media. Naturally, I sent them a bit more than they needed. But what I wrote actually turned out to fit pretty well as a blog post – so rather than letting it never be seen, following are my unedited thoughts answering the question: The best piece of advice I can offer is to create something that shows you’re passionate about your industry on social channels.
Create your own brand of media (like a blog), build a web application (hire a freelancer or partner with a programmer if you lack development capabilities) or start a simple skunkworks project (an innovative / creative project you’ve implemented from start to finish, on your own). The point here is to go beyond merely maintaining a presence on Facebook and Twitter. If you really want to stand out you need to create something worth commenting on that will actually provide a reason for others to pass on your name or want to connect with you. 5 Social Media Tips for Scoring Your Next Job. Marc Hoag, CEO and co-founder of Venturocket, is a California-licensed attorney with an econ degree from UCLA and a strong background in math and science. Marc's mission with Venturocket, first conceived nearly 10 years ago, is simple: to help make the world a more productive place.
Unless you're fortunate enough to be deliriously happy with your professional life, the odds are high that you’ll be looking for a different job in the future. On the bright side, the fact that you’re reading this article means you know how to navigate the Internet — a point in your favor. So how can you use that ‘net savvy to most effectively court the employer of your dreams? Your cover letter and résumé may still be your opening gambit, but the life you lead online increases in relevance every day, especially as a resource for potential employers. Since social media presence will likely be investigated and considered prior to your next hire, you’re going to want to put your virtual house in order. 1. 3. 4.
5 Clever Ways to Get a Job Using Social Media. Dan Schawbel is the author of Me 2.0 and the founder of Millennial Branding, a full-service personal branding agency. He’s spoken about personal branding at Google, Harvard, Time Warner, IBM, and CitiGroup. Read his Personal Branding Blog for more information. Social media is making it easier to find the right jobs, and for you to connect to the right people that can help you get those jobs. Many job seekers are still using traditional job search methods that are yielding poor results. The New York Post reported that one woman applied for more than one thousand jobs over 99 weeks, getting only two interviews. But you don’t have to end up like these professionals! More and more companies are recruiting using social media, and 40% of young professionals are using social media to get jobs, reports Elance. 1. People get jobs through other people, not computers. 1. 2. In 2009, I wrote a post for Mashable on the top iPhone job search applications.
CareerBliss (Free). 3. 4. SlideShare.net. 5. HOW TO: Spruce Up a Boring Resume [INFOGRAPHIC] Writing a resume is such a nebulous activity these days. You have to figure out which type of online resume format is best for you, whether to include a cover letter, how to incorporate social media into your resume, if a video resume is a good idea and what you should include on your LinkedIn profile.
Above all that, to get the job, you need to beat out all the other creative digital peeps who are producing dynamic digital resumes. Phew — that's a lot of work! We're always finding new resources to help you on your journey to perfecting your digital resume, and we happened across this nifty infographic by the team at Colorado Technical University, which includes tips on creating a digital resume, as well as tips for sprucing up your traditional resume, for potential employers who still like the smell of top-linen paper.
Enjoy. [via: Colorado Technical University] Social Media Job Listings Every week we put out a list of social media and web job opportunities. Social media advice for job-seekers, from CEOs, HR execs & recruiters - Innovation Economy. Jennifer Ramcharan, Global Recruiter at TripAdvisor Appealing: LinkedIn: we like to see candidates who have filled in their profile completely. Examples: Upload your resume, if you are a blogger (and it is relevant to your career) post the link to your blog, update your profile as your role changes and make sure your professional headline accurately describes what you do and what you are hoping to do. Twitter: If you are going to use this site as a way to communicate with recruiters/companies, make sure your bio accurately describes your career and goals.
As recruiters, we use Twitter directory tools to find candidates whose bios match our hiring needs. Less appealing: Think about how you present yourself on all social media sites — including Facebook, especially when seeking a job. Brian Halligan, CEO at HubSpot 1. 2. 3. Patrick O'Malley, social media trainer (a/k/a 617-Patrick) If people are looking for jobs, here are some tips: - LinkedIn: - Twitter Companies do post jobs on Twitter. 1. 1. Do Job Boards Really Work? These days, there is a plethora of ways to look for a job, like social networking, going to professional events, or just being your own recruiter. However, one of the more popular job search methods out there is to use job boards. Be that as it may, many people who are looking for jobs find that many boards are either cluttered, full of spam, don’t cater to their needs, or just aren’t the right fit.
So, this begs the question: Do job boards really work? The real question may not be if job boards really work, but if we are looking for jobs on those boards correctly. For example, say you were a recent graduate scouring a popular job board for your dream job in advertising. You naturally think you have to look for entry-level jobs like “advertising assistant” or “advertising coordinator.” Job boards can be a great resource if you use them correctly. Further, many employers don’t place jobs in boards by title, but by occupational category. Guest Expert: Informational Interviews: the Complete How-To | Great on the Job. Informational Interviews: the Complete How-To Guest Post by Annie Favreau Informational interviews are one of the best, most under-utilized career tools at our disposal.
These focused meetings with an expert in a field can give you first hand industry knowledge and help you greatly expand your network. So why don’t more people use them? Informational interviews aren’t the sole domain of job seekers or new grads looking for their “big break.” They can actually be gold for anyone looking to get ahead—whether that’s starting a blog, getting a book deal, or trying to take their career to the next level. 1. Before you schedule a meeting, make sure you’ve thoroughly researched the field or project you’re interested in. 2. Understand why you want the informational interview in the first place. Do you want to learn about a new industry or a specific work environment? Make sure to prepare questions in advance that will answer questions related to your objective. 3. 4. 5.