Pink Slip Party Job seekers choose Facebook as ‘friendly’ networking tool When Marci O’Connor was laid off from her job in mid-November, the first place she turned was Facebook. Her Facebook friends seemed like a natural networking choice for Ms. O’Connor, a Montreal-based social media consultant, since they had proven to be invaluable promoters of her online clothing-swap business, Suzie Swapper, since its 2009 launch. Within two days of notifying her friends that she was unemployed, she landed new work, including a consulting gig with personal finance expert Gail Vaz-Oxlade, host of Til Debt Do Us Part. Ms. O’Connor says that for her, Facebook has been more effective than LinkedIn or Twitter for finding business opportunities. While LinkedIn is often the first website people think of when job searching, many are having better luck on Facebook, a recent Jobvite survey reports. In addition, Canadian employers are using Facebook, before LinkedIn, when conducting background checks on candidates during the recruitment process, reports a CareerBuilder.com study.
Wikis for Everyone - Wikispaces Cafe & Jobs Facebook at Work - When Facebook is in Your Job Description An issue for job seekers, in this time of being constantly in touch with your connections, is what happens at work? If you are a student or recent graduate, you have been able to message your friends via Facebook on your computer or cell phone, and you're very rarely out of touch for a significant length of time. There are companies that block access to social networking at work. Surveys report that up to 50% of employers block access to sites like Facebook and MySpace for productivity and security reasons. Promoting the Use of Facebook at Work On the other hand, and this is good news for job seekers who are concerned about staying connected, there are companies that promote the use of networking at work. In fact, Kyle Arteaga, VP of Corporate Communications at Serena Software which provides change management products and services to countries around the world, says that people will try find to ways to get online, regardless of the parameters the company sets. Decide What to Keep Private
How to Use LinkedIn Company Profiles For Job Hunt, Networking CIO CIO — As the recession turns workers of all industries into job seekers, many users of LinkedIn, the social network for professionals, have begun examining the service's free company profiles to see who recently joined (or left) organizations, prepare for interviews and learn about what skills particular employers value in prospective candidates. More LinkedIn coverage on CIO.com Since LinkedIn Company Profiles launched nearly a year ago, more than 160,000 companies have established a profile page. If you're job hunting in today's struggling economy, LinkedIn company profiles can help you learn about companies on your short list in greater depth, according to career experts who have analyzed the service. Another bonus: a careful examination of LinkedIn contacts who have recently joined (or worked at) a company can help you determine if the organization would be a good fit, as you compare your own qualifications against the candidates hired. How to Access LinkedIn Company Profiles 1. 2. 3.
VisualCV ahora en español, para crear nuevo CV desde Internet Os hablamos de VisualCV en 2008, una herramienta que nos ayuda a diseñar currículos profesionales desde su aplicación web, con algunas funciones gratuitas tanto de diseño como de búsqueda de empleo. Ahora tienen una plataforma mucho más moderna, y en nuestro idioma, ideal para añadirla a la lista de aplicaciones web para crear tu currículo. Para usarlo solo tenemos que acceder a visualcv.com y crear una cuenta, siendo posible importar tanto de Word como de PDF o incluso de LinkedIn. Los datos importados se pueden organizar dentro de varias plantillas ya optimizadas que ofrecen la posibilidad de añadir vídeos, documentos y fotos, con la opción de exportar en PDF para que lo enviemos a otros sitios. Cada CV tiene un sistema de control de versiones que ayuda a tener varios documentos diferentes, necesario para personalizarlo en función de la empresa a la que se enviará. No todas las plantillas están incluidas en el plan gratuito, pero podéis ver algunos ejemplos aquí.
Using Facebook for Professional Networking There has been a significant increase in Facebook users over 25, with ComScore reporting an 181% increase in users in the 25-34 year old demographic and a 98% increase from those 35 years and older. That's a big increase in the number of users with careers rather than college on their agenda. Some of these users are utilizing Facebook for professional and business networking, in addition to the social networking that Facebook is famous for. Facebook Grows Up One of those people is Tiffany Monhollan, who writes The Little Red Suit blog on Generation Y and new media. Others have told me that Facebook is for kids and should only be used for social networking. Facebook Gifts and Widgets Part of the difference is that when I look at my LinkedIn profile there isn't anything other than professional information. The Line Between Social and Professional Networking The key is to be careful.
10 Must-Haves for Your Social Media Policy Sharlyn Lauby is the president of Internal Talent Management (ITM) which specializes in employee training and human resources consulting. She authors a blog at hrbartender.com. A few weeks ago, I wrote that your organization should have a social media policy, and one of the things I heard among all the great comments was: "Okay, but what should it say?" There are generally two approaches to social media policy making. Other organizations, meanwhile, feel more comfortable establishing a clear policy from the outset. Whether you're writing your social media policy from the get-go, or letting it develop organically in reaction to situations as they arise, here are 10 things you should definitely consider. 1. All policies need to address what's in it for the reader/user — what should the reader take away after reading the policy? But that’s the spirit of social media — it’s all about leveraging the positive. 2. 3. Include your name and, when appropriate, your company name and your title. 4.
Social Networking - Social Networking for Job Search Career and social networking online resources. Where to network online as part of your job search and how to use a social network to help land a job. How to Get Started With Social NetworkingEmployers are increasing using social networking sites to attract and recruit candidates and to accept applications for employment. Here's how to get started on social networking for job seekers. How to Use Social Media in Your Job SearchMost people know that the best way to find a job is through networking. How to Use Social Media to Connect With CompaniesHow to use social media to connect with companies, find job listings, interact with recruiters, and boost your chances of securing an interview and getting hired. How to Use RebelMouse to Enhance Your CareerHow to use RebelMouse to create a personalized social front page that includes all your social media accounts in one sleek site you can use to enhance your career. Tweet Your Way to a New Job - Or Not?
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