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Does social media recruiting work? If you have been trying to hire employees, chances are that you have at least considered using social media to find the right candidates. There is ample proof that social media can help fill jobs; but it depends on what kind of job you are trying to hire for.[read more]

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In addition to a great Linkedin network, using Twitter (or other social sharing sites) to “let people in” will help to raise your profile and “humanize” you. A likable online profile makes you approachable and adds to your impressive credentials.[read more]

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Three years ago, I discovered the job-hunting power of Facebook ads. I pointed them at the hottest employers in Austin, and in three weeks, I had multiple offers to choose from. Last week, I wanted to see if this strategy could help get someone the gig of gigs: a job at Google.[read more]

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LinkedIn is more than just a social networking site; it is also a powerful marketing tool for any organization. This is why it is important to optimize your profile for the search engines.[read more]

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I’m an avowed Pinsomniac. But while Pinterest is undoubtedly a lot of fun, and a great way to collect wardrobe, home improvement, and decorating ideas, it can definitely be used to advance your personal brand and enhance your job search. Here are six creative ways that you could be using Pinterest to help you get a job.[read more]

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The problem is, however, that many students don’t even know where to begin or where to even look for that entry-level position they want. The good news is that even in this less-than-stellar economy, students are not left up-creek without a paddle. There are definitive ways to increase your chances of landing that job after graduation.[read more]

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Unlike,LinkedIn where everyone is searching for a job or to connect with people hoping to score them a job, Twitter offers you a chance to connect with jobs not posted on traditional job sites like Career Builder or Monster.[read more]

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Over the last few years there has been a gradual decline in the use of traditional recruitment methods. Recruiters are spending less and less time on the phones and more and more on social media websites like LinkedIn, Twitter and even Facebook. Because there is so much talent online now, if you’re not optimised you’ll be left behind...[read more]

You are clearly cut out for a career in social media marketing, but is your resume ready to get potential employers talking about you? This top-to-bottom guide will help you craft the perfect career-launching social media resume.[read more]

How to use social media in the job search--what to do and what not to do to seize the job with Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.[read more]

I got a sneak peek of Joshua Waldman’s newest ebook, “Personal Branding for Job Search Success.” Joshua is the founder of career consulting agency, Career Enlightenment.  As an author, speaker, trainer and consultant, Joshua teaches technology skills that help businesses grow and job seekers get noticed. Joshua writes, “The...[read more]

Short status updates or messages on twitter which we call tweet are gaining much popularity on the net than ever before. People are using it to stay in touch with their friends, celebrities, or even if they want to be in touch with the latest updates on a website. It has also proven to be a very successful tool for driving traffic to...[read more]

Twitter can be a tremendous, fast moving tool in your Job Search Toolbox. Here are 5 ways to get the most out of it.1. Follow and read job search experts. The amount of excellent ideas, tips, leads, news, informative articles, and best practices going by all day long is amazing. Use Twellow’s directory for Employment > Career > Job...[read more]

It's no surprise that companies use social media to research job candidates.  A recent survey by Microsoft confirms this, showing that 70% of recruiters and hiring managers use social media to review online information about potential hires.    Fortune Magazine, in their article How LinkedIn Will Fire Up Your...[read more]

Everyone (myself included) is telling you to go out there and network. But, what do you plan to say to people while you're networking? (For the uninitiated, networking is not merely retaining as many business cards as possible from other people in the span of an hour.) Who are you? This is the first question you should ask yourself when...[read more]

Last week I was invited to City College of New York to talk about "career paths in social media." I ended up dwelling on career paths in public relations, under which social media most often resides. My co-presenter was the very capable Nadina Guglielmetti (say that three times fast!), who leads Wag-Ed's digital consulting practice in...[read more]

I'm not a recruiter, HR executive or personal branding "expert". For most of my career I've been either a hiring manager and at times a job seeker. From that perspective I want to share with you some ideas on using social tools to rev up your job search and give you some insight from the hiring side of the desk. No discussion on this...[read more]

I spoke to a group of career seekers last evening and one of the items discussed was how to be “found” by recruiters.  I mentioned many things-a few are shown below:Have a completed profile on LinkedIn.  LI is  the first stop I now make for talentBe a part of a group or association in your profession.  Association...[read more]

If you are looking for a job, you should count on employers looking for your LinkedIN profile. It's becoming a business standard to check people out online before hiring them, whether doing a Google search or looking them up on LinkedIN or Facebook.Are you searching for a job with a bland or empty LinkedIN profile? What does that say...[read more]

I'm trying a new experiment, and I'm interested in your reaction. I've been publishing news from social media analysis companies for a while, and I occasionally hear about jobs they want to fill. So I've set up a job board to focus on social media jobs, especially jobs in social media analysis. jobs.net-savvy.com Listings are normally $...[read more]