Social Media Career Networking

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Hi folks, someone tweeted me recently, thought I share it with you folks! There are a few of us Job Hunting, including myself! Some tips and sound advice to help us all in this tough competitive job market and economic climate. Written by http://careersuccessradio.com/

Take care on "Social Media Sites"

"When pressed for a tip for job seekers in a recent Careers Talk interview, Matt Rhodes from social media agency FreshNetworks said you "absolutely, definitely need a good LinkedIn profile". He feels LinkedIn is not only an essential tool for promoting skills and achievements but also for networking with peers."

"But a growing number of job seekers are learning the hard way how social media can hinder as well as help in the search for employment and with 45% of employers screening online profiles for prospective candidates you really can't afford to be sloppy in cyberspace." Kerry Eustice, http://careers.guardian.co.uk/

Take care folks what you put on your Social Networking Sites Facebook, Twitter, and personal Blogs etc, it might cost you your dream job!  http://www.news.zdnet.co.uk/.

Personal Branding (Dan Schawbel's Twitter)

Yes, times have changed with regards to job hunting these days compared to 5 years ago, Drastic changes! Please check out the links for further information and reading for more top tips and advice. Check out link:

http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/

Start building your social media capital

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Are you paying attention to your online reputation?

Are you paying attention to your online reputation? Employers are. : The Work Buzz

Social Media Networking & Marketing Top Tips

I have been checking out various websites and blogs for top tips. Please check out links below. I follow Guy Kawaski on Twitter and various blogs! I find his basic tips interesting and useful to refer to!

How to be Fascinating (Guy Kawasaki)

5 Ways to be Persuasive (Guy Kawasaki)

Check out The Ladder.co.uk. It is not free, you need to pay for the service. The same goes for the Executive Club, Ivy Executives and Work Thing (No Agencies, Employers Only) 

Art William DO IT SPEECH!

3 Social Networking Tips for the Unemployed (Part 2)

In Part 1 of 3 Social Networking Tips for the Unemployed, I mentioned how it is never too late to Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty and explained the attitude that will help you network while looking for your next job.  This is important in interfacing with the physical network that you already have.  In Part 2 I would like to provide some social networking tips of how you approach your online networking activities via LinkedIn.  If you haven’t figured it out by now, LinkedIn is the place where you will be found by recruiters, and thus your presence on the social networking site will be vital to your job-hunting activities.

windmillnetworking.com, 3 Social Networking Tips for the Unemployed (Part 2) – Leverage LinkedIn & Connect | Windmill Networking | Social Media Strategy, Aug 2009

      You should read the whole article.

3 Social Networking Tips for the Unemployed (Part 1)

At most social networking events I attend, I am struck by the growing numbers of those that are in transition that are showing up looking to meet new people that will hopefully lead them to their next job.  As I tell people, you will not find your next job at a networking event.  But with the right attitude, you may be able to find people who will help you along your journey. With the wrong attitude, you will go home frustrated and confused.  If you have already attended a networking event, congratulations, as you are already one step ahead of a lot of people.

windmillnetworking.com, 3 Social Networking Tips for the Unemployed - Pay It Forward (Part 1) | Windmill Networking | Social Media Strategy, Aug 2009

          You should read the whole article.

The 10 Mistakes You Want to Avoid and Why

This is a topic for debate, but too many people have too few connections on their LinkedIn Profile, and thus are not getting found.  The idea is simple: when you do a search you will see results from your network.  And vice-versa.  So the more connections you have the more search results you will appear in pure and simple.  Combining this is the fact that Windmill Networking is about finding value in online networking with people that you don’t know.  So what are you waiting for?  If you don’t know who to invite, here are 15 Ways to Grow Your LinkedIn Network as well as 10 LinkedIn LIONs & Super Connectors You Must Connect With!  Better yet, why don’t you join my Windmill Networking LinkedIn Group and consider connecting with some of the group members?

windmillnetworking.com, LinkedIn Profile Tips: The 10 Mistakes You Want to Avoid and Why | Windmill Networking, Aug 2009  You should read the whole article.