How to Use Social Media to Land the Job of your Dreams

Written on March 23rd, 2009 at 12:03 am by Darren Rowse
How to Use Social Media to Land the Job of your Dreams
This interview was conducted by Monica O’Brien (@monicaobrien) from Twenty Set.

As the recession looms on, more and more people are turning to social media and blogs to look for jobs. Jamie Varon (@jamievaron) has generated buzz in the Twitter community with her new website called Twitter Should Hire Me, where she blogs candidly about her attempts to get a job at Twitter. In this interview, she shares her tips on how to use social media to land the job of your dreams, even in a recession.

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Ten Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job

I recently read the following blog post and wanted to share it with you - Ten Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job.

My own experience is that LinkedIn has been most useful when I find a company/position I'm interested in. These connections are what have taken me from one of hundreds of people who may have applied online to a direct connection to the hiring recruiter and actual phone call to be considered for the position. I'm currently looking at 2 positions and this is exactly how I connected with these companies. When you find a position you're interested in, search your Linkedin network to see who you are connected with at that company. Then send a quick note asking them for additional information and/or tips regarding the position. If the contact is a 2nd or even 3rd degree contact, request your contact to forward your note to the contact. I currently have over 3,000 contacts in my LinkedIn Network and I am happy to connect my readers to my connections to network for job opportunities.