I found some great articles that cover some key issues when it comes to the world of social media and job hunting.
First up we have The 5 “Social Media Types” Who Ended Up Losing Their Job, found on the Applicant blog.
Although the use of social media has become a must for networking purposes, it seems like many still don’t see the pitfalls. When you are using these different platforms to share your work frustration, you need to realize that your network also has an extended network. You may not have your boss or employer as friend or follower, but there might be someone else who is ready to rat you out. Be careful, the job search and career space is not what it used to be.
This one is from Rachel Levy’s blog that is completely focused on her job search using social media, Using Social Media for a Job Search:
Most people know that the best way to find a job is through networking. You can go to networking meetings, tap into your own personal network, or ask friends who they know. With the Internet buzzing with social media, there are similarly many ways to use social media in order to network, and eventually find a job. According to an article in DMNews, Jeremiah Owyang from Forrester Research agrees that social networks allow all parties involved to better search for and reach their target: “Instead of having a broad, over-arching resume, these tools let people connect over detailed experiences…”
From Resume Bear we have Improving Your Job Search Through Social Networking:
With every generation, the methods of networking change. In light of the booming technological age, social networking websites like Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter have become as common a means of communication as cell phones and email. Social networking sites, particularly the current world-wide phenomenons Facebook and Twitter, have streamlined ways to find old friends, communicate through email and instant messaging, and share everything from music, pictures, and information with everyone you know through the click of a mouse. There are infinite possibilities to share information, including where you work, and who you know. Between current economic conditions and the technological evolution of the Internet, the traditional approach most job seekers have taken in the past is no longer viable. Modern job seekers are realizing that these sites offer ways to electronically network with people who could provide valuable insight and connections to potential employers.
Finally let’s bookend this post with another one from the Applicant blog, Guide to Using Facebook as a Job Search Tool:
If you haven’t been using Facebook as a job search tool, you are missing out on some good opportunities. We have covered LinkedIn and Twitter in the past but haven’t had a chance to do a post on how beneficial Facebook can be for job hunters. So here it is, a Facebook guide for job seekers.
Tags: Facebook, Job Search, LinkedIn, Social Media, twitter