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Back to Life, Back to Reality
I will be working on bringing NSR back from the grave. I have not updated this site in quite some time due to my busy schedule with HubSpot.
I will be compiling some great content, as the game has totally changed as far as social media + job hunting. 2010 will bring us great changes in [...]
The NE Job Show
The NE Job Show is a New England based organization who is combining the concept of cable access TV, online video, and web development to encourage job seekers to connect with potential employment. Their bread-and-butter is video resumes, which seem to have proven successful to many of their members. Their blog, various episodes, video resumes, [...]
Jobs By Blogs
This website is a tool for jobseekers to use which allows them to create blogs, and increase their visibility on the internet. The demo blog shows blog article posts, a virtual resume, a virtual job interview, and many of the social aspects of web 2.0. Use a blog to become more visible with online search, [...]
Founder David is on the Job Hunt
NPR and the Hunt
Recent, National Public Radio had a piece about social media and the job search.
Listen to the interview here from NPR
“Social networks are becoming a prime place to search for jobs as unemployment numbers continue to rise. Whether its through blogs, Twitter or Facebook, people are seeking out potential employers through alternative online sources.”
Facebook Vanity URL’s
Facebook vanity URL’s went live at midnight on Friday here on the right coast. I managed to pick up my 1st choice url of http://www.facebook.com/davidgallant, to match my Twitter account of http://www.twitter.com/davidgallant. Check out http://www.mashable.com for articles, analytics, and insight about the Vanity Url swap.
Using a standard name on the internet increases visibility, and will [...]
Twitter Checklist
Connecting with potential employers may be simple while using Twitter, but staying prepared is vital for success after the first conversation. Compare your Twittering against this checklist to prove if you will make the cut.
ExecTweets: Learn from the Best
ExecTweets was created to “Find and Follow Top Business Execs on Twitter”. PR teams are encouraging executive level team members to become involved with social media in order to create transparency with their brand or company. ExecTweets now lets us see into the mind and daily lives of our favorite brand’s steering members.
While (almost) [...]
Social Media: Leverage Social Media In Your Job Search
http://www.searchviews.com/
Getting a job has never been easy, but in today’s economy it is worse than ever – even for highly qualified candidates. While many job seekers continue to rely on sites like Monster.com and Career Builder, there are a wide range of social media tools that can help you expand your search and increase your [...]
Social networking your way to a job
http://marketplace.publicradio.org/
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Tess Vigeland: Here’s an upsidedown way at looking at all the recent layoff news. The stigma is pretty much gone from the pink slip. Now I’m not saying it’s fun, but no one is going to bat an eye when they see the entry on your Facebook page, “Hey everyone, change of status. [...]
You’ve made the second interview..
http://www.financialpost.com/
You got called for a job interview and got through it unscathed. Now you’re being called back for a second interview. It’s a promising next step, but you’re not hired yet. You’ll have to perform well in this second round — and it all depends on how you prepare.
In the first interview you probably met [...]
ReferenceBot; Social Networking for Headhunters
www.readwriteweb.com
Agency recruiters, employers and prospects now have a free online professional reference automation and collaboration tool to help them do their jobs better. ReferenceBot was launched recently and adds a “social 2.0″ element to the headhunting market.
www.readwriteweb.com
Tweeting Your Way to a Job
New York Times
“IT is my mission in life to get this job,” said Amanda Casgar, who is better known to executives at Murphy-Goode Winery in Sonoma County as applicant No. 505.
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@WHIZ Christi Day of Southwest.
Three weeks ago Murphy-Goode began a search for a “social media whiz,” a wine enthusiast interested [...]
The Curse of the Class of 2009
www.WSJ.com
The bad news for this spring’s college graduates is that they’re entering the toughest labor market in at least 25 years.
The worse news: Even those who land jobs will likely suffer lower wages for a decade or more compared to those lucky enough to graduate in better times, studies show.
Andrew Friedson graduated last year from [...]
I found my job on Twitter
www.money.cnn.com
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — In today’s tough job market, it’s critical to stand out. So how to make sure your application gets noticed: A flawless cover letter? Killer résumé? Glowing reference from the CEO?
Not even. In the worst job market in 25 years, building an online presence is crucial to getting a job. Who you [...]
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