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Jobshouts.com

Posted by David Gallant | April 21, 2009 .

This morning Chris Brogan of [chribrogan.com] posted a link to a new job site on his twitter profile. Let us know what you think of the site! Jobshouts.com

50 Terrific Twitter Tips for Job Seekers

Posted by David Gallant | April 18, 2009 .

Another great article posted by Pete Cashmore over at Mashable.com.    APRIL 16TH, 2009 Twitter is a fabulous web tool for networking and expanding your contacts base. Job searchers can also use Twitter to learn about new opportunities and get the word out about their own services and portfolio. Read below for 50 terrific Twitter [...]

The Digital Combine: The Next Generation Employer and Talent Showcase

Posted by David Gallant | April 17, 2009 .

Taken from Mitx.org View our Exhibiting Companies Here!   The Digital Combine: The Next Generation Employer and Talent Showcase Job Seekers: Click here to register as an attendee. At this event, participating companies have the opportunity to showcase their capabilities, and talk to current or future individuals in the digital industry. Job seekers have the opportunity to attend a [...]

How To Get A Job-Social Media Style

Posted by David Gallant | April 2, 2009 .

As you may know, Ignite Social Media is a close knit group who has grown rather quickly in the last year. Since I started, the agency has doubled and we’re still growing. In that time, we have chosen carefully to ensure we’re getting people that are the perfect fit for each opening and it hasn’t [...]

Use Twitter #Hashtags To Find A Job

Posted by David Gallant | March 31, 2009 .

There are three hashtags that can come in handy to someone on a search for a new job. Keeping an eye on #rtjobs, #jobangels and #jobs can give you a look at who’s looking to actively recruit on Twitter. Even recruiters from companies like AT&T have started posting job listings, often labeling them with #jobs. [...]

Resume 2.0

Posted by David Gallant | March 31, 2009 .

There is now a new resume. The traditional static document that is carefully crafted to summarize your specific experience and expertise is being replaced. Instead, we have Resume 2.0.  It is the combination of your public profiles, life streaming your social activity, and what the search engines say about you. Much like Google is now [...]

Create Your Own Network

Posted by David Gallant | March 29, 2009 .

LinkedIn is a great way to throw your resume around if you’re a recent college grad, but don’t stop there – Create an online Social network, even create a blog about your experience and interviews, it can only help you land a job after school. By introducing yourself in a professional manner online, your chances [...]

Steps to Becoming “Google-able”

Posted by David Gallant | March 28, 2009 .

One of the most important traits of the New School Resume is becoming visible with online search engines. Google, the United State’s largest search engine ranks websites based on their number of inbound links. Each link to your website that Google can see increases your chance to beat out other websites for the same search [...]

Using the social web to find work

Posted by David Gallant | March 26, 2009 .

2009 will be an unprecedented time for workers in the US, with many people losing their jobs through no fault of their own. This will ripple economically to other countries as well. No one’s really safe. I wanted to offer some ideas ahead of the mess. I’ve written Using the Social Web to Find Work [...]

Social Media’s Only Rule

Posted by David Gallant | March 26, 2009 .

Don’t Be boring There’s a growing conversation about the “rules of social media” and the consequences marketers face should they violate them. But there’s only real rule of social media: don’t be boring. So long as you do not bore your audience, you are free to try anything. That goes for individuals and brands alike. [...]

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