Tag: social media networking

Social Media and Your Career: Two Simple Rules

Complete Index, How To, Networking, Social Media, Social Networkingadmin@jobfully.comLeave a comment

Today our guest blogger is Matt Youngquist. Matt is the President of Career Horizons, serving Northwest individuals and organizations dealing with the unique challenges of job hunting and employment transition.  Matt is a recognized expert in the field of career coaching, job hunting, and professional employment counseling.  You can follow him on Twitter @mattyoungquist.

So have we reached the tipping point yet?  Have we arrived at the juncture where ALL professionals need to fully embrace social media and start using it, actively, if they hope to stay competitive in today’s employment marketplace?

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5 Ways to Tweet Your Way to a New Job

Complete Index, Social Media, Social Networking, TwitterJames Peterson, Content and Social MediaLeave a comment

Twitter can be a powerful and useful tool during your job search. With the recent social media recruiting trend showing that 45% of companies use Twitter to find talent in 2011, it shouldn’t be overlooked. Reaching 100 million active users this September, Twitter gives you a channel to make connections with people and companies that otherwise wouldn’t be possible. Read More

Why Social Media Matters

Complete Index, Facebook, LinkedIn, Online presence, Other, Recruiters, Social Media, Social Networking, TwitterJames Peterson, Content and Social MediaLeave a comment

Job boards may soon become a thing of the past. According to a recent report published by The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), only a third of companies used social media to locate passive candidates in 2008, compared to 56% in 2011. In addition, 63% recruiters have successfully hired candidates via social media. So, instead of using job boards, where are companies looking for talents?  The answer is social media channels, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Read More

Twitter and Your Next Job

Communication Skills, Generating Job Leads, Managing Your Job search, Marketing Yourself, Networking, Online presence, Personal Brand, Recruiters, Social Media, TwitterDennis Grubbs, Jobfully Social Media Marketing Manager4 Comments

Twitter is very hot these days, and it can be a very powerful tool in your job search.  Last week we shared the mysteries of Twitter . This week, we go in depth on what Twitter can do for you. For the uninitiated, Twitter is a social networking service for people to stay connected.  Twitter is different than the other sites for a couple of reasons.

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Social Media 101 for Job Seekers

Complete Index, Facebook, Generating Job Leads, Hot Jobs, LinkedIn, Mature Workers, Online presence, Social Media, Social Networking, Special Interest, TwitterCarrie Krueger, Vice President, JobfullyLeave a comment

Many job seekers, especially mature workers, struggle to understand the role social media can play in a successful job search. Back in the day, resumes were printed and sent by mail and jobs were found in the local paper. Today it’s Twitter, LinkedIn and more. Ignoring these “new fangled” methods can greatly hinder a job search. So, for those of us born before 1970 (and some of you born after) here’s a quick rundown of the most important social media channels for your job search.

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