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Social Media gives the job seeker the same power as major corporations have in promoting themselves on the internet. It can showcase your good work and "good works". It can build your job hunting network. It can make you more than a two page resume to your prospective employer. This blog shares the wealth of information I have gathered from experts on the topic and includes my experiences.

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Using Social Media in the Job Search Arming Job Seekers with the Power of Social Media

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Using Social Media in the Job · 1M ago

The Palantír

For those of you familiar with Lord of the Rings, you will recall the scene where the always feckless Pippin looks into the "seeing stone", the Palantir, was transfixed and then rescued by Gandalf. I had a similar scene play out in my life this week. Change Pippin, Palantir and Gandalf for my Mom, M

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Using Social Media in the Job · 2M ago

The Fukushima 50

As we approach the one year anniversary of the 4th strongest earthquake in recorded history, I keep hearing stories about a small group of men who stayed in the crippled Fukushima Power Plant to save the country.

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Using Social Media in the Job · 3M ago

Pinning for a job on Pinterest

You have probably been hearing a lot about Pinterest lately. It is the fastest growing social media site ever and has started up the hockey stick of exponential growth. Can this be used to enhance your job search? First of all, let me tell you what Pinterest is...

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Using Social Media in the Job · 3M ago

The Blind Chef

I had the good fortune to give mock interviews to blind job seekers recently. The first one was easy. Experienced customer service rep wanted to return to that field, working the phones. The next one was not so easy. He wanted to be a chef. A blind chef.

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Using Social Media in the Job · 4M ago

Overcoming the “Field of Dreams” Approach

I have seen many great companies with great products fail. Most often, it is because they lack persistent sales. The same can be said of many job seekers.

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Using Social Media in the Job · 4M ago

Peanut Butter and Dill Pickles

I have a friend who is saving a few dollars by bringing lunch to work. One of his favorite sandwiches is a peanut butter sandwich. To my dismay, he ruins a perfectly good peanut butter sandwich by adding pickles to it. That started me thinking ...

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Using Social Media in the Job · 4M ago

LinkedIn Changes to Make Now

I mentioned my friend, the Power Networker. I thought I knew LinkedIn, but he had plenty of changes to recommend. New Headline, more recommendations, volunteer experience, new name...

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Using Social Media in the Job · 4M ago

The Spider in my Bathtub

There is a tiny spider in my bathtub. He is not catching anything, but he doesn't move on to a better location. He reminds me of a lot of job seekers in that. I met today with a friend who is taking the most aggressive approach to job seeking I have ever heard...and it is working.

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Using Social Media in the Job · 4M ago

Phone call from Andreas

When I first moved into marketing, I was given a firm directive. Do not talk to anyone who can not order 100,000 units. I started getting a phone call from Andreas. He could not place a large order, but giving him what he was asking for was more important to my success than I ever knew.

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Using Social Media in the Job · 4M ago

The Value of Forgotten Things

Life is full of ups and downs and a series of comebacks. During one particularly bad period in my life, my son told me something that lifted me out of a low and taught me something which has led to many comebacks.

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