Using Twitter and LinkedIn to Find a Job During the Recession

Using Twitter and LinkedIn to Find a Job During the Recession 19 An ex-job seeker that I sent. When I received an offer from the agency, the owners mentioned that they were very impressed by the LinkedIn profile. Of course, another factor was my successful track record using Twitter and blogging. While Twitter and LinkedIn may not be how everyone finds out about jobs or what a potential employer will look at, it still helps to be on them. I often have friends in the marketing field who come to me for leads or advice when they are looking for a job. Whether or not I have a lead for them, based on the above experience and a chance situation I had on Twitter last November in which I helped a total stranger (at the time) get a job, I tell them one of the first steps they should take in their search is to become active on Twitter and LinkedIn. Takeaway lessons Be active on major social media networks like Twitter and LinkedIn Update your social media profiles before your job search Follow the recommendations for each social media website If the social media profile helped get the interview, mention it again when following up Conclusion Since so much about finding a job can be left to chance, being on these sites and using them properly provided me more opportunities for finding out about the right job and making the right connections. Free Bonus Learn how to find use Twitter to find jobs quickly in the short-term and to attract jobs in the long-term. This free download contains sections on: How To Make Every Recruiter Jump To Hire You Which Key Tools Need to Be in Your Twitter Job Search Toolbox? An Easy Checklist to Follow Every Day Click the image below to get access to The Ultimate Twitter Job Search Guide: JobMob Insiders can get this free bonus and other exclusive content in the JobMob Insider Bonuses area. Join now, it's free! About the Author Lisa Damast is a marketing manager by day and technology blogger by night. She is the founder of Israel Innovation 2.0 and a regular contributor to Green Prophet. Follow her on Twitter at @lisadamast. This article is part of the 3rd Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest. If you want Lisa Damast to win, share this article with your friends. If you liked this article, you’ll also enjoy Success Story: How I Used LinkedIn and Facebook to Find a Job During the Recession.