Job searching with social media for dummies - Joshua Waldman

Use social media to land your dream job If you're looking for a first job, exploring a career change, or preparing to re–enter the job market after being out of it for several years, you need to take advantage of social media for the best results. Social media sites are proven platforms for facilitating connections, demonstrating passions and interests, and ultimately landing jobs. But how to get started? The answers await you in Job Searching with Social Media For Dummies . Put social networking to work for you — get a crash course on how social media has changed the job search spectrum and get a refresher on online networking basics Make your mark — discover the importance of personal branding and how to best promote and communicate your message online Out with the old–school rsum — find out why creating a complete profile on LinkedIn is so important and get easy–to–follow guidance on updating your rsum for an online audience Get social — understand how to use Twitter, Facebook, and other social networking sites in new ways to make connections you never dreamed possible Be proactive — find opportunities and companies of interest and make connections with decision makers Open the book and find: Why having an online presence is so important Advice on increasing your online visibility Tips on how to manage youronline reputation Ways to customize your online rsum The best ways to engage with hiring managers through social media Ten common mistakes job seekers make with social media (and how to avoid them) Learn to: Harness the power of LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and more to propel your job search Make your online profiles work for you so that opportunities knock at your door Create a winning strategy for securing a position Build your personal brand online to truly stand out from the crowd