Find a Job Through Social Networking : Use LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Blogs, and More to Advance Your Career

Millions of people have embraced online networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, but too few understand how much influence these sites can have in accelerating their job search and career.This timely book unveils the reality that online networking is more than a fun way to pass time. It's a career management strategy that is rapidly changing the way job seekers and employers connect in the world of work. With this guide, readers will discover how to launch their online networking efforts and will gain advice for getting the most out of LinkedIn, Twitter, blogs and other sites. They'll also learn how to find jobs, seek advice, research employers, build a network, and create online portfolios and blogs. Additional guidance and worksheets help readers develop and communicate their personal brand online. If you want to land a new job or advance in your career, social networking should be a key element of your job search of career management strategy. This hands-on guide takes you from understanding what social networking is and why you should do it, to preparing you to work the virtual room, to actually using the various social media.--[from book]

Find a Job Through Social Networking helps individuals maximize online networking for job search and career success by showing them where, how, and why they can benefit from making professional connections online.