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The Future of Networking is in the Palm of Your Hand

Published on May 18, 2012 By David

Did you know that, on average, people spend more time using Facebook and Twitter on their mobile phone than they do on computers/laptops? As this article and report point out, it’s true. Now, we’ve looked at how Twitter and Facebook can play into your networking approach before. But as I’ve pointed out, Linkedin is still [...]

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How To Use Twitter In Your Job Search

Published on April 24, 2012 By David

Twitter continues to be a polarizing social media channel when it comes to the job hunt. So many people tell me, “David, I don’t get Twitter. I think it’s overwhelming and I don’t see how it could ever help me find a new job.” I get why they say this. Twitter has its own language. [...]

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Linkedin Is Still The Promised Land For Recruiters

Published on April 4, 2012 By David

Not too long ago we looked at why Facebook is relevant to hiring managers and recruiters. And while it’s still important to maintain your presence on Facebook (and Twitter, too), a recent survey by Bullhorn, Inc. makes it very clear that Linkedin is where recruiters expect to find the most success in finding the right [...]

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10 Twitter Tools For Better Networking

Published on December 18, 2011 By David

A few posts ago, I talked about how social media is a TOOL in networking, but relationship building is the key (jump to the post here). But within the tool of social media, there are a number of other tools to help you utilize things like Twitter or Linkedin for the end goal of better [...]

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More Backup For Networking Via Social Media

Published on August 16, 2011 By David

As I’ve stressed before, social media is becoming a mandatory tool in networking. If you’re resisting new job searching strategies because they break your comfort zone, this is something you’re going to need to overcome. This article in the Tennessean showcases some statistics that prove you must play in the social world if you want [...]

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Is Twitter Right For Your Career Search?

Published on January 27, 2011 By David

Most everyone knows and agrees that LinkedIn is the social network to use for networking and career development. But that doesn’t mean it’s the only one. Case in point: Twitter. Now, I know some of you are probably rolling your eyes right now. I know that a lot of people think Twitter is just a [...]

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