I’m rounding up posts from around the web to introduce you to new writers and new ideas- hopefully these will reinforce some best practices as well!
First, can I share a personal experience? Twitter totally rocks! As you know, I am a huge fan of Twitter! Here’s why…with a lot of hustle and a dash of human touch, you can build a following and interact with great people!
@garyvee (Gary Vaynerchuk) just announced he reached one MILLION followers on Twitter. And he responds/replies to almost every single tweet! That’s just amazing/awesome/incredible! So if Gary does it, so can you, and others do too!
Networking via Twitter is one of the best ways to reach people you otherwise might have difficulty reaching!
The Number One Way To Develop Context by Gary Vaynerchuk on LinkedIn
So whether you are a job seeker or small business owner, please, hustle on over to Twitter and start networking! (And go pre-order Gary’s book, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook on Amazon! I highly recommend it based on his others, Crush It! and The Thank You Economy) Nope, they aren’t just for businesses, these books are for everyone!
Networking
What the Best Networkers Do (By Martin Buckland) on JibberJobber
Martin spells out the four things the best networkers do! Are you?
Explaining Hiring
Why Can’t You Hire the People You Need? It’s Not What You Think on Intuit Quickbase by Anita Bruzzese
According to recent data:
There are currently four million people who are now considered long-term unemployed, meaning they have been looking for work for more than six months.
Why is this? Bruzzese says it is because employers are lazy!
But you already knew this, right?! This post should validate your frustrations, but…read the rest of these post to find the work around!
Social Networks
10 Tips to Use Google+ In Your Job Search on Undercover Recruiter
This Is Why No One Follows You on Twitter on Mashable
4 Ways to Get More From LinkedIn on Aoljobs by Miriam Salpeter
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Hannah Morgan speaks and writes about job search and career strategies. She founded CareerSherpa.net to educate professionals on how to maneuver through today’s job search process. Hannah was nominated as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search and Careers and is a regular contributor to US News & World Report. She has been quoted by media outlets, including Forbes, USA Today, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, as well as many other publications. She is also author of The Infographic Resume and co-author of Social Networking for Business Success.