Social Media Networking for Job Seekers

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With the boom of the internet and social media, traditional job searching is no longer the answer. If you are a job seeker, taking advantage of networking with people via social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn could greatly increase your chances of landing that dream job.

So how do you get started? Think of the type of job you would like, or the type of company you would like to work for. From there you can search the company, the people who work there, or people who are connected to the people who work there. (Twitter and LinkedIn are best for these types of connections). You then need to start building a relationship with your connections so that when the time comes to get a new position, you have a better chance of being on their list of top candidates.

You can also join groups that relate to the specific industry you are looking into, or even subscribe to blogs about that industry. Following or connecting with recruiters is another great option.

Get involved, build relationships: finding the perfect job takes work . For the right approach, you need to integrate the old rules of job searching with social media networking.

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