The Virtual Resume
We have talked numerous times about the changes in how we discover, communicate and share information. I go to a half dozen networking meetings a week and more than half the people there are in job “transition”. My heart goes out to them. The first two questions, I ask is do they have a blog, how are they using LinkedIn, and other social networks to connect.
Here are my things anyone should be doing who is looking for a job.
1. Hopefully you are already engaged in Social Media. Get on your social networks and let every person you know, that you are looking. Give them a list of 20 or 25 target companies you would be interested in talking to. I am a connector and love to try to help people. Your network may know someone in that company and may only be able to give you a contact or that vital crack you need to get a toe in the door.
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