Free eBook- Using the Social Web to Find Work

Free eBook- Click to Download 2009 will be an unprecedented time for workers in the US, with many people losing their jobs through no fault of their own. This will ripple economically to other countries as well. No one’s really safe. I wanted to offer some ideas ahead of the mess.

I’ve written Using the Social Web to Find Work as a free ebook for you to download and share with others. It includes ideas and information from [chrisbrogan.com], and takes you from the specifics of using LinkedIn to your benefit, into some ideas on how to grow and nurture your social networks ahead of a need for them.

It’s not much, but I wanted to help in one way that I know how – by providing ideas and actionable information.

Please share this liberally by pointing back to this original post.

Using the Social Web to Find Work (pdf)


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  • http://www.linkedin.com/in/susanstoppelman Susan Stoppelman

    “Using the Social Web to Find Word” finally found its way to me. Thank you for writing it.

    I agree with and will use much of what you say. However you comment that you “have a problem with the notion of traditional networking, in the social sense. [You] perceive networking to mean those cocktail gatherings where you stand around and ask each other what you can do for each other.” I've found “traditional networking” to be much more valuable and powerful than that. I'll invite a colleague out for coffee and brainstorming over a new challenge. Or I'll sit down with someone who has a job in an industry I want to approach. A few sincere questions to get them started, and the conversation is running. We both learn something before the time is up.

    Oh, and it works with folks you met at those cocktail parties or Chamber events. Follow up that initial meeting with a request for a 30-minute conversation. Then close that session with another question: “Who else do you suggest I talk to about this?” Time very well spent.

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  • staffing321

    Thanks for the effort that you are putting forth to help anyone in need during this economic time. I agree that nobody is safe. It just hasn't hit everyone yet but it will. Looking forward to reading this book!

    Find more jobs: http://www.staffingpower.com/

  • nuwomb

    You the man brogan, you the man!

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  • JoshuaWaldman

    Chris,

    I just finished reviewing your book. And I made sure all links came back to this original post: http://bit.ly/7xj0Ku

    Your LinkedIn advice was spot on, but I had some reservations about the Twitter advice.

    How would job seekers “collaborate” when what they really want is a chance to speak with a hiring manager. You mention sharing the database. But I had a hard time making the connection for Job Seekers. How would that work, exactly?

    Did you know that an applicant has about 36 minutes to submit their application in Craigslist, from the time it was posted? Probably the most intelligent use of Craigslist is to use it to find companies in your area that are hiring. After that, it makes better sense to leverage LinkedIn or Twitter for networking, then to apply.

    You mention having a photo on our blogs or LinkedIn profiles. I actually think this is a VERY important point you make. To emphasize it, here is a story:

    A recruiter friend had a client with a perfect resume. His LinkedIn profile was in tip-top shape so he was baffled why he wasn't getting call backs.

    The recruiter came in to help and took one look at his profile photo. He looked liked an Axe Murderer. I kid you not.

    So she had him change his photo to something more dynamic.

    Literally, in 7 days he had 3 job offers. Not just call backs or interview. But Offers!

    This fact scares a lot of HR folks because of the social implications. But the fact remains that people make emotional decisions about people, just like how we shop for breakfast cereal. We might not know how it tastes, but we like the packaging and buy it.

    I offer these 3 tips for making a compelling LinkedIn profile photo:

    1- avoid facing the camera strait on. Instead, stand to the side and rotate your head to face the camera. Then tilt. This makes for a more dynamic negative space around our head.

    2- Try smiling!

    3- There isn't a lot of space to capture background images, but you can still get patterns and color. Choose a background that is suitable to your brand:

    Orange: Determination, Vitality
    Green: Fresh, natural, Green industries
    Red: Power, risk, aggressive
    Yellow: Bright, visionary
    Purple: Mystery, wealth, spiritual
    Blue: Credibility, trust and loyalty

    My full review is here: http://bit.ly/7xj0Ku

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  • JoshuaWaldman

    Chris,

    I just finished reviewing your book. And I made sure all links came back to this original post: http://twurl.nl/1m3zuh

    Your LinkedIn advice was spot on, but I had some reservations about the Twitter advice.

    How would job seekers “collaborate” when what they really want is a chance to speak with a hiring manager. You mention sharing the database. But I had a hard time making the connection for Job Seekers. How would that work, exactly?

    Did you know that an applicant has about 36 minutes to submit their application in Craigslist, from the time it was posted? Probably the most intelligent use of Craigslist is to use it to find companies in your area that are hiring. After that, it makes better sense to leverage LinkedIn or Twitter for networking, then to apply.

    You mention having a photo on our blogs or LinkedIn profiles. I actually think this is a VERY important point you make. To emphasize it, here is a story:

    A recruiter friend had a client with a perfect resume. His LinkedIn profile was in tip-top shape so he was baffled why he wasn't getting call backs.

    The recruiter came in to help and took one look at his profile photo. He looked liked an Axe Murderer. I kid you not.

    So she had him change his photo to something more dynamic.

    Literally, in 7 days he had 3 job offers. Not just call backs or interview. But Offers!

    This fact scares a lot of HR folks because of the social implications. But the fact remains that people make emotional decisions about people, just like how we shop for breakfast cereal. We might not know how it tastes, but we like the packaging and buy it.

    I offer these 3 tips for making a compelling LinkedIn profile photo:

    1- avoid facing the camera strait on. Instead, stand to the side and rotate your head to face the camera. Then tilt. This makes for a more dynamic negative space around our head.

    2- Try smiling!

    3- There isn't a lot of space to capture background images, but you can still get patterns and color. Choose a background that is suitable to your brand:

    Orange: Determination, Vitality
    Green: Fresh, natural, Green industries
    Red: Power, risk, aggressive
    Yellow: Bright, visionary
    Purple: Mystery, wealth, spiritual
    Blue: Credibility, trust and loyalty

    My full review is here: http://twurl.nl/1m3zuh

  • http://www.buildmysiteforfree.com/ James Todd

    Great contribution Chris! While you're looking you should also consider what you can do to earn income on your own. If you're not working currently or just want a second income here is an article with some great ideas: http://www.everyjob.com/10-financial-survival-s…

    James Todd
    Publisher: BuildMySiteforFree.com

  • mbt1451

    That’s something,That's what I was thinking.Brilliant idea.

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    Sadly, that is how all marketing works. It is a targeted ad that is placed somewhere where it may or may not get seen, have some sort of effect on someone, or even offend someone. In my eyes, online banners of this sort are pretty old school anyway. No one really looks at them, clicks on them, etc. They are just a waste of money basically.

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  • http://www.seslichatsiteleri.com Seslichat Siteleri

    Thanks, Chris. I'm sharing your helpful e-book with people through my work at the Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services in Cincinnati.

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  • http://www.orjinkrem.net orjin krem

    love this article. You were one of the first speakers I found on the web when I first got started learning this stuff a couple of years ago. There was a panel of people speaking and I believe you were the moderator and the video opened my eyes to a new world. Now, a few years later, I am still working to get that escape velocity. I believe it will happen though. Thanks for all you do, Chris!

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  • http://twitter.com/OrganizerSandy Sandy Jenney

    Thanks Chris! Some great info that I can research for my presentation on using social media to help find jobs for TechConnect Ohio. I’ll add this link and of course give you credit. {hugs}

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  • Anonymous

    This is great! Students can now start finding jobs through the social web instead of the traditional way of going to job fairs or personally submitting resumes to different offices.

    Bob from Business Courses

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  • http://www.ibbi-ltd.co.uk/sales-recruitment SF

    Social sites are extremely effective if you are able to sell yourself and not afraid to call strangers. Utilise everything possible to find your ideal job. I connect to various people each day on LinkedIn and they are able to view our latest jobs (or my latest chatter) instantly. It’s a no brainer!

  • http://www.ibbi-ltd.co.uk/sales-recruitment SF

    Social sites are extremely effective if you are able to sell yourself and not afraid to call strangers. Utilise everything possible to find your ideal job. I connect to various people each day on LinkedIn and they are able to view our latest jobs (or my latest chatter) instantly. It’s a no brainer!

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