Gone are the days of sending your resume to a corporate address via snail mail and waiting by the phone to hear back from employers. The emergence of social media has revolutionized networking and created a world of unimagined opportunities.
Whether you are looking for an events position in a corporation or simply looking to drum up some business for your organization, social media should be your starting place. This emergent technology helps you form relationships with people you have never met. Let’s face it, the more people you meet, the better your chances of finding the right opportunity.
Below are a few places you should consider as you begin your foray into the social media job hunt.
Follow the Rules
The key word in social media is SOCIAL – Using technologies like Facebook and Twitter is a great way to form relationships with people who share your interests and strengths. The rules of interactions on social media technologies replicate real-time.
If someone offers you a piece of advice, thank them for it. If you need help, ask nicely. This may seem like common sense, but when you are trying to fit a conversation in 140 characters, it can be quite easy to forget the courtesies. This is extremely important to remember as these little interactions will help form the relationships that can lead to your next gig!
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