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Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

Jeff — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:35:57 -0000

For anyone looking for work try http://www.jobbrowsing.com lots of jobs on there!

Good Luck!

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

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Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

donaldkeithwheeler — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:54:42 -0000

Good advice.

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

Matt — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:53:52 -0000

If you are laid off you can anonymously report it at Layoffmaps.com

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softomic — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:16:19 -0000

These are great tips. In such a dim economy all of this optimism is encouraging. One tip that I would give, is to evaluate your marketable skills in the mean time and see what you can do as a consultant or a temp or an entrepreneur, and yes, blog about it.

I don't like how there is a massive void when it comes to company/employee loyalty, but it will take generations to turn this around. So, in the mean time, you are only as valuable as you are useful so hone your skills well and if you are lucky follow #17 and you may find yourself never in this position again.

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

Mil Joshi — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:41:38 -0000

Dear Robert,

Thanks for this very interesting piece; should help in an upliftment in such testing times indeed.

Having been laid off *twice* in a singe year, I can perhaps perfectly relate to the context that you are providing.

[Link: http://blog.mindgap.in/2008...] This analysis titled 'the right way to be fired' by Peobody and Stybel that featured in a Harvard Business Review helped me come to terms with accepting the job-market dynamics.

Best, Mil

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

Joanne Zimakas — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:09:11 -0000

Hi:

I just finished transcribing all the interviews for The Social Media Bible, www.TheSocialMediaBible.com . I became part of the team virtually; I am a virtual transcriptionist. I only mention this as a testament to the power of social media, or as I like to call this combo, Social Media ².

Joanne Zimakas

East Longmeadow, MA 01028

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

Matias Paterlini — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:35:32 -0000

Hi Robert, I found your post brilliant!! I've been always trying to follow those rules, Even when I wasn't laid off.

I left my job a week ago to start my own social media company in Argentina, and I still think it's the right decision. I've been very involved in social media the last year, and my team and I are pretty sure that we'll have work to do.

Thanks for those tips.

Best,
Matias Paterlini

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

Mike Coffey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:12:23 -0000

This is practical advice but begs the question: What the hell is the hiring manager doing looking at your personal blog?!

He's begging for a lawsuit! Has he heard of the OFCCP or the EEOC's E-RACE initiative?
http://www.eeoc.gov/initiat...

I definitely agree that recruiters should use social media, in addition to other sources that are not as heavily weighted to a particular demographic, to identify potentially qualified applicants. And smart job seekers should put their best face forward on all fronts. However, once they become a qualified candidate, no one in the company needs to be checking out their online profile. It's an invitation for a lawsuit.

See my recent item on this issue at http://blogs.imperativeinfo...

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

Evert Bopp — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:32:27 -0000

I absolutely agree. There is no point sitting on your hands on crying in your beer.
Limerick is doing the same: http://opencoffeeclublimeri...

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

J Van Deren — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:42:18 -0000

Awesome post. Thanks for it. Am a career services rep for an association and hope I can get half these lessons across to our jobseeking members.

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

Rob — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:05:05 -0000

Robert, what if I am passionate about many things and not just topics related to my career? For example, my job is not technology related at all (although I have acquired technical skills because of it). I am certainly passionate about technology, but not an expert in any specific area.

Nevertheless, that is a great list. I certainly need to blog more.

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Dr. D — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:11:43 -0000

I love how you emphasize mistake free writing, yet your tip #11 has a typo. Content wise, you posted useful advice. Once I figure out what it is that I want to do, I'll follow your tips for finding productive employment in that area.

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

lucindamichele — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:49:19 -0000

Found this via PSFK and love it. Thanks so much for the great ideas. I've just locked down my facebook and couldn't be more thrilled.
Your advice--it's all the sort of basic, "You should know this already" kind of info that most people "know" but rarely apply. It means so much when someone goes the extra mile & actually applies all those "oh yeah, I really should do that" things.

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

lruettimann — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:47:28 -0000

Sorry, dude, you’re wrong about the LOL stuff. People who make hiring decisions — HR professionals and the executives that we influence — read LOL Cheezburgers.

http://www.salon.com/mwt/fe...

Trust me on this one. You’re wrong.

Laurie Ruettimann @ Punk Rock HR

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

ap4p — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:55:43 -0000

Doubtful anyone will use the wayback machine to check out a potential candidate. If your current profile cuts the mustard. Your probably ok. One more thing to add. Go to tweetups! I met a lot of interesting social people last night. at the Tampa Bay tweetup #tbtweet

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

mikekavis — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:55:29 -0000

I laid myself off last June after 13 years at my previous job. I had already been doing most of the items on your list and already had several conversations with some companies about potential jobs in progress. Then the economy collapsed and all of those opportunities froze up. It took we a few months but I found a great job as a CTO for a startup working out of my house.

I already had a well established technology blog on ITToolbox. I created my own company and a new blog www.kavistechnology.com and started publishing PowerPoint presentations and offered to speak at numerous conferences for free. This not only gave me a great platform to promote myself but it also allowed me to attend many cool conferences at no cost.

Even though I have a steady job now, I still keep my own company's blog going and occasionally get paid opportunities to speak or give brief consulting gigs on IT strategy. If for any reason I lose my current job, I know I will have something to fall back on. So I recommend a proactive approach for those who are not looking for work. This economy is expected to shed at least another 1M jobs in 2009. If even you are employed you should prepare as if you are about to get laid off. You never know what tomorrow brings.

Thanks for your post.

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

Kat Fernandez — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:22:44 -0000

Hi everyone,
I am the in-house recruiter for Innovation Interactive and we are looking to hire great talent for our New York and Atlanta offices. In NY we are looking for Media Managers, Associate Media Directors with search experience. We are also looking for a Director of Customer Insights to lead and grow our current team and services. In Atlanta we have an array of openings from .Net Developers to Media Interns. Please feel free to email me at with resumes and inquiries:
Kfernandez@innovationinteractive.com
www.searchignite.com

Best of luck to you in your search!
Kat Fernandez
www.360i.com

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

Tim Esse — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:11:44 -0000

I would also add that the advice is for everyone who might ever have to look for a job. You might not have as much time to build out the network while you are working but it is easier to do without the pressure of having to find a new job.

These days you almost have to make preparing for the worst a part-time job on top of your real job.

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

Matt — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:01:06 -0000

Great advice.

"I have naked pictures of me out there on the Internet..."

I so do NOT want to see those. No offense.

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

Susan Strayer (@DailyCareerTip — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:17:10 -0000

Great post, but this is important: Don't forget companies have policies and have to follow laws. Tech companies are foward thinking about tech. Other industries may not be.

There are ALOT of companies that don't want or allow their employees to be blogging about them. So make it clear in interviews that you follow rules about companies' use of social media.

Laws: even if your blog is your resume, you still need a resume. Companies for the most part use applicant tracking systems to track data they're required to track by law (like EEO).

Also, that's why your video resume may not be so popular (see my blog about video resumes here: http://tinyurl.com/7xwox9). Many companies are just too scared to use them.

Whatever you do, don't think in the "cool company" phase. Not all companies or industies are comprised of only cool start-ups that will let you blog or that even blog themselves. In your job search, make sure you tailor your online presence and think about it as such.

Susan Strayer, Recruiting Exec and Career Coach
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/6gbjbj
Twitter: @DailyCareerTips and @susandstrayer
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/susanst...

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

surachart — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:42:59 -0000

That's a good idea to help people. And I'm sure that can help me...

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

Chris Norred — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:13:29 -0000

Robert you're awesome. Hard not to comment. I remembered this and looked back today just so I could comment in relation to the pewinternet study. http://www.pewinternet.org/...
It's a great, curmudgeonly point of view that nobody can really work as something so silly as "social media expert" and yet, this study seems to say it's a growing business in a time when there aren't many. Hah?
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Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

Neil Blecherman — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:35:31 -0000

Robert, a few more suggestions:

Present a consistent face to all audiences by linking together your twitter update to your facebook update as well as linking together your blog to your LinkedIn profile.

Join LinkedIn groups that are relevant to your education, experiences and target industry and participate in the online discussions.

Aggressively follow the blogs of the people and companies you're interested in talking to as well as the people and companies who are specialists in your area. Comment intelligently on the blogs, but don't be a stalker.

Get involved in the developer and user group communities for the companies or technologies that interest you. In technology, nothing says "hire me" louder than being a rock star in the developer or user community.

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ahmad hamidon — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:19:18 -0000

technology bloggreat advice...i've already socialize in facebook and twitter but i just add members without focusing on my niche...tq for this tip