Job Hunting on Social Networks
Social networking websites, networks and applications have been the bleeding edge in on-line communication for some time now. With a host of defenders and evangelists (and quite a number of skeptics) the likes of sites such as MySpace, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter have enjoyed an unparalleled rise to Internet stardom in the past few years (practically a lifetime as far as computer development goes.) Now, these sites are becoming much more than merely pass times for the bored and are key components in marketing strategies and prime grounds for job hunting.
With the recent rough economic times many IT workers are loosing their one time solid jobs and many of them are turning to social networking to find new ones. Most people that have used the services find them to be a great way to reconnect with former co-workers and potential new employers and recruiters as well as a formidable tool to send resumes lightning fast. IT workers have switched from having job sites (like Dice and Hotjobs) as their main job hunting grounds and recruiters have started to take advantage of these new mediums.
With these new venues reputation has joined knowledge and achievements as a privileged characteristic that can net you those hard to get jobs. Been recognized amongst your peers as a valuable and knowledgeable member of the community does wonders to bring the spotlight on you and boost your chances at a prestigious senior position. Witty job seekers make sure to join discussion groups and ask and answer questions. Some sites have even started incorporating this aspect into their services, the recommendation system from LinkedIn is a great example of how this works.
As always we recommend anyone looking to find a new job or improve their current position to polish their skills and look into acquiring new ones in some areas that are important for their jobs. Language is and will always be a prime tool for anyone since communication is essential in any sales process (even if what you are selling are your services.) Currently, the need for learning English for business is as strong as ever although Mandarin and Spanish come in a close second place. You don't need to attend the best
English courses in London, to become proficient at the language, but make sure your communication isn't hindered by poor language skills.
