5 Job Search Tips to Give you an Unfair Advantage

5 Job Search Tips to Give you an Unfair Advantage If there is one thing Ive become good at over the last 10 years, it is getting a job!Though keeping one hasnt been my strongest suit The 2 hour training is going to be VERY hands on. Ill try to fit in everything I know and have learned from some of the best about social media strategies for the job hunt. If you are unemployed or are just seeking other work and you Live in Oregon, come check this out. . .Here are 5 Tips on Using Social Media for Energizing your Job Search:One of the best resume tools Ive used is called Visual CV. You can literally share your entire work portfolio before they even meet you. There are some cool ways to integrate it into other better known networks such as Linkedin so that you are completely controlling what type of information people can get about you.Update your Linkedin profile weekly, updates are posted and sent out in emails. This keeps you top of mind.More than 1/2 of CEOs are on Twitter. If you are looking for a business contact, chances are they are on Twitter. Do you have an account yet?Set up a Google Alert, so youll know if your name shows up in any news, blogs or websitesAnd youll be better prepared to answer any unexpected questions!Think about what value you can bring to the table. Include some useful information in a social media message as an FYI on Twitter or Linkedin. This shows you are not just another resume, but someone who cares about the organization. Theyll appreciate your gumption.If you are in Portland, Come to the workshop, check it out here.