Google-Facebook Social Rivalry Heats Up

Yesterday Gavin Dunaway reported on Adotas that Google & Facebook are facing off for the position of king of of social media.

ADOTAS - As they vie for position as the most important tool on the Internet, a social media rivalry may be flaring up between Google and Facebook.

Today Google announced that its Friend Connect service, which allows users to quickly register for sites and services that require logins, has integrated with Twitter. Tweeters will be able to use their Twitter logins to register on Friend Connect sites. Tweets can be released with a single click and comments left on a site can automatically be shot to Twitter.

Only a day before, Yahoo! announced that it is deeply integrating Facebook Connect, Friend Connect’s competition, into its whole network, building a bridge between the two communities. Users will be able to share content from Yahoo! including ratings, photos and article comments while seeing their Facebook friends’ activities via their Yahoo! home pages.

An interesting side note is that in 2008 Yahoo! announced it would offer similar social media networking internally. Now it appears outsourcing is its modus operandi — soon it won’t even run it’s own search engine.

A new Job is Just a Tweet Away

I knew it would not be long before Twitter joined the social job hunt revolution.

According to Twitter, "there are many new Twitter tools and applications to assist with a proactive job search." Some of these do look intriguing. You can check out the details at:
http://mashable.com/2009/03/13/twitter-jobs/

Here is a summary of the links I found useful:

@Microjobs
Recruiters begin their tweets with @Microjobs, and then submit. The @Microjobs account automatically tweets out requests to its growing network of job seekers.

TweetMyJobs
For job seekers and recruiters. Follow the hashtag #Tweetmyjobsand visit the website. This is a very simple (and free) tool for job seekers. You can subscribe to desired job channels. You can specify which cities you want notifications from.

Job search accounts
By field
@alldevjobs – Developer jobs
@ArtDirectorJobs – Art director jobs
@cwjobs – Copywriter jobs
@jobsinhiphop – Jobs in Hip-Hop
@journalism_jobs – Jobs in journalism
@juicyjobs – Green jobs
@libgig_jobs – Library Jobs

@mediabistrojobs – Media job listings from mediabistro.com
@medical_jobs – Medical jobs
@media_pros – Jobs for media professionals
@narmsjobs – Retail marketing jobs
@PRSAjobcenter – Jobs in public relations, communications and marketing
@reflectx – Physical Therapy jobs
@seojobs – SEO job listings
@socialmediajob – Jobs in social media

@travelmaxallied – Healthcare jobs
@travelnursejob – Jobs for traveling nurses

@usmusicjobs – US Music Jobs

@web_design_jobs – Web design and other graphics jobs


By job type
@findinternships – Internships and entry level jobs for college students
@freelance_jobs – Freelance jobs
@heatherhuhman – Entry level jobs and internships
@Project4Hire – Freelance and temporary jobs
@jewish_jobs – Jewish job listings

There are a few others that you can check out for yourself.

To find additional Twitter job resources, use the Twitter search function and type in keywords important in your job search. For example, “job openings,” “looking for a job,” or “healthcare career.” Additionally, you can search out others in your desired career field on sites like Twellow (Twellow), Just tweet it, and TwitterTroll.

Your next job could be just a tweet away.

Happy hunting, Everyone!
Janice Litvin
JLitvin@MicroSearchSF.com

Secrets of the Job Hunt Network Featuring Hiring Employer

Today via podcast, Secrets of the Job Hunt Network (http://www.secretsofthejobhunt.com/) is featuring ADP, who is hiring technical as well as other types of candidates.

To listen go to:
www.secretsofthejobhunt.com/video/adp-jobs-an-intro

Top Tips for Handling Telephone Interviews

Tips for Phone Interviewing (synopsized from Secrets of the Job Hunt Network)

Today I was listening to a podcast about phone interviewing on “Secrets of the Job Hunt”, which can be found at the aptly named, www.Secretsofthe JobHunt.com

Here are some of the top tips I found most helpful:

Vocal Energy Level –
Keep your vocal energy upbeat, by standing and smiling. These 2 physical acts show up in your voice.

Non-verbal Cueing –
is key, as are giving complete & concise answers.
Check to see if the interviewer is understanding what you are saying since you don’t have the face-to-face cues. Don’t overtalk, listen for the interviewer to ask follow-up Q’s to your answer

Surprise Call –
If the interviewer catches you at a bad time, you do not have to take the interview then. Be polite and explain that you have a visitor / appointment, whatever, and ask to set a convenient time to call back. Try to get them to set a specific appointment.

Be Prepared –
by having all your info in front of you, including your resume, a calculator, appointment / calendar book and any cue cards with notes for questions you are uncomfortable with or unsure of, especially that most annoying of questions, “what are your salary expectations”.

Salary Quesion –
My personal advice about this question has changed over the years. One of my favorite new answers is, “I’m interviewing for jobs in the 90’s”.

Another favorite of mine is, “My current [or most recent] salary is $xx,xxx and I’m due for a raise.”

For more help with your job search, log into Peter Rosenberg’s site, Secrets of the Job Hunt Network.

You can find out more about me at www.MicroSearchSF.com

6 Reasons They Didn't Call You Back ... Are They Just Not That Into You?

6 Reasons They Didn't Call You Back ... Are They Just Not That Into You?

Today Yahoo! HotJobs wrote an interesting article about some of the top reasons companies may not be responding to your online job submissions.

1. They're just not that into you.

2. They may be into you, as soon as they get to you.

3. They would have been into you if you had followed directions.

4. They might be into you if you apply for a more appropriate job.

5. Your presentation could use some work.

6. There isn't any job.

You can see the entire article at the following link:
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-6_reasons_they_didn_t_call_you_back-988

"Job Wanted" Sandwich Board Helps Job Hunter

Today, Reuters reports that David Rowe, a London graduate walked down the street wearing a sandwich board reading, "Job Wanted".

In these extremely tough times I applaud the ingenuity of this young man. I have weathered a few recessions and creativity is the key to getting noticed.

You can see the photo and read the full story at:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/British-graduate-scores-in-rb-3853075230.html?x=0

Happy Hunting!
JLitvin [at] MicroSearchSF [dot] com

Hiring Event Tomorrow, Sept. 15th in SF

Hello Everyone

Just read about a hiring event tomorrow in SF.

Location: Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market Street (near Civic Center Bart)

Time: 11 am to 3 pm

Categories:
Accounting | Administration | Customer Service | Science
Sales | Education | Finance | Industrial | IT/Tech Support
Law Enforcement | Management | Marketing | ...& More!

Below is the link for more info:
http://www.jobjournal.com/JF_details.asp?eid=10998

Link to the flyer:
http://www.jobjournal.com/pdf/274_SanFran_Flyer.pdf

Good luck everyone!

Janice Litvin
Micro Search
www.MicroSearchSF.com

A New Job Just a Tweet Away

This morning the Wall Street Journal reports that many companies are turning to Twitter to post jobs. Twitter offers users, including corporate recruiters the chance to make all sorts of announcements, including job postings. Each "tweet" is no more than 140 characters and the recruiters find this method simple and effective. Many introductions and eventual job offers have been accomplished using Twitter.

The candidates then have access to these corporate recruiters. It's the latest in online social networking, opening the corporate doors just a little bit wider for candidates. A candidate can sign up to "follow" a company's tweets or receive tweets through a 3rd party service.

Twitter is a particularly good avenue for companies looking for techno-savvy candidates. Technology companies feel particularly sensitive to the fact that if they're not using Twitter, they're falling behind.

Hiring executives remind everyone that what one says online, stays online. Nowadays, a person's online activities are used as part of the background check process, be it Facebook, Myspace, or Twitter.

To read the whole article, click on the following link:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204584404574393102737256542.html?mod=djemCJ

Happy hunting,
Janice
JLitvin [at] MicroSearchSF [dot] com

Advice to Candidates

Hello Everyone:

I recently read some excellent and concise advice for candidates from a friend of mine, Jacob Conway of TalentWar.net. I would like to share it with you now…

1. Be sure your resume is posted on the major job boards like Dice, Monster, Career Builder, etc.

2. Create a Linkedin account & write a concise profile; most recruiters are using this tool to find qualified candidates now. Add a couple of references & join a couple of Linkedin groups.

3. Attend local business / association conferences, conventions, or events, such as RSA (for Security), CommNexus (for Telecomm), MacWorld (for MacWorld).

4. Become a volunteer with your alumni, religious organization, or selected charity; leverage your relationships and help the community in the process.

5. Keep your skills up to date with side projects and online training for upcoming hot technologies. Make sure they are on your resume.

6. When you apply for an open position, be clear on why you are a perfect match. Make it easy for the team to know why you should be hired, as there are hundreds of quality applicants applying for that same position. Create a bulleted summary and ensure your resume accurately reflects the required experience.

Jacob Conway can be found at www.NetworkedRecruiter.com

Seminar: What Your Mother Never Told You about Resumes & Job Search

Secrets Your Mother Never Told You About Marketing Your Way to a New Job

What would make my resume stand out?
Where should I be online and how do I get there?
How do I figure out who's hiring anyway?
What happens to my resume after I click submit?

If you want answers to these and many other questions then you will want to attend
this seminar for today's job seeker.

Date: Monday, March 2nd
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 P.M.
Where: Walnut Creek, CA
Who: Presented by Janice Litvin
(Recruiter for over 20 years in the SF Bay Area)

Call or email to register and for more details. Simply send an email with "Secrets to a New Job" in the subject line. Janice Litvin, Micro Search925.287.8785JLitvin@MicroSearchSF.com

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Janice Litvin
is an executive search consultant and corporate recruiter with over 20 years of experience writing resumes and advising job seekers. She has recruited for companies such as Vodafone, PG&E, Charles Schwab, The Gap, Nokia, Network Appliance, Borland, Symantec, & Chiron enabling these companies to find all types of candidates, including IT, media, finance, accounting, analysts, sales, marketing, corporate communications, training, HR, tech writing, and more. She has a BA in Math from the University of Texas at Austin and has experience as a Software Developer, Client Support Rep, QA Analyst, and Trainer before becoming a recruiter.

For more info about Janice visit her blog at http://www.microsearchsf.com/