Comments on: Why Social Media Will Not Get You A Job In A Recession http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2009/02/09/why-social-media-will-not-get-you-a-job-in-a-recession/ Social Media Consulting, Public Speaking and Education Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:16:51 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: A path less followed | MGHurston Creative Services http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2009/02/09/why-social-media-will-not-get-you-a-job-in-a-recession/comment-page-8/#comment-27438 A path less followed | MGHurston Creative Services Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:08:41 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1111#comment-27438 [...] strolling through various blogs online I came across this post from Jason Falls, a very successful and popular Marketing/Creative [...] [...] strolling through various blogs online I came across this post from Jason Falls, a very successful and popular Marketing/Creative [...]

]]> By: Socialize Your Employment Search « Have Work – Will Travel http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2009/02/09/why-social-media-will-not-get-you-a-job-in-a-recession/comment-page-8/#comment-27435 Socialize Your Employment Search « Have Work – Will Travel Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:15:29 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1111#comment-27435 [...] Why Social Media Will Not Get You A Job In A Recession Jason Falls offers an interesting take on the realities of finding a job in recession. (The title is a bit deceiving; Jason discusses putting your all into your job search, but doesn’t advise not having an online presence. Remember, even if social networking sites didn’t help you find a job, they do show an employer you are hip to technology.) [...] [...] Why Social Media Will Not Get You A Job In A Recession Jason Falls offers an interesting take on the realities of finding a job in recession. (The title is a bit deceiving; Jason discusses putting your all into your job search, but doesn’t advise not having an online presence. Remember, even if social networking sites didn’t help you find a job, they do show an employer you are hip to technology.) [...]

]]> By: Ross Simmonds http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2009/02/09/why-social-media-will-not-get-you-a-job-in-a-recession/comment-page-8/#comment-23241 Ross Simmonds Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:43:18 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1111#comment-23241 Although her selection of her interests was a bit offside - I don't think you can judge anything you mentioned based on 236 friends on facebook. First off, in your graduating class in high-school you probably have more than 150 people - then in University you meet another 50-100. Not to mention the random people you meet at work, through extra-curricular activities, during your childhood and just your everyday family.<br><br>2nd - The average person on facebook has 120 friends on facebook - Just checked my facebook and not one of the five friends I clicked had less than 450. The only thing that you can judge based on their friends list is whether or not they are an extrovert or an introvert - and even that can be debated. To judge this "excellent" applicant based on 4 words is in my opinion; kind of ridiculous... Although her selection of her interests was a bit offside – I don't think you can judge anything you mentioned based on 236 friends on facebook. First off, in your graduating class in high-school you probably have more than 150 people – then in University you meet another 50-100. Not to mention the random people you meet at work, through extra-curricular activities, during your childhood and just your everyday family.

2nd – The average person on facebook has 120 friends on facebook – Just checked my facebook and not one of the five friends I clicked had less than 450. The only thing that you can judge based on their friends list is whether or not they are an extrovert or an introvert – and even that can be debated. To judge this “excellent” applicant based on 4 words is in my opinion; kind of ridiculous…

]]> By: Social media won’;t get you a job in a recession | Knowledge Workers http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2009/02/09/why-social-media-will-not-get-you-a-job-in-a-recession/comment-page-8/#comment-21788 Social media won’;t get you a job in a recession | Knowledge Workers Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:18:21 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1111#comment-21788 [...] Why Social Media Won’t Get You Hired In A Recession. [...] [...] Why Social Media Won’t Get You Hired In A Recession. [...]

]]> By: Debbie http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2009/02/09/why-social-media-will-not-get-you-a-job-in-a-recession/comment-page-8/#comment-20560 Debbie Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:08:03 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1111#comment-20560 We just interviewed an excellent applicant. Checked her out on Facebook afterward. She has 236 friends, which makes us wonder if she'll spend a lot of time on Facebook, texting, emailing, IMing, getting phone calls, etc. Plus one of her interests was "being a smart ass." Not worth the risk on this end. We just interviewed an excellent applicant. Checked her out on Facebook afterward. She has 236 friends, which makes us wonder if she'll spend a lot of time on Facebook, texting, emailing, IMing, getting phone calls, etc. Plus one of her interests was “being a smart ass.” Not worth the risk on this end.

]]> By: Talent Tidbits – Sixfigures, Taleo, Career & Employment Expo, Google Wave & Twitter | Destination Talent http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2009/02/09/why-social-media-will-not-get-you-a-job-in-a-recession/comment-page-8/#comment-16168 Talent Tidbits – Sixfigures, Taleo, Career & Employment Expo, Google Wave & Twitter | Destination Talent Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:17:16 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1111#comment-16168 [...] again):  Finding a job using twitter – Perspective from a job seeker. Here’s a counter view. Experience varies widely. Nothing in social media is set in stone, [...] [...] again):  Finding a job using twitter – Perspective from a job seeker. Here’s a counter view. Experience varies widely. Nothing in social media is set in stone, [...]

]]> By: Tim http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2009/02/09/why-social-media-will-not-get-you-a-job-in-a-recession/comment-page-8/#comment-2468 Tim Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:53:09 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1111#comment-2468 Human contact- nothing quite replaces it, and perhaps nothing ever should. <br><br> Some great points here-<br><br>Having said that, since we're also talking about being more creative during this economic slump, why not think outside the box of looking to work for another in the first place?<br><br>I'm rather amazed that there are plenty of skill sets that are for whatever reason not "conventional" enough to be taught in schools, but the mastery of which would lead to more autonomy.<br><br>Most of us are trained to be employees- nothing wrong with that, but I'm convinced that thinking that way is a kind of tunnel vision that keeps many from learning skills that would allow them to carve out there own path to income.<br><br>One of them is as close as the computer in front of you. For the first time in history, we are 3 feet in front of the world, yet few learn how to use it in a way to render 1) value to others and 2)income for themselves.<br><br><a href="http://leavethejobbehind.com" rel="nofollow">leavethejobbehind.com</a> Human contact- nothing quite replaces it, and perhaps nothing ever should.

Some great points here-

Having said that, since we're also talking about being more creative during this economic slump, why not think outside the box of looking to work for another in the first place?

I'm rather amazed that there are plenty of skill sets that are for whatever reason not “conventional” enough to be taught in schools, but the mastery of which would lead to more autonomy.

Most of us are trained to be employees- nothing wrong with that, but I'm convinced that thinking that way is a kind of tunnel vision that keeps many from learning skills that would allow them to carve out there own path to income.

One of them is as close as the computer in front of you. For the first time in history, we are 3 feet in front of the world, yet few learn how to use it in a way to render 1) value to others and 2)income for themselves.

leavethejobbehind.com

]]> By: Tim http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2009/02/09/why-social-media-will-not-get-you-a-job-in-a-recession/comment-page-8/#comment-2476 Tim Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:53:09 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1111#comment-2476 Human contact- nothing quite replaces it, and perhaps nothing ever should. <br><br> Some great points here-<br><br>Having said that, since we're also talking about being more creative during this economic slump, why not think outside the box of looking to work for another in the first place?<br><br>I'm rather amazed that there are plenty of skill sets that are for whatever reason not "conventional" enough to be taught in schools, but the mastery of which would lead to more autonomy.<br><br>Most of us are trained to be employees- nothing wrong with that, but I'm convinced that thinking that way is a kind of tunnel vision that keeps many from learning skills that would allow them to carve out there own path to income.<br><br>One of them is as close as the computer in front of you. For the first time in history, we are 3 feet in front of the world, yet few learn how to use it in a way to render 1) value to others and 2)income for themselves.<br><br><a href="http://leavethejobbehind.com" rel="nofollow">leavethejobbehind.com</a> Human contact- nothing quite replaces it, and perhaps nothing ever should.

Some great points here-

Having said that, since we're also talking about being more creative during this economic slump, why not think outside the box of looking to work for another in the first place?

I'm rather amazed that there are plenty of skill sets that are for whatever reason not “conventional” enough to be taught in schools, but the mastery of which would lead to more autonomy.

Most of us are trained to be employees- nothing wrong with that, but I'm convinced that thinking that way is a kind of tunnel vision that keeps many from learning skills that would allow them to carve out there own path to income.

One of them is as close as the computer in front of you. For the first time in history, we are 3 feet in front of the world, yet few learn how to use it in a way to render 1) value to others and 2)income for themselves.

leavethejobbehind.com

]]> By: Tim http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2009/02/09/why-social-media-will-not-get-you-a-job-in-a-recession/comment-page-8/#comment-11117 Tim Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:53:09 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1111#comment-11117 Human contact- nothing quite replaces it, and perhaps nothing ever should. <br><br> Some great points here-<br><br>Having said that, since we're also talking about being more creative during this economic slump, why not think outside the box of looking to work for another in the first place?<br><br>I'm rather amazed that there are plenty of skill sets that are for whatever reason not "conventional" enough to be taught in schools, but the mastery of which would lead to more autonomy.<br><br>Most of us are trained to be employees- nothing wrong with that, but I'm convinced that thinking that way is a kind of tunnel vision that keeps many from learning skills that would allow them to carve out there own path to income.<br><br>One of them is as close as the computer in front of you. For the first time in history, we are 3 feet in front of the world, yet few learn how to use it in a way to render 1) value to others and 2)income for themselves.<br><br><a href="http://leavethejobbehind.com" rel="nofollow">leavethejobbehind.com</a> Human contact- nothing quite replaces it, and perhaps nothing ever should.

Some great points here-

Having said that, since we're also talking about being more creative during this economic slump, why not think outside the box of looking to work for another in the first place?

I'm rather amazed that there are plenty of skill sets that are for whatever reason not “conventional” enough to be taught in schools, but the mastery of which would lead to more autonomy.

Most of us are trained to be employees- nothing wrong with that, but I'm convinced that thinking that way is a kind of tunnel vision that keeps many from learning skills that would allow them to carve out there own path to income.

One of them is as close as the computer in front of you. For the first time in history, we are 3 feet in front of the world, yet few learn how to use it in a way to render 1) value to others and 2)income for themselves.

leavethejobbehind.com

]]> By: Tim http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2009/02/09/why-social-media-will-not-get-you-a-job-in-a-recession/comment-page-8/#comment-14562 Tim Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:53:09 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1111#comment-14562 Human contact- nothing quite replaces it, and perhaps nothing ever should. <br><br> Some great points here-<br><br>Having said that, since we're also talking about being more creative during this economic slump, why not think outside the box of looking to work for another in the first place?<br><br>I'm rather amazed that there are plenty of skill sets that are for whatever reason not "conventional" enough to be taught in schools, but the mastery of which would lead to more autonomy.<br><br>Most of us are trained to be employees- nothing wrong with that, but I'm convinced that thinking that way is a kind of tunnel vision that keeps many from learning skills that would allow them to carve out there own path to income.<br><br>One of them is as close as the computer in front of you. For the first time in history, we are 3 feet in front of the world, yet few learn how to use it in a way to render 1) value to others and 2)income for themselves.<br><br><a href="http://leavethejobbehind.com" rel="nofollow">leavethejobbehind.com</a> Human contact- nothing quite replaces it, and perhaps nothing ever should.

Some great points here-

Having said that, since we're also talking about being more creative during this economic slump, why not think outside the box of looking to work for another in the first place?

I'm rather amazed that there are plenty of skill sets that are for whatever reason not “conventional” enough to be taught in schools, but the mastery of which would lead to more autonomy.

Most of us are trained to be employees- nothing wrong with that, but I'm convinced that thinking that way is a kind of tunnel vision that keeps many from learning skills that would allow them to carve out there own path to income.

One of them is as close as the computer in front of you. For the first time in history, we are 3 feet in front of the world, yet few learn how to use it in a way to render 1) value to others and 2)income for themselves.

leavethejobbehind.com

]]> By: Tim http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2009/02/09/why-social-media-will-not-get-you-a-job-in-a-recession/comment-page-8/#comment-16830 Tim Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:53:09 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1111#comment-16830 Human contact- nothing quite replaces it, and perhaps nothing ever should. <br><br> Some great points here-<br><br>Having said that, since we're also talking about being more creative during this economic slump, why not think outside the box of looking to work for another in the first place?<br><br>I'm rather amazed that there are plenty of skill sets that are for whatever reason not "conventional" enough to be taught in schools, but the mastery of which would lead to more autonomy.<br><br>Most of us are trained to be employees- nothing wrong with that, but I'm convinced that thinking that way is a kind of tunnel vision that keeps many from learning skills that would allow them to carve out there own path to income.<br><br>One of them is as close as the computer in front of you. For the first time in history, we are 3 feet in front of the world, yet few learn how to use it in a way to render 1) value to others and 2)income for themselves.<br><br><a href="http://leavethejobbehind.com" rel="nofollow">leavethejobbehind.com</a> Human contact- nothing quite replaces it, and perhaps nothing ever should.

Some great points here-

Having said that, since we're also talking about being more creative during this economic slump, why not think outside the box of looking to work for another in the first place?

I'm rather amazed that there are plenty of skill sets that are for whatever reason not “conventional” enough to be taught in schools, but the mastery of which would lead to more autonomy.

Most of us are trained to be employees- nothing wrong with that, but I'm convinced that thinking that way is a kind of tunnel vision that keeps many from learning skills that would allow them to carve out there own path to income.

One of them is as close as the computer in front of you. For the first time in history, we are 3 feet in front of the world, yet few learn how to use it in a way to render 1) value to others and 2)income for themselves.

leavethejobbehind.com

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