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TweetMyJobs – Using Twitter in the job search

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:19:08 +0000

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As I’ve talked with people where I live, many of them have wondered how Twitter could be used in the job search. Aside from building and communicating a personal brand presence, I’m now recommending TweetMyJobs.com.

I only recently started looking at it, and I really like the benefits for job seekers, as seen via the TweetMyJobs Job Seeker Intro:

Have access to thousands targeted JobChannels™, so you only get the jobs that match your profile in your feed
Receive INSTANT notification of new jobs in your Twitter feed or on your mobile device
Learn of new posting from thousands of leading companies
Post (and tweet) your resume and custom profile to thousands of recruiters and hiring managers
Forward jobs to friends
Receive daily job updates via email or RSS
Be able to search for jobs using our TweetMap, a Google Maps enabled job tool

Up to now I’ve had some of this on my own, through my own tinkering around. I like that this interface has been developed in such a way that anyone can use it.

Using Twitter in Your Job Search (psychologytoday.com)
Facebook-Infused Job Search Site Finds Listings From Your Social Graph (mashable.com)
How to Use Twitter to Help You Find a New Job [Jobs] (lifehacker.com)

Filing for unemployment in Ohio

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:21:51 +0000

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As I’ve said previously, I’m not an expert in Ohio Unemployment Benefits. I don’t work for the State of Ohio. I’m just a guy sharing expertise gained from my own search and experience.

I don’t have to tell job seekers how frustrating it is to make sure you’re doing everything you need to get unemployment benefits. But I hope this post will point you closer to getting the information you need.

It’s gotten easier to file

It’s gotten a lot easier over the years. Back in 2002, you might appear in person to file for benefits, but the office began encouraging people to file for Ohio unemployment benefits through their hotline: 1-877-644-6562. You’d get a card mailed to you and you’d need to fill it out and mail it back. Or you could call the phone number and file your claim that way. What’s nice these days is that you can still use the phone number, but you can also apply and get Ohio unemployment benefit information online.

SCOTI – should I really care about that?

One of the most popular posts on this blog is this one I wrote almost 4 years ago entitled Ohio SCOTI System and Indeed Salary Search. I’ve gotten emails from readers asking how to register for SCOTI. To be perfectly honest, I don’t think you can. SCOTI doesn’t even exist anymore.

When you file your initial claim, this is something you can ask the person on the phone. They will probably point you to Ohio Means Jobs.

How to Survive Unemployment (socyberty.com)
Long-term unemployed workers grow (news.cincinnati.com)
Resuming unemployment benefits after work? (ask.metafilter.com)
Unemployment payments on way (dispatch.com)

Looking for a non-profit job?

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:59:03 +0000

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Could a job with a non-profit be in your future? I’ve interviewed a few people who landed jobs at non-profits. They’ve shared that the biggest difference between working at a non-profit versus a for-profit is that at a non-profit you don’t work to make money; you work to make a difference.

Here’s a comprehensive list of job boards for non-profit job seekers:

http://www.mycollegesandcareers.com/2012/04/the-ultimate-non-profit-job-guide-97-job-boards-that-cover-it-all

I wish you the best in your search. Let me know when you’ve landed so that we can share your story with others.

UPDATE: The link to the job boards list has been updated to reflect the current location.

Flexibility, Freelance Key for Journalism Grads in Tough Job Market (pbs.org)
Opportunity Knocks Releases 2009 Most Demanded Nonprofit Positions Listing (prweb.com)
How can non profits increase their funding opportunities? (startups.com)
Posts tagged ‘non-profit’ (howigotmyjob.com)

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7 Must Read SlideShare Presentations For Job Seekers | Applicant – Job Tips And Advice

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:04:00 +0000

I saw that Jennifer McClure had shared this link on the Job Search Focus Group of Hyde Park (Cincinnati) LinkedIn group. Great stuff you need to see:

7 Must Read SlideShare Presentations For Job Seekers | Applicant – Job Tips And Advice.

Using social media for a job search | Rachel Levy – Boston marketing pro (social networking, Twitter)

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:40:20 +0000

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I initially started this blog as a resource for myself. As I read and consume content that I think would be worthwhile sharing, I often consider it in that frame of reference.

Such is the case with this jewle jewel from Rachel Levy:

Using social media for a job search | Rachel Levy – Boston marketing pro (social networking, Twitter).

I have a document like this and so should you

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:31:30 +0000

A coworker just commended me on something through an instant message (IM):

“Thanks, you saved me today with your help.”

It reminded me that I have a document for comments like this, so I added it to the “Quotes about my Performance” document I have. You should have one, too.

Why you should have this

A document like this is important for several reasons. I’ll include some ones I have, and I encourage you to add to the list in the comments:

Credibility of your accomplishments. It serves as a record of your accomplishments in someone else’s words.
Recommendations. Comments like these can be used in promotional material for yourself.
Cover letters. Specifically, reinforce a point made in a cover letter with a quote from a coworker or client about what you’ve done.
Encouragement. When you feel down or discouraged, you can refer to this list and remember that you have done something others have found valuable
References. Chances are if people have praised your work before, they might serve as references. Feel free to remind them what they’ve said if they have forgotten.

Where to find them

I’ve identified some places where you find quotes from others about you. Feel free to add to the list in the comments:

E-mail. If you have worked where you send and receive e-mail, you probably have some messages with morsels of praise within. Find those messages. I have often forwarded work messages with content like this to my personal account for this very purpose.
Performance Reviews. Chances are, if your company does performance reviews, your boss or manager has said something nice about what you’ve done, and you have a copy of it somewhere.
LinkedIn Recommendations. If you’re on LinkedIn (and you should be if you’re reading this blog- we should even be connected!), you can ask your connections for recommendations. Not only are they useful on your profile over there, but you can include them in this list.
Blog/Twitter trackbacks. If someone whose opinion you value highly has commended you in a blog post, on Twitter, or through some other form of “new media,” you can use Google Alerts and Twitter Search to find those comments.
Audio. I may be reaching a bit, but, let’s say you listen to a podcast or interview, or have been interviewed by someone else. Chances are you’re being interviewed because someone finds what you have to say important.

Start creating one

There are a few ways you can start creating a list like this:

Handwritten. Get yourself a notebook and start recording these comments in it. I used to have a page in a Franklin Planner many years ago for this. This might get time consuming, though, and you’ll have to be careful not to misplace your notebook.
Word. Create a document in Microsoft Word or other word-processing software and start adding to the list. But you’ll need to save this document somewhere and hope you’re able to keep track of it.
Online. I use Google Docs for this purpose, since I’m able to carry my Google account with me wherever I go, even if I leave an employer and have to give the computer back.
UPDATE: Jason mentions that the JibberJobber Job Journal is a great way to do this, and it’s now available in the free level.

RT @danieljohnsonjr: (via Get That Job!) I have a document like this and so should you: http://tinyurl.com/gtj-doc

Elements of a Good LinkedIn Recommendation (chrisbrogan.com)
Three Books to Check Out (chrisbrogan.com)
Open up most files with Google Docs automatically (news.cnet.com)

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Places to Find Jobs

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:35:20 +0000

Saw this post via Twitter on Mashable and think you’ll be interested in checking it out:

CAREER TOOLBOX: 100+ Places to Find Jobs

Which sites on this list have you found especially helpful?

Use JobMaps to find jobs where you want them

JobVent – Read Job Reviews and Rate Your Job

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:10:00 +0000

Have you ever wanted to tell folks how you really feel about your job?

Have you ever wondered what people working for a company you’re looking to join feel about it?

JobVent shares anonymous stories from people who love their jobs and from people who hate their jobs.

There are rules for posting experiences, as indicated in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page: individuals must enter enough comments to justify the ratings, and they must indicate the real city and state where they work.

If you’re thinking of applying to a particular company, it might be worthwhile to see if it is on this list and read what other employees have had to say.

Hat-tip to Kevin Dugan and Jennifer McClure for pointing this out on Twitter!

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On LinkedIn? Do this Right NOW (before it’s too late)

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:08:00 +0000

Jason recently mentioned a case of someone having her ENTIRE LinkedIn profile DELETED.

STOP what you’re doing, read his post, and follow the instructions. Then come back and chat if you want.

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JibberJobber Premium Special – Ends Tonight!

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:47:00 +0000

If you, like me, have been using JibberJobber to help manage your job search and networking, then you’ll be glad to know that Jason and the crew have extended their premium special for one more day. $99 for the premium features is well worth the price you pay.

I’ve been using this tool since 2006, and I really love the way it helps me track the minutiae tasks that I really have had trouble with. I especially love the email alerts feature. In addition, Jason Alba has done a really great job supporting the tool with the blog, webinars, and videos on how to use it.

Check out JibberJobber, and let me know what you think. When you sign up, be sure to connect with me over there, too.

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Two podcasts you should be listening to

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 +0000

Financial Aid Podcast Daily Free Internet Radio” – specifically, the JobCast episodes

and

JobDig – Jobseeker and Career Advice Podcast

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Using Top Business Lists for market research and lead generation?

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:04:00 +0000

When I was looking for my first job out of college, and in many of my subsequent job searches, I’ve often looked at the top business lists for the area where I was looking.

The print editions of the Cincinnati Business Courier and Dayton Business Journal, for example, contain top 25 lists of various companies and individuals in various categories. It looks like these lists can be ordered online, too: here’s the link for Cincinnati Business Lists. From this link you can search other markets and categories, too.

As a job seeker, I’ve personally preferred to spend some time at my public library, searching their archived lists, instead of spending money on these lists.

Have you found these lists to be helpful?

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Any success in getting jobs through Craigslist?

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:51:00 +0000

Have any of you reading this blog had any experience using Craigslist to get a job? I know that the posts show an email address with which you can reply, but it’s a Craigslist email address. Usually company names are omitted in these postings.

I did see that you can subscribe to an RSS feed of search results in Google Reader or some other feed reader, which is pretty cool.

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Use JobMaps to find jobs where you want them

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:02:00 +0000

Here’s a nice mashup of Google Maps and several job boards, powered by Indeed: JobMaps.us

Enter what kind of job you’re looking for and where you’re looking.
Mouseover the results and the map will show its location.
Click on a job listing for more information on the job and how to apply and email the job listing to yourself if you want.

Note that the locations are approximate. For example, if the job location says “San Francisco”, then the pin in the map will point to the center of San Francisco – it’s actual location might be elsewhere.

If you enjoyed this post, please consider leaving a comment or subscribe to the feed and get future articles delivered to your feed reader.

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Tech Job Aggregator on Twitter

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:51:00 +0000

Do you use Twitter? You might know that I’m an avid user of it. I just noticed this tech job aggregator, which has a presence on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Joblighted

Also, if you’re into Ruby on Rails, you might want to consider following http://twitter.com/rornews

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Craigslist Job Seeker Killed

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:16:00 +0000

I firmly believe in using social media and new media tools in our job searches; tools like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Craigslist. These and several others make it easier than ever to connect with people.

Having said that, we still need to be careful, as Steven Rothberg from College Recruiter.com mentions:

Front page news in the Minneapolis newspapers over the past couple of days has been the killing of Katherine Ann Olson. While any murder is tragic, this one is noteworthy to employers and job seekers alike because it appears to be related to the victim’s use of Craiglist to find a nanny position.

Ms. Olson was looking for a nanny job. She had successfully used Craigslist before and so searched it again. She found an ad of interest responded. She told her roommate that she was going to meet the family from the ad. After she didn’t come home, police initiated a search and found her dead in the trunk of her car at a park in Burnsville, Minnesota late Friday night.

I believe in the power of meeting up face-to-face with others, but I also strongly believe that these meetings must occur in public places like food courts at shopping malls or coffee shops, especially when meeting up for the first time.

What about you? What do make of all this? Join the conversation below.

Update: Craigslist scam avoidance tips

DiversityJobs.com has thousands of jobs from employers committed to diversity.

Add Google Alerts to your job hunting toolbelt

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:28:00 +0000

No, I haven’t left this blog dormant. In fact, nearly every day over the past month or so, I’ve thought about you who stop by to read. In case you are interested in where I’ve been, let me point you to this blog post: One Voice Walk 2007. I’ve spent the last month or so doing some online publicity work for that project.

Do you know about Google Alerts? They are one set of tools in your new media toolkit that can help you in your job search.

Google Alerts let you find out about new web pages on topics of interest. I have them set up for my own blog properties, my name, the names of others, and other projects, etc.

For a job search, you should set up Google Alerts for companies you are targeting. Alternatively, you could set up alerts to keep current on what’s going on in a particular career, especially if you’re looking to make a change.

You do need to have a Google account, which is free, in order to set these up.

What are some ways that you have been using Google Alerts?

If you’d like to stay in touch, you can

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It’s A Mashup World for Job Seekers

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:52:00 +0000

Welcome to the world of mashups. I first came to understand that term as applied to mixing up different kinds of music when I started listening to podcasts back in July 2005. Now the term applies to mixing up all kinds of media, including feeds from different websites.

Have you heard of Yahoo! Pipes? This is a website that lets you set up and create your own mashups of information from different websites. For example, there’s a pipe that finds videos on YouTube related to items on the front page of the New York Times. Another pipes searches YouTube for music videos for the top 10 songs found on iTunes.
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An interesting thing about these pipes is that you can subscribe to the RSS feed in an aggregator such as Google Reader or Bloglines.

While browsing Yahoo! Pipes earlier today, I found some that others have created that relate to job searching. Check them out, and, by all means, use.

Business Intelligence Jobs Pipe, search for any job, not just Business Intelligence
craiglist – Nationwide Development Gigs (Top 20 cities)
Diversity Working Jobs Search

What tools have you found useful to you in your job search? Let me know.

iTunes Mashup picture via Mashup.Podcast

yahoo pipes web2.0 mashup, originally uploaded by FSSE-INFO™

Find more on diversity in the workplace at DiversityJobs.com.

A little link-love…

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 21:51:00 +0000

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I’ve noticed a number of interesting websites linking back here, lately:

Open Future©: John S. Veitch from New Zealand includes this blog in a section entitled “People With Ideas” – I consider that a compliment.

Work in Progress: Lisa Takeuchi Cullen is a New York-based staff writer for TIME. She writes about workplace trends. I’m encouraged to be among the blogroll.

The Job Blog: A set of regularly updated links to jobs and career information from around the web, coming via the Boston Globe’s web site.

Water Cooler Wisdom: Alexandra Levit’s up-to-the-minute career advice from one who has survived the trenches.

Wired and Hired: written by recruiters to help professionals navigate changing jobs in marketing, p.r., and advertising careers.

Test drive your dream job

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:28:00 +0000

This is interesting. One of my Twitter friends told me to check out Vocation Vacations.