Social Media.....Does it really work?

Yes!  It certainly does.

 Social Media is NOT just for teenagers 

Utilizing Social Medias, such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to conduct your job search can increase your networking opportunities and give you a fresher view of what is out in the market in terms of job opportunities.

Job seekers can utilize these media tools to build relationships, target specific industries, increase visibility and expand a web of support, just to name a few. 

Employers can utilize these tools to showcase their company and post job opportunities.

How do I do this?  There are several tutorials, instructional websites, books, and guides out there on the Internet that can help you get started. 

Here are a few:

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/socialmedia.htm

http://mashable.com/2009/01/05/job-search-secrets/

http://www.newmedia.org/articles/internet-job-hunting---utilizing-social-media.html

Happy Networking!