Maximizing Job Search Effectiveness with Social Media - CareerEnlightenment.com

A new trend thats catching on quickly in the United States may help you avoid tunnel vision and feeling ineffectual in a lengthy job search. Job searchers, as well as freelance workers are pursuing a strategy called Co-working. A lot of folks come together to work in the same physical space. It essentially recreates an office environment.This may sound odd, but this makes sense for a few reasons. These folks may all be pursuing different projects, but sharing the same space allows for networking opportunities that wouldnt happen otherwise. And if youre unemployed, co-working makes sense because youre more likely to treat job-hunting as a job. Theres a lot to be said for maintaining a routine of going to the office everyday and treating your job search seriously.Dont Put All Your Eggs in One BasketJust because youve gotten good at social media doesnt mean you should forget about good, old-fashioned human interaction. People and relationships matter. You need to leverage personal conta cts for employment possibilities.And you shouldnt feel guilty about it either. Friends and acquaintances dont mind steering you toward possible job slots in their companies. If I have an opportunity to advance the financial prospects of a friend by slipping their resume to a person in my organization that has pull, Im always more than happy to if they look like a great fit.So develop a great social media strategy but dont forget to use those soft skills with face-to-face networking as well. And if you really want to boost your chances of finding your dream job, consider relocating too.In spite of a down economy, there are geographic pockets where job creation is going on. Getting in tune with that and realizing that you need to put yourself where the jobs are can sometimes be the answer. Keep all these tactics in your job search arsenal and employ them when its appropriate. Your new job may be a lot closer than you think.