Social Media and Job Hunting. It works!! Here’s my Story:
I went away on vacation, only to return last Wednesday to find out that I was unemployed. I immediately updated my profile on Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. I stated that I was “Seeking Employment as a Sales Rep or a Community Manager”. Immediately I had two replies on Facebook to contact two separate companies and two retweets on twitter.I was impressed.
By 1 p.m…I had a meeting with 3 foodie friends (@TheBumpercrop, @afoodgypsy @lisataerk). They brainstormed with me and delivered a “go-Vicky-go” type of speech.
The pep talk worked!!
On Thursday, I met with @nearafar who also answered some more job hunting questions and gave me another pep talk.
On Friday, I received emails from @HorriblePeanut @FiestaCupcakes @CDNFoodieGiirl, and @Labamboche with leads. I was truly feeling supported by my twitter friends. Oh yeah – there was another friend (who sadly is not on twitter) who sent me numerous emails with ads too.
On Sunday I met with @sackman66 at 7:45 a.m for TWO hours of networking. WOW..I was on a roll. My friends were really there for me and I was ever so grateful.
On Monday morning, I had a phone call with someone from twitter who was looking for some assistance with her start up .We even met for coffee in the afternoon. Sadly it wasn’t a great fit but once again “twitter’ made the connection (thru a retweet cause I wasnt following her).
On Monday nite, I finally sent out my resume to one of the companies that contacted me thru Facebook earlier last week.
On Tuesday morning, I heard from her and at 2 p.m I was in the office…. armed with my MacBook, iPad, and iPhone….ready to work!!
Now how awesome is this story!! Whats even more awesome is I’m working with a company that I really believe in and when I walked into the office I knew FOUR people (thru twitter of course).
I have to finish this blog entry with this photo. The office has this machine in the kitchen:
It’s a VITA MIX and my boss was all too happy to demonstrate how it works!! This means, I was treated to this delicious bowl of hot soup that was made in less than 10 minutes.
I am now working for Shes Connected and I’m beyond thrilled to be part of this team.
Morale of the story: Use Social Media if you are job hunting and don’t be afraid to change your profile!!
very inspiring Vic. Much of it is you, i.e. you’re shining personality. Well done.
B’shalom, Avrum
First of all, I can’t believe what happened to you when you got home…brutal!
But eve more so….way to use social media!! Truly so awesome. Glad that you quickly (so quickly!!!) got a new job, and one that you love. Social media is truly an amazing thing.
Fantastic story! Good for you Vicky. May you and your new job be very happy together for a long time to come!
we are thrilled to have you!
That is a great, inspiring story!
I was let go from my contract on Tuesday, for too much focus on social media! Oh well – we know where my authentic talent and passions lie. I will be keeping this in mind ~ please send me any media sales/social media community management positions you know of.
What a story! Sad beginning, happy ending! I’m glad it worked out!!