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AT the outset it is a good resource for any job searcher, who can use his/her social networking skills from branding and communicating a message online, to all the basics of dealing with Twitter, Facebook and other sites. In short one can gain newer job opportunities!!!

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Shows you how to easily harness social media sites
Advice on how to brand yourself online
Covers all of the latest and most popular social media sites: Google, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more

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By Joshua Waldman (ISBN: 9780470930724), Wiley, John & Sons, 2011.
Table of Contents

Part I: Preparing for Your Job Search;

Chapter 1: The Lowdown on Social Media for Job Hunters; Chapter 2: Setting Yourself Up for a Successful Job Search; Chapter 3: Reviewing the Basics of Online Networking

Part II: Marketing Yourself with a Personal Brand;

Chapter 4: Personal Branding; Chapter 5: Crafting Keywords, Value Statements; Chapter 6: Communicating Your Expertise Online by Blogging; Chapter 7: I've Been Googled! Managing Your Online  Reputation

Part III: Crafting Web Résumés with LinkedIn, Video;

Chapter 8: Updating Your Résumé for an Online Audience; Chapter 9: Using LinkedIn to Put Your Best Profi le Forward; Chapter 10: Producing a Compelling Video Résumé;
Chapter 11: Taking Advantage of Other Online Résumé Options;

Part IV: Using Twitter, Facebook, and Other Sites to Find a Position;

Chapter 12: Uncovering the Hidden Job Market with Twitter; Chapter 13: Using Facebook as a Job Hunter; Chapter 14: Getting Familiar with Lesser-Known Sites for Job Hunters;

Part V: Executing Your Proactive Social Media Job Hunt Strategies;

Chapter 15: Tracking Down Opportunities, Companies, and People to Target; Chapter 16: It's About What I Can Do for You: Discovering a Company's Needs; Chapter 17: Embracing the Informational Interview for an Insider Advantage; Chapter 18: Engaging with Hiring Managers through Social Media;

Part VI: The Part of Tens;

Chapter 19: Ten Ways the Job Search Has Evolved in the 21st Century; Chapter 20: (Almost) Ten Ways to Stay Up-to-Date with Social Media Changes; Chapter 21: Ten Common Mistakes People Make When Using Social Media Sites