My position managing online giving and the CRM database at an Orlando area non-profit was just eliminated in a series of budget cuts and now I'm looking for work. I've been using social networking with my personal blogging for years; plus I lobbied hard to get the company involved in Social Media. It's time to put my money where my mouth is and use those skills to find myself a new position.

Early in my career I worked at a placement firm that specialized in human resources professionals. I learned a lot about what it takes to craft a great cover letter and resume. I learned what you need to do before, during, and after your job interview. Those lessons have served me well each time I needed to find a new position. I even wrote down much of my collected knowledge over at Resume Upgrade. That blog has been in hibernation off and on for the last few years, but I hope it's still a great resource for those who visit it.

Yes, the tried and true methods are still important, crucial even. But using social networking can provide a new path for the job searcher. Back in 2008 when layoffs from the recession were just getting underway, Robert Scoble wrote this post about how the new job search works. I've thought often about Robert's advice, hoping I'd never have to use it. But now I'm revisiting it and taking it to heart.

I have been working my social media network and wanted to share what I've learned and what I've found while doing my research. Look for that here.

In the meantime, I'd appreciate it if you connected with me on LinkedIn and viewed my resume from eMurse. These are important steps for anyone doing a job search today.

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