Because every “bunny’s” doing it? I couldn’t resist the pun when I found this image on flikr…In all seriousness, I read yet another reason to update your linkedin profile and focus on your social network…
Social networking sites (such as Facebook or MySpace )……………….35%
Video resumes………………………..20%
Second Life…………………………..7%
None of these………………………..15%
Other/don’t know……………………. 10%
* Multiple responses were allowed.
Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International and author of Job Hunting For Dummies, noted,
“Tried-and-true methods such as networking at industry events, submitting well-written resumes and cover letters and diligently following up with hiring managers are still essential to landing the ideal job…Combining personal and online networking offers the best of both worlds.”
I love to quote experts who agree with advice I’ve been giving for years!
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Good post.
What about reference and placement agencies.
Placement agencies and consultants are also playing a very important role.
Rgds,
Debashish Bramha.
Debashish,
Thanks for your comment! It would be interesting to have a similar survey of placement agencies. My guess is that sites such as linkedin would score top billing as an electronic resource.
Miriam