This is an interesting topic — one that needs to be talked about more. Like so many things in life, a balance is needed with social media. If a person’s presence is all business (particularly on Facebook and Twitter), s/he has nothing that gives dimensions. Giving glimpses of personality and a life outside of work will draw people in. It just needs to be appropriately tempered.

A great resume, combined with a strong social media and real life networking strategy is sure to land you on your feet quickly and I can tell you are having fun in the process.

I wholeheartedly agree that all three sites you mentioned can add tremendous value to both job seekers and those looking to add more professional connections. As a social-media-savvy job seeker, I’m finding the connections and advice I’m gaining through the use of Facebook, LinkedIn, and (especially) Twitter are invaluable. I was so struck by the seemingly unlimited (pro-bono) resources available to me that I started a professional Twitter (@myhrjobsearch) and accompanying blog (http://myhrjobsearch.blogspot.com). After a small amount of work, I’ve received several resume reviews and edits (thanks @thejobquest and @inscribeexpress), and a number of plugs for my blog, including a push today by one of the leading online recruiters (@CincyRecruiter). I’ve also been invited to an HR conference next month, attended by other social-media-aholics. I’m confident that with the right amount of patience, this will pay off with a wonderful job opportunity.

I’m glad you pointed out the “Good way” versus “Bad way” to use FB, LI, and Twitter. That’s something that not enough people pay attention to when blending personal and professional lives.

Keep up the great work!
.-= Jonathan´s last blog ..The internet is a beautiful thing =-.