In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 26:37, 24.3 MB), Kevin Smith shares how he got a job as a Software Developer.  He found the lead through being authentic on Twitter.  Having code available online in a portfolio and following up were some of the keys to his success. His story was picked up my MP Daily Fix, by the way.

Websites mentioned:

• Twitter Search
• 37 Signals Job Board
• Authentic Jobs
• NetNewsWire
• Google Reader
• RSS in Plain English video

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About Kevin

Kevin Smith is a software developer with the great people at Gnoso, Inc. in Greenville, SC. Kevin loves to be inspired by passion and craftsmanship. You can find him learning about cutting-edge tech, savoring his wife’s yummy food or relaxing with friends. And, of course, you can find him on Twitter: http://twitter/com/smithk14.

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In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 24:20, 22.3 MB), Dustin Shey shares how he got a job as a Community Moderator for a startup.  He found the lead through Twitter.

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About Dustin

Dustin Mitchell is a Community Moderator for Bizmore.com. Aside from being a start-up junkie, Dustin also frequents music venues, art galleries, and pubs that serve hard to find micro brews and imported beers. The best way to get on his good side is to talk to him about obscure bands that no one has ever heard of, and take a stroll with him through San Francisco aimlessly in search of adventure. He is also a musician, and you can check out some tunes at www.myspace.com/dustinshey or follow his tweets at www.twitter.com/indiequick

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In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 21:06, 19.3 MB), Christian Sheehy shares how he got a job as a the Tech Center Manager for a Public Library. His story involved a targeted job search that took perseverance.

Link mentioned: http://www.emurse.com for building your resume online

Christian recommended these three things that were keys to his job-hunting success:

1. Stay positive and surround yourself with other positive people and situations (like this podcast!).
2. While making your job-hunt your full-time job, continue to improve yourself. Pick up a hobby.
3. Take proactive steps to build your personal brand.

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About Christian

Christian Sheehy

Christian Sheehy is the TechCenter Manager for the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. An avid reader, writer, and guitar player, he is most often spotted with a cup of coffee and his Eee PC or Nikon D40. Rumor has it that conversing with him will bring good luck. Connect with him on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/in/christiansheehy and follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/christiansheehy

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In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 11:33, 10.5 MB), Nathan Friedly shares how he got a job as a Web Developer.  His story reminds us the importance of

• making yourself available,
• making the most of existing opportunities,
• communicating your brand, and
• staying connected to previous colleagues.

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About Nathan

Nathan Friedly

Since this particular interview, Nathan now works for himself doing freelance web development, doing some complete websites, but with a big focus is on scripting web applications. At age 22 he is a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati.

You can find him online at nfriedly.com and occasionally at http://twitter.com/nfriedly.

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