How I Got My Job

More and more people are interested in knowing how  to use Twitter, Facebook, and other social media to find work, so as with last time and in the coming weeks, I’ll be re-sharing some How I Got My Job interviews where people have shared how they’ve used it.

I first released this interview with Rob Usdin Summer 2009, and his story underscores the importance of making and fostering connections.

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In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 38:53, 35.8 MB), Elliot Campbell shares how he got a job as a Communications Specialist. He cited many examples of networking and being prepared for interviews as keys to his getting this job.

Links mentioned:

• Hoover’s database
• Job Search Focus Group of Hyde Park in Cincinnati (JSFG)

If you have a job-hunting success story you’d like to share, please e-mail your contact information to successstories AT howigotmyjob DOT com, and we’ll get in touch to set up an interview.

• Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com
• More job-hunting and career development information at http://getthatjobonline.com

Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. They will thank you for it.

Thanks!

About Elliot

Elliot Campbell is a customer-centric communications and public relations professional, currently working in corporate communications. He also writes a blog, Successful Marketing Communications: A Conversation with Customers. He is originally from Toronto.

Elliot graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Simon Fraser University, outside of Vancouver, BC and earned a Master of Science in integrated marketing communications from Northwestern University. While earning these degrees, he worked as an intern and on several client projects for organizations such as Genetech, Coca-Cola, Advertising Age Group and several departments of the Canadian Government.

Prior to landing, Elliot did freelance work for organizations such as the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati and Job Search Focus Group. Previously, he lived in New Jersey, working as a public relations specialist for a PR consultancy working exclusively for life-sciences clients.

You can connect with Elliot on LinkedIn and on Twitter.

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:53 — 35.8MB)

In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 22:02, 20.2 MB), Rob Usdin shares how he got a job as an IT Trainer and Support Technician, through a connection he already had on a side project: a music podcast.

• Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com
• More job-hunting and career development information at http://getthatjobonline.com

If you have a job-hunting success story you’d like to share, please e-mail your contact information to successstories AT howigotmyjob DOT com, and we’ll get in touch to set up an interview.

Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. They will thank you for it.

Thanks!

About Rob

Rob Usdin has been working in end user support and training for over 9 years. Before coming to his position at Springhouse Education and Consulting, he worked for a variety of companies on help desks and with other support duties. Prior to his work in IT, Rob worked for 10 years in the radio broadcast industry.

Rob uses his love of music and broadcasting in his personal endeavors – producing a podcast of local New Jersey bands – the Jersey Jamcast, and helping to organize Podcamp Philly. He can also be found on Twitter. He also spends time with his wife and daughter.

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