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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More and more people are interested in knowing how someone has been able to use Twitter and other social media to find work, so this week, and in the coming weeks, I’ll be re-sharing some interviews where people have shared how they’ve used it.

I first shared David Murray‘s story here in January 2009. It’s still worthy of a listen, especially for new listeners who might have never heard it. I recently began reading The New Rules of Marketing and PR (affiliate link), and David’s story is in the section on “The New Rules of Job Search”.

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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.

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• 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.

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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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In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 25:10, 23.1 MB), Rob Bennett shares how he got a job as a Desk-side Support Technician. I like how he addressed the hiring managers’ concerns about being overqualified and doing a career change.

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About Rob

Rob Bennett is a 12 year IT professional currently providing system operation support for Pomeroy IT Solutions in Hebron, KY. As the only internal IT department member in the 200 person call center, it is Rob’s responsibility to ensure maximum system availability and uptime for the multi-tiered helpdesk and dispatch centers.

Rob’s personal time is spent juggling his love of the internet and social networking, gaming, and attempting to parent two children. You can follow Rob’s ramblings on twitter (http://www.twitter.com/armonde) or his personal blog (http://www.armonde.net).

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In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 23:02, 21.2 MB), Jeff Hertlein shares how he got a job as a Web Content Administrator.

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About Jeff

By day Jeff Hertlein is the Web Content Administrator at Champion Windows based in Cincinnati. He maintains the corporate website, works on SEO, and works to develop the company’s social media strategy. Jeff is also a freelance graphic/web designer that specializes in web interface design as well as advertising, logo design, branding, and marketing design. Previously he was a Lead Graphic Designer at a small web firm based in downtown Cincinnati. He has a beautiful wife Amy and two amazing dogs.

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In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 31:10, 28.5 MB), Andre Blackman returns to the program to share how he got a job as a Health Communications Analyst, a position that better aligns his passions in health care and social media.  His search involved a day-long interview that included giving a presentation.

Websites mentioned:

• Listserv directory search on Google
• Google Groups
• Yahoo Groups
• American Public Health Association (APHA)
• Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)

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About Andre

Andre Blackman has an extensive background associated with science, technology and public health, conducting research in institutions such as the Naval Research Lab, NASA and WESTAT. This merging of technology and health has proved helpful in his current work in health communications.

Currently, Andre is a Health Communications Analyst at RTI International, a non profit research organization. Andre is very passionate about the role of new media, mobile technology and other emerging technologies as it relates to health communications and public health in general.

You can find his thoughts on the intersections of health and technology through his blog, Pulse + Signal and via Twitter

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In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 19:57, 18.3 MB), Brandon Kilby shares how he got a job as a Web Programmer for Saint Anthony Messenger Press.  He found the lead through a referral on Twitter and worked with a recruiter, who helped him.  Brandon says to be ready to state your case why a potential employer would want to hire you, because they will ask.

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.

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About Brandon

Brandon Kilby is a web developer for Saint Anthony Messenger Press. As a logical thinker and an overachiever, he always tries to think of a way to make the world better through programming. You can follow Brandon online at http://twitter.com/papstio and connect with him on linked in at http://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonkilby.

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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

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.

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• More job-hunting and career development information at http://getthatjobonline.com

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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, 27:21, 25.0 MB),shares how he got a job as an Assistant Webmaster, specifically making use of social media technologies. He also shares what it’s like to search for a job hundreds of miles away from the company’s main office.

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

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About David

David is the Assistant Webmaster for The Bivings Group, an internet communications firm located in Washington DC. Online Community Moderator and Social Media Outreach are his two main responsibilities.  A social media enthusiast by nature, he truly enjoys learning from others and sharing what he has learned.  He blogs at http://www.themurr.com, and you can follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/DaveMurr

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