How I Got My Job » Twitter http://howigotmyjob.com Real people. Real job-hunting success stories. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:11:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= How I Got My Job is a an internet radio series (podcast) in which individuals share their job-hunting success stories. Think of it as "Inside the Actor's Studio" but for job seekers and those looking to improve their job situation. Daniel Johnson, Jr. no Daniel Johnson, Jr. daniel@howigotmyjob.com daniel@howigotmyjob.com (Daniel Johnson, Jr.) Daniel Johnson, Jr. and Jazzmania Productions Real people. Real job-hunting success stories. job search, job hunt, career, how to get a job, how I got my job, job search success How I Got My Job » Twitter http://media.danieljohnsonjr.com/HIGMJ_200.jpg http://howigotmyjob.com IT Trainer and Support Technician – Rob Usdin http://howigotmyjob.com/it-trainer-and-support-technician-rob-usdin/ http://howigotmyjob.com/it-trainer-and-support-technician-rob-usdin/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 01:53:50 +0000 Daniel Johnson, Jr. http://howigotmyjob.com/it-trainer-and-support-technician-rob-usdin/

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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 How I Got My Job interview (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.

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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]]> http://howigotmyjob.com/it-trainer-and-support-technician-rob-usdin/feed/ 0 Career development,desktop support,Facebook,information technology,IT jobs,Jersey Jamcast,Job hunting,Job Search,music podcast,New Jersey,Rob Usdin,Twitter Image by danieljohnsonjr via Flickr - 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... Image by danieljohnsonjr via Flickr 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. Special thanks to our sponsor: PursuingMeaningfulWork.com. In this How I Got My Job interview (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. Did you like this post? If so, please subscribe right now! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com Related articles by Zemanta Jobs Report an Upside Surprise - BusinessWeek (currentbuzz.org) US Unemployment Rate Sees Surprise Fall (news.sky.com) How I Got My Job as a Desk-side Support Technician - Rob Bennett (howigotmyjob.com) Daniel Johnson, Jr. no 22:02 Assistant Webmaster – David Murray http://howigotmyjob.com/assistant-webmaster-david-murray/ http://howigotmyjob.com/assistant-webmaster-david-murray/#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:30:55 +0000 Daniel Johnson, Jr. http://howigotmyjob.com/assistant-webmaster-david-murray/

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”.

Special thanks to our sponsor: PursuingMeaningfulWork.com.

In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 27:21, 25.0 MB), David Murray 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.

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.

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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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]]> http://howigotmyjob.com/assistant-webmaster-david-murray/feed/ 0 Online Communities,Social Networks,Twitter,Washington DC 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. - 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". Special thanks to our sponsor: PursuingMeaningfulWork.com. In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 27:21, 25.0 MB), David Murray 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 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. Thanks! 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 Did you like this post? If so, please consider subscribing for free! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com Related articles by Zemanta How Bloggers Should Inspire Retweets The New New Rules of Marketing and PR (mikemoran.com) Daniel Johnson, Jr. no 27:21 How I Got My Job as an IT Trainer and Support Technician – Rob Usdin http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-an-it-trainer-and-support-technician-rob-usdin/ http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-an-it-trainer-and-support-technician-rob-usdin/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:30:00 +0000 Daniel Johnson, Jr. http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-an-it-trainer-and-support-technician-rob-usdin/

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Image by danieljohnsonjr via Flickr

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.

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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]]> http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-an-it-trainer-and-support-technician-rob-usdin/feed/ 3 Career development,desktop support,information technology,IT jobs,Jersey Jamcast,Job hunting,Job Search,music podcast,New Jersey,Rob Usdin,Twitter Image by danieljohnsonjr via FlickrIn 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. - Image by danieljohnsonjr via FlickrIn 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. Did you like this post? If so, please subscribe right now! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com Related articles by Zemanta Jobs Report an Upside Surprise - BusinessWeek (currentbuzz.org) US Unemployment Rate Sees Surprise Fall (news.sky.com) How I Got My Job as a Desk-side Support Technician - Rob Bennett (howigotmyjob.com)Still searching in Cincinnati! (journeyinsidemymind.com) Daniel Johnson, Jr. no 22:02 How I Got My Job as a Desk-side Support Technician – Rob Bennett http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-desk-side-support-technician-rob-bennett/ http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-desk-side-support-technician-rob-bennett/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:21:57 +0000 Daniel Johnson, Jr. http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-desk-side-support-technician-rob-bennett/

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.

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.

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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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]]> http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-desk-side-support-technician-rob-bennett/feed/ 3 career change,Career development,desktop support,information technology,IT jobs,Job hunting,Job Search,overqualified,Rob Bennett,Twitter 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. - 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. 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 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). Did you like this post? If so, please subscribe right now! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com Related articles by Zemanta Jobs Report an Upside Surprise - BusinessWeek (currentbuzz.org) US Unemployment Rate Sees Surprise Fall (news.sky.com) Daniel Johnson, Jr. no 25:10 How I Got My Job as a Web Content Administrator – Jeff Hertlein http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-web-content-administrator-jeff-hertlein/ http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-web-content-administrator-jeff-hertlein/#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:00:02 +0000 Daniel Johnson, Jr. http://howigotmyjob.com/2009/05/03/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-web-programmer-brandon-kilby/

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.

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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jeff-hertleinBy 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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]]> http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-web-content-administrator-jeff-hertlein/feed/ 0 Career development,Graphic design,Jeff Hertlein,job boards,Job hunting,Job Search,Search engine optimization,social media strategy,Twitter,webmaster 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. - If you have a job-hunting success story you'd like to share, please e-mail your contact information to successstories AT... 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. 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 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. Did you like this post? If so, please consider subscribing for free! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com If you'd like to share this post on Twitter, copy and paste this text: How I Got My Job as a Web Content Administrator - Jeff Hertlein (@feste2's #howigotmyjob story): http://bit.ly/nTdo2 (via @danieljohnsonjr) Daniel Johnson, Jr. no 23:02 How I Got My Job as a Health Communications Analyst – Andre Blackman http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-health-communications-analyst-andre-blackman/ http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-health-communications-analyst-andre-blackman/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:28:24 +0000 Daniel Johnson, Jr. http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-health-communications-analyst-andre-blackman/

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:

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andre-blackmanAndre 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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]]> http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-health-communications-analyst-andre-blackman/feed/ 2 American Public Health Association,andre blackman,Health Communications Analyst,listserv,passion,presentation,public health communication,RTI International,Twitter 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. 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) 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. Thanks! 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 Did you like this post? If so, please consider subscribing for free! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com If you'd like to share this post on Twitter, copy and paste this text: RT @danieljohnsonjr: @mindofandre returns with a #howigotmyjob story about merging passions. http://bit.ly/17uhmD Possible related articles by Zemanta How Social Media Can Improve Communication & Collaboration During A Public Health Crisis (healthcareguy.com) Key Headline From Waggener Edstrom Webinar: Pharma Working With FDA On Social Media Marketing Guidance (healthcarevox.com) Daniel Johnson, Jr. no 31:10 How I Got My Job as a Web Programmer – Brandon Kilby http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-web-programmer-brandon-kilby/ http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-web-programmer-brandon-kilby/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 04:36:02 +0000 Daniel Johnson, Jr. http://howigotmyjob.com/2009/05/03/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-web-programmer-brandon-kilby/

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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brandonkilbyBrandon 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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]]> http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-web-programmer-brandon-kilby/feed/ 0 Brandon Kilby,Career development,Job hunting,Job Search,recruiter,Twitter,Web developer 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. 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. 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 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. Did you like this post? If so, please consider subscribing for free! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com If you'd like to share this post on Twitter, copy and paste this text: Be ready to tell why an employer should hire you. Hear @papstio's #howigotmyjob story: http://bit.ly/e0F0i (via @danieljohnsonjr) Possible related articles by Zemanta How I Got My Job as a Web Developer - Nathan Friedly (howigotmyjob.com) Tips for Job Seekers: How to Catch a Recruiter's Attention at LinkedIn (labnol.org) How I Got My Job as a Software Developer - Kevin Smith (howigotmyjob.com) Daniel Johnson, Jr. no 19:57 How I Got My Job as a Software Developer – Kevin Smith http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-software-developer-kevin-smith/ http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-software-developer-kevin-smith/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:16:23 +0000 Daniel Johnson, Jr. http://howigotmyjob.com/2009/04/26/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-software-developer-kevin-smith/

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.

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kevinsmithKevin 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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]]> http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-software-developer-kevin-smith/feed/ 2 branding,Career development,Job hunting,Job Search,portfolio,software developer,Twitter 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 th... 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. 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 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. Did you like this post? If so, please consider subscribing for free! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com If you'd like to share this post on Twitter, copy and paste this text: RT @jazzmania: You may have read @smithk14's #howigotmyjob story via @mpdailyfix. Hear it in his own words: http://bit.ly/8elH5 Related articles by Zemanta Ann Handley: Guest Post: 'How I Got My Job Through Twitter' (mpdailyfix.com) How to get a Twitter feed in Google Reader (greatapps.blogspot.com) Daniel Johnson, Jr. no How I Got My Job as an Assistant Webmaster – David Murray http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-an-assistant-webmaster-david-murray/ http://howigotmyjob.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-an-assistant-webmaster-david-murray/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:01:16 +0000 Daniel Johnson, Jr. http://howigotmyjob.com/?p=122

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.

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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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