....and the experts say: Networking is still the best job search method and a Twitter Tip

Mark Meher and Gerry Crispin, the duo behind CareerXroads have once again hit ten nails on the head in their recent newsletter with their tips for job hunting written from the perspective of HR consultants.

The last item on the list is my personal sweet spot since I have built Jobwhiz on the premise,it is not just what you know or who you know, but who knows what you know.

Number nine is almost as delectable: keep in touch with those with whom you have good chemistry. "Polite persistent pings" should be everyone's mantra reflecting the indisputable importance of initiating and maintaining relationships, not being focused on single transactions as your contact database.

Here are their tips: (The rest of this post is excerpted from Mark and Gerry's newsletter with their permission):

1. Privacy is Your Choice. It cannot be compromised for someone else's convenience. Protect it!

If they ask for your SS# before you have an offer, make it up!

If recruiters can see inappropriate content on your Facebook page, shame on you!
But if they do see it and don't hire you, threaten to sue their ass!

It is just wrong to ask for personal information before a company has made you an offer based on your skills, knowledge and experience. It is not illegal to ask in advance (not yet anyway) but it is dangerous - to you.

2. Go Mobile, Explore the Cloud. Fake it if you must (since nobody really knows what these terms mean) 

Walk into your next interview with a Smartphone in your hand.

Type '#job' and your two best skills on twitter's advanced search page. Once you find a search string for a job that reflects your interest, type '#candidate [your skill and location preference] on your twitter page each morning.

3. Stand in the Light Where Recruiters Can See You. They seldom search in the dark holes.

Join the largest national association in your profession and every chapter in your city. Get access to every directory.

Ask yourself who would I call first if I were a recruiter looking for me. Make that person your friend and referral.

4. A Company's Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is A Virtual Mirror. Look Into It!

Study it. Confirm it. Relate to it. Choose it or move on. Use it.

5. Transparency Doesn't Mean Naked.

Seek answers to the "Great Questions" that affect your decisions without embarrassment. Ask as if you already know the answer and choose the firms that can answer them.

Since only 17% of practicing engineers are women, could you share with me your distribution by level?

You seem like a firm that is committed to developing its people. How many of your employees in similar positions to this one were transferred or promoted last year? How many left?

6. Know The Answers to 5 in Advance.

"Hi. You and I went to the same school but graduated at different times. I'm interviewing for a position in your firm later this week and, before I meet with HR and the Hiring Manager, I would like to test out a couple questions I have about your firm on you and see what you think the answers might be." (Later, ask if they will be your employee referral)

7. Bait and switch: Bring Your Network To Your Interview.

"I want to thank you for the opportunity to meet with you today. I learned a great deal about your position and am certain than I am a good match. I'm excited at the prospects for how my success in this job will make a difference for the company and I look forward to successfully competing for this opening.

While I'm convinced you will eventually see me as the top candidate (and I would be happy to return to continue the discussion), if for some reason you decide I'm not the best fit as you go forward, let me leave you with two colleagues' resumes.

These are professionals in my network that I've gotten to know. These are people I'm planning to continue networking with once I'm established [me] in a new position.

8. Patience. Timing is everything. Your Only Location Preference Is "Open".

You cannot accept an offer that won't be made. Only negotiate after the offer is in your hand.

9. You Cannot Shake Hands With A Computer. All Relationships Have Touch Points.

Get out and meet people. Create an online journal of those you meet or have met and touched in person and keep them apprised at least monthly with an upbeat two paragraph summary of the last 4 weeks and the possibilities you are still developing

10. There is only ONE answer to how you got here- Employee Referral.

Never, EVER again complete an application without one.

Contact Mark and Gerry at mmc@careerxroads.com or find them at http://www.careerxroads.com

POSTED BY Debra Feldman

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