If you have been applying for jobs through job boards with no positive response, I suggest you redirect your energy to the unconventional method: social media.
According to Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey in 2011, 80.2% of employers use social media to recruit. So while you are having fun and connecting with friends and family, you can also search for job opportunities. Its more interesting, less frustrating and gives you a peek into the unadvertised jobs and probably get someone to recommend you for a job since we are gradually shifting from commercial websites to greater human interaction. Some of these social networks include:
Linkedin: This social medium is a large professional network where members interact with each other. The site is made up of a lot of recruiters and employers and usually jobs are posted by members. Most of these jobs are not advertised on the job boards. Getting yourself signed up will get you connected to recruiters and even unadvertised jobs.
Facebook: Facebook being the largest social network can help your job search. You can write down the top 10 companies you would want to work with and search for people that work there by searching through corporate groups on the page. You can write them since there is no restriction, get to know them and with time establish a relationship with them. When you establish a relationship, you have better chances of getting help.
Twitter: By conducting twitter searches and following recruiters on your account, you can learn a lot about them and their companies. You can also tweet about your job search as long as you have established a lot of followers prior to your job search.
Blackberry Messenger: blackberry messenger has helped a lot of people get unadvertised jobs. People send broadcasts especially when there is an urgent vacancy that needs to be filled. If you have a blackberry, look out for job related broadcasts or you could send a broadcast about your job search. Someone might have something for you, you never know.
While opening your facebook, twitter or Linkedin account, it is important you use your name for easy identification. Also, it is important to complete the profile information as required. You never know who might be interested in you.
If you have been doing it the conventional way with no results, try the unconventional method and please send us feedback on your experience.
http://www.jobfetcher.org/2012/05/social-media-step-away-from.html