Social Media Job Searching

CSM Michael Lynch — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 17:31:21 -0400

I would like to know from those that have transitioned or are transitioning soon from the military.

Have you used Social Media sites in your job searching? If you have used something other than those listed please comment on which ones, as well as commenting on those listed and what your thoughts are on how they worked or didn't work for you.

Being an employer we see Social Media as an avenue, not the only one, but a viable one to use. I'd like to see if it has or hasn't worked for you.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Mar 12 at 2015 8:08 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 20:08:14 -0400

CSM Michael Lynch, thanks for the post, I recently transitioned out the military in December and used LinkedIn. It was fully satisfying especially the premium version. I networked and found a job. It works!

Response by CSM Michael Lynch made Mar 13 at 2015 9:02 AM

CSM Michael Lynch — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:02:54 -0400

I used Monster for searches and Networking seem to work the best for me.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2015 8:56 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 20:56:27 -0400

When I moved to Japan I had 6 interviews lined up, all using LinkedIn. Plus being military you can get a 12 month free premium membership.

Response by Capt Christian D. Orr made Mar 26 at 2015 10:44 PM

Capt Christian D. Orr — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 22:44:13 -0400

I've used both Facebook and LinkedIn for my job searches and have found both of them to be useful tools. FWIW.