Poll: If You’re Currently Employed, How Did You Hear About Your Job?

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Oftentimes, we hear about what not to do in an interview or reasons why you didn’t get hired, but what if you did get hired?

In my experience, job boards have never really helped. My first job was at a library at the college where I received my undergraduate degree. One of my friends told me the Science Library was hiring, I looked for the position, applied and was hired. The job I currently have was acquired through a friend of a friend.

But we can’t rely on friends forever. So, how did you hear about your current job?

Please take our poll and tell us what you think in the comment section below!

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11 Comments

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   olive

   January 29, 2013 at 3:15 PM

   I got recruited through my career profile on https://www.myedu.com.

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     Belen

     January 30, 2013 at 11:11 AM

     Having an online profile is definitely helpful in today’s job seeking age. Thanks for sharing, Olive!

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   Tish

   January 29, 2013 at 10:50 AM

   Temp agency

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     Belen

     January 30, 2013 at 11:11 AM

     How did you find the temp agency? Did you shop around first?

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   Julie

   January 29, 2013 at 9:53 AM

   I found my current job by watching the companies job postings on their website.while unemployed I had about 20 companies I looked at their websotes daily.

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     Belen

     January 30, 2013 at 11:08 AM

     What a great way to look for work, Julie! Thanks for your participation.

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   Jodie

   January 29, 2013 at 9:10 AM

   While looking for work or projects, I used social media and my website as a way to put my skills and previous projects out there for employers to find; like a visual resume. Although I applied for many positions, filled out applications and regularly checked job boards; the fact that I made sure that all my online profiles were filled out completely, consistent, and showcased not just what I have done, but summed up who I was as a person and what’s important to me – that’s what landed me a job. My employer was looking for someone specific to fill a role within his company – and he found my LinkedIn profile (which is 100% complete, added Behance to showcase my project work, added my WordPress blog, has recommendations, and I updated my status with current articles and links that were relevant to my field on a regular basis.) He contacted me directly, had a phone interview, and was offered the position during that call (which lasted an hour!)

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     Belen

     January 30, 2013 at 11:09 AM

     Keeping a visual resume for employees to see definitely pays off. Thanks for answering the poll question, Jodie!

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       Belen

       January 30, 2013 at 11:09 AM

       Oops, I meant employers.

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   Harriett wall

   January 29, 2013 at 7:32 AM

   I found my current and previous positions through past colleagues reaching out to me on Facebook. As I was considering a job change, I also found an opportunity leading to a very nice offer on LinkedIn.

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     Belen

     January 30, 2013 at 11:10 AM

     Thanks for participating, Harriett. I think job seekers will find this helpful. Everyone should have a LinkedIn account.

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