Success Story: How I Used LinkedIn and Facebook to Find a Job During the Recession

In this article, a former job seeker tells how he used social media to quickly find a job during the recession. Although this story is about a job search in Israel, these tactics should work anywhere that LinkedIn and Facebook are popular.
Lessons Learned:

• If you ask for help, they'll often give it to you, especially if you make it easy for them
• Social media are a great way to get around the gatekeepers of HR
• Nurture and grow your network when and where you can