As part of your job search -  don’t forget podcasts…

Why not listen to a podcast of job seeking tips while you are checking your job boards and networking on Linkedin?

• A podcast can help you find local jobs, identify trends, research salaries, and secure that offer letter.
• Podcasts include audio or visual files that are available through subscriptions.
• Podcasts can be live presentations, webinars, teleseminars, radio shows or anything that contains and audio or video file.
• you can also use iTunes – a hub for job seeking podcasts.

Most organizations are recognizing the value of social media but clueless how to use it.  A job seeker who understands this Web 2.0 technology (podcasts) will automatically can have an edge over the competition (your fellow job seekers).

Get Started (3 steps):

1. You need to have Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) installed on your computer to play audio clips and you should have JavaScript enabled.
2. A new window will Open (in your Browser) when you select the Podcast Link (see choices below)
3. Turn on your speakers or put on your headset

That is all, Now you can listen to job seeking advice while you are networking via the web

Recommended podcasts:

JobRadio.fm -  the only radio station devoted to career advice,  24 / 7

Note: This is a key Podcast that is highly recommended – Adding Keywords to your Resume

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Jennifer M Scott of Hireeffect.com gave a great talk on adding keywords to your resume at last month’s Career Resource Expo in Stamford, CT. She took many questions from the audience of jobseekers.

Examples from Job Radio:

• How to instantly connect with anyone
• 5 things you need to know about headhunters
• Whats your best career advice?

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Job Radio Archives Link

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JobSearch Radio -   your job search simplified; hosted by Kyle O’brien, broadcast on Mondays @ 10:00am PST

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Dave Coates of PCC Structurals and Steve Jones of Monument Consulting talk about building job search strategies and how to emotionally approach searching for a job.

Examples from JobSearchRadio:

• A chat with Job Search Coach Rita Ashley, author of Job Search Debugged
• Hear Mark Cummuta, CIO of Job Angels
• A talk with Alfonso Lerma of My Job Searcher and job seeker Todd Hutchens

Job Search Radio Archives Link

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Do you have Winamp or another Media Player?

Just copy & paste this link into your mediaplayer:   http://war.str3am.com:8010/listen.pls …for the streaming of the last played broadcast.

Example of Player:

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Another Option: BlogTalkRadio

BlogTalkRadio is the social radio network that allows users to connect quickly and directly with their audience.  Go to this link and search on Jobseeker (for example).

Example:   Savvy Jobseeker Podcast

Savvy Jobseeker Podcast, hosted by Job Search Consultant, Roxanne Ravenel, discusses topics important to job hunters – just like you – ranging from resume building tips and interview strategies to methods for tapping into the unpublished job market and salary negotiation tactics. Pull up a seat, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and let’s get acquainted. Listen to our most recent show or browse the archive for past shows.