Use Social Media to Improve Your Resume

By Zack on December 23, 2009

Resume advice is practically a dime a dozen. I mean, they really aren't that complicated. And if you need help, you can always turn to trusty old Google. But a post over at Mashable gives resume advice a twist, with their own unique infusion of social media. David Spinks lists five key tweaks to your life that will help you construct a resume that potential employers will notice come the Spring and graduation.

It’s never too early to find a mentor. They can be extremely valuable for a young professional. They can provide everything from tips, to networking opportunities, to a friend that you can turn to with professional problems.

Is there a professional that you’ve been following for a while? If a mentorship isn’t developing naturally for you, here’s a good strategy.

a. Choose five professionals that you look up to.

b. Follow them on Twitter, read their blog and start to comment on all of their posts with as much value as you can gather.

c. Start to connect. Send them messages on Twitter and anywhere else you follow them. Just be yourself and be friendly.

d. If they’re close, ask them if they’d like to grab coffee or lunch. If they agree, continue to build on that relationship and you’ve got yourself a mentor. If they’re not close, send an e-mail. Explain your goals and ask them if they’d be interested in being your mentor.

The post has a lot more usefule advice too, so head over to Mashable and check it out.