‘Business is about relationships. And today there is simply no better or more efficient way to seed, cultivate and harvest those relationships than through social networking.’
–Mike Troiano, principal, Holland-Mark (His blog, Scalable Intimacy, is listed on both the AdAge Power150 and Alltop, and he is ranked in the top 1% of the most influential people on Twitter. )

If you are looking for a job, it’s time to build a robust online network because social media is quickly becoming the hiring tool of choice of America’s largest and most profitable companies. The Web 2.0 Job Finder, based on the expertise of Fortune 500 hiring executives, will take you through—step-by-step—the process of understanding the digital space so that you can network with your virtual colleagues and future employers.

Nearly 75 percent of jobs are filled through networking. In a squeezed economy and challenging job market, The Web 2.0 Job Finder will show you how to stay ahead of the curve and create, develop and maintain an online presence that works for you rather than against you. Nowadays, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and company Websites need to be part of your job-seeking arsenal. The opportunities are there … provided you know how to find them and cultivate them.

Authors Brenda Greene and Coleen Byrne interviewed Fortune 500 HR professionals as well as other digital gurus on how the Internet is changing the way you look for a job.

The Web 2.0 Job Finder will help you:

• Understand the digital space.
• Help you create a thriving network.
• Create a professional brand.
• Discover jobs that are a good fit for your qualifications.
• Create a resume that showcases you in the best light.
• Navigate the interview process.
• Build a vast professional network.