Book Review: "Web 2.0 Job Finder" By Coleen Byrne

By Allen Cardoza


Allen Cardoza and acting guest host Eric Besco, filling in for Dr. Melody Fox, were joined by Coleen Byrne on L.A. Talk Radio to talk about how to find a great job even in the current challenging job market.

The Web 2.0 Job Finder can show you how to stay ahead of the curve and create the ideal job for you. Nearly 75 percent of jobs are filled through networking.

Nowadays using LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and company websites you can strategically find the right work for you. The book guides you in taking the steps necessary to develop an effective online presence.

Knowing how to find and cultivate opportunities is the way to successfully find the right job.

Research for the book consisted of interviewing Fortune 500 HR professionals and digital gurus. Authors Brenda Greene and Coleen Byrne asked for suggestions on how to best use the Internet to look for a job.

Coleen Byrne is a veteran Internet executive with more than 15 years' experience working for Internet giants, including: Yahoo!, CNET (a division of CBS), IGN (a division of News Corp) and Excite@Home. She has both international and domestic experience in Internet advertising, marketing, and business development. She also held public relations positions at Lucas Films and Louis Paul & Partners. Coleen lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband and two sons.

Coauthor Brenda Greene is a former editor at Working Woman. She is the author of the book, "Get the Interview Every Time: Proven Resume and Cover Letter Strategies from Fortune 500 Hiring Professionals."

Web 2.0 Job Finder covers many topics, including:

*Understand the digital space.

*How to create a thriving network.

*Create a professional brand.

*How to discover jobs that are a perfect fit for your skills and qualifications.

*How to create a resume that showcases you in the best light.

*How to navigate the interview process.

*How to create a vast professional network.




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