Whether you’re looking to get hired, or you’re looking for A+ talent, you want to be seen as or want to be looking for super users.
This 14-minute live presentation was given at the Dice event at The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif. In the presentation I explain the super user model and give examples of how companies have found, built relationships with, and hired super users.
What do you think? Do you think the 8 ½ x 11 paper resume has any future in the age of social media? If you want to get hired, become a super user. Attach yourself to a brand and/or industry. Create, share, and build relationships with industry members and other super users. And if you’re a company looking for talent, look to super users. They’re highly visible and passionate. You’ll find they’re an excellent source for marketing, staffing, and business development.David Spark, a partner in Socialmedia.biz, helps businesses grow by developing thought leadership through storytelling and covering live events. Contact David by email, follow him on Twitter and Google Plus or leave a comment below.
It is great to have networks to find out about new opportunities, but really a company or individual should be utilizing both types of media to either attract the best talent or to find the best companies.
Very well organized and detailed presentation. Organizations and job seekers should use both formats.