I think people don’t realise how much exposure they can get from Social Media, if you Google either one of our names you will find out sites, Blogs, Twitter accounts, Facebook accounts, LinkedIn accounts, Flickr accounts, and lots of other things, it’s surprising how some people in the industry – especially in fields like web development and design don’t think about showing off their skills.

For people wanting to work in the tech and creative industries having their own personal sites like this one is a great starting point – and if done well, can be a great addition to a CV, which potential employers can view and see some of your work ‘in the flesh’ so to speak. Any way to get your name above the rest.

Also, joining social networks like twitter and LinkedIn – following like minded people on twitter, or other professionals already established in the industry, and joining appropriate groups on LinkedIn can greatly improve your image and get yourself noticed by potential employers and clients alike.

I’m sure what I’ve mentioned above could very well be a topic for another article, but it just shows that there is a lot that people can do, even in these hard times of recession, to get their names out there and get that job!