I got a free copy of this book through GoodReads. I wouldn't buy it, personally. Simplistic & overconfident. If you get a job by taking their advice I'd put it down to luck rather than good advice! Disappointed. Quick read though. ( )

A very good, simple introduction to the world of online job hunting, includes warning about scams, how and why you should take your job search online, and several encouraging success stories.

Of particular interest is the Linked In Job Insiders tool--install this tool and whenever you view a job on Monster, Yahoo, Craigslist, etc., it shows the Linked In connection (where you might be able to make contact someone in the company).

There's a chapter explaining how to use (and not use) the major online social networks (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace). ( )

This book describes in a simplistic way how to make your online profiles work for you to get a career or job. Its a great guide for even the novice social network user as it describes in detail how to join and set up your profile on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. It can help anybody employer proof their profiles, maintain contacts, and project professionalism online.

Although I am not job hunting I have found this book insightful as like many others I didn't see my profiles as public domain and have mainly ignored the content posted on them. I also found it a great source of unintentional information for business applications and have set about putting them in place. Such as promoting my small business on Facebook pages.

If your an employer, employee looking for advancement, just needing a change of employment scenery, or you have an online profile I'd recommend you pickup this book. ( )

Steve Weber has a bright and insightful book out by the title, “Wired For Work.” I have been fortunate to move within the workplace and to not only be in the place where I want to be but also gain significant experience in the process. In doing this I have found mentors who influenced me how to improve my resume and improve my skill set when doing an interview. I have even found some great resources for the “job search.” However, Steve Weber’s new book fills a niche that has been “virtually” ignored.

If you have been in the job market for 20 or more years you have been exposed to a mindset that has discouraged non-traditional avenues to the job market. Don’t get me wrong, networking and contacting has been strongly encouraged. But social networks through the internet have been viewed unrelated at best perhaps even unprofessional. Utilization of a cell phone in the process would be considered inappropriate outside of responding to a phone call. Yet in “Wired For Work” we have honest, practical discussions about technology and social networking that need to be addressed and explained.

From when it is appropriate to utilize technology, to how to establish an internet presence, much is communicated in succinct practical ways. Some people chose to vent through chat and assorted postings. Others build an alter-persona through postings and even personal websites. All of these may suddenly surprise you as your attempt to present yourself as a true professional in the job market. This is some of the practical realities that Steve Weber deals with in his book. He guides you in suggestions on how to identify and start cleaning up your image. Simple steps are shared in how to refine and expand your social networking presence.

This is not a large volume designed to impress you the reader with the scholarly nature of the writer. It is a jeep designed to briskly get you through the rough terrain that you may not be comfortable with at first. Yet, in this literary jeep you can begin to identify where you are now, establish a presence and begin building a virtual image that is both professional and a valuable resource in your quest for an improved career position. If you have been curious, perhaps wondering about starting with resources like Linkedin, Facebook or Twitter get this book, get the information and step out and build a positive presence.

Thin and well written, this book at least explains the rules and the uses of the main social networks, given the purpose to find the job of your life. I had no time to put it into practice, but my advice is: read it. You might not find the job of your life but at least the mystery of how social networks work will be disclosed to you through easy steps. Enjoy! ( )