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	The BrainYard weekly newsletter — the latest news and information on social business technologies. Don't miss The BrainYard's news and updates — please add thebrainyard@techwebdigitalcontent.com to your contact list or address book. 5 Social Strategies For Job Hunters By Debra Donston-Miller You could say that there are many jobs that don't require social media skills, but there are few -- maybe even none -- that don't require some level of social savvy when it comes to finding that next new job. For some people, this level of savvy might equate simply to making sure that you haven't said anything offensive or just plain knuckleheaded on Facebook or Twitter. But for any kind of professional position these days, your social skills will play a big role in finding and landing your next great job. Here are five things you must do if you are actively, or even passively, seeking to climb the next rung on your career ladder. 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