SmartBrief on Social Media | 09/01/2009

Brianna Karp, a homeless blogger, scored an internship at Elle magazine after a columnist noticed her online musings. Karp was laid off last year and began blogging as a way to stay connected while she looked for work. “I was definitely surprised just how many homeless and former homeless people are online and using social media to seek opportunities,” she said.

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