4 tips on using social media to boost your job search
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When you want to find a job, you should
think about how people now use technology.
Gone are the days of opening a newspaper
and circling ads.
Now people use third-
party job placement
websites.
With these you can
search for your ideal
job and send resumes
quickly.
Of course there is more to it than that.
When looking for work you must also use
social media.
Following are 4 tips on
using social media to
boost your job search.
During your search for employment,
remember that companies routinely post
their job openings.
This is a great way to take a proactive
approach to the situation since you can
apply for jobs that others may not see.
A lot of people do not
consider Facebook
when looking for jobs.
And don’t forget about
LinkedIn and Twitter.
Luckily, when you can take
a few minutes to ‘like’ and
‘follow’ companies you
may want to work at, you
can end up with the inside
scoop.
Whether you block random people from
seeing your profile or not, you should still
clean it up and remove anything that
potential employers will not like.
If you have pictures
of yourself drinking
or participating in
activities you do
NOT want potential
bosses to see, you
must clean up your
profile.
Additionally, a smart job seeker should keep
his or her profile neutral when it comes to
politics and other subjects.
During a job search you should
keep your Facebook, Twitter and
other profile clean and without
anything that will offend people.
Plenty of people overuse social media to
talk to friends.
On the other hand, if you are looking for
work or want to explore your options, you
should add relevant people to your social
media accounts.
When you meet people in your day-to-day
life, you will often run into those who could
help you find a new job.
To avoid missing out on an opportunity,
add people you meet to your LinkedIn and
other accounts
Remember, with social media, you can
communicate with people easily.
Without a doubt, with Facebook and
other social media sites, you can do a
lot of research.
This is extremely beneficial.
With Facebook, you can check out the
company’s posts.
Not only that, if employees leave their
accounts open, you can take a peek
into their lives.
It’s a great advantage, when walking
into an interview, having the inside
scoop on the hiring manager and
other interviewers.
These days the use of social media is extremely
important when job hunting.
Get the job you’ve always wanted by cleaning up
your social accounts and
presenting the right image.
If you are looking for a finance job, check
out the listings at Willis Consulting Inc.
Their financial advisor recruiters will give
you more tips and advice on getting the job
you want.