Social Media Tips

Have a Complete and Relevant ProfileIf you’re using LinkedIn, be sure your profile is fully loaded with your complete employment history, education, as well as any skills related to your job.

Keep it ProfessionalIf you share content publicly on social media, take down or secure anything that could potentially be viewed by an employer as unprofessional. Share content that highlights your accomplishments and qualifications in a positive way.

Join Career-relevant GroupsLinkedIn is full of great groups which can connect you with likeminded job seekers and offer industry-specific insights. Be sure you’re primarily participating in groups that relate to your actual or targeted job.

Highlight Skills and AchievementsIn your career history, try talking about specific goals you’ve met, and fortify your claims with numbers. For example: “Delivered target of $X in added revenue while cutting costs by X%.”

Update Your Profile Frequently This applies to LinkedIn much more than Facebook or Twitter, but it’s important to stay active on all. Start a new job? Post it on LinkedIn. Get a promotion? Update your title.

Keep Your Connections Career-focusedThe majority of the people in your LinkedIn circles should be in your career cohort. This gives employers the impression that you’re plugged in to your particular industry.

Provide a Clear Link to Your Email AddressYour email address needs to be linked somewhere that’s clear and easy to see. You don’t want is to miss out on an opportunity because you can’t be contacted.

Have a Professional-looking PhotoA decent headshot is key to having a strong LinkedIn profile. You don’t need to wear formal office attire, business casual is fine, but you should to look engaged, put-together, and hopefully not too grainy.

Source: http://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/social-media-tips-job-searchUnleash

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