Searching for a job has become synonymous with internet searches and social media integration. The job market sphere is continuously changing and what more adept method of advertising your availability to employers than through your preexisting social media profiles. The whole system is already in place and is well ingrained in our society, so why not take advantage of it and use it to your benefit? Employers do; they use it to check up on potential hires to get a sense of the type of people the applicants are. Knowing this system exists, you can use it to your advantage by posting and contacting others the right way.
Get Noticed
It is easy to say that you are going to modify your profiles to land yourself a job, but unless you are aware of how to properly advertise yourself, you may not receive many offers.
Use each individual profile to let employers know that you're available. The type of posting differs depending on the website. Here are a few examples of attention-grabbing postings:
Facebook:
- I am currently searching for a position as an Accountant. Here is my resume.
- My resume is up to date and I am interested in a position as a Civil Engineer.
- Searching for a #job as a Veterinary Technician, for qualifications see my #resume.
- #resume is put together, going to interviews to get a job as a #manager.
Network Online
The whole purpose of social media is to network, meet others, and establish connections. Put yourself out there by contacting companies and expressing your interest in their work.
Use the plethora of data available online to research managers and details about specific companies. If you do get an interview, you are already familiar with the people working there. Linkedin is a great resource to discover facts about professional individuals.
Create an online, linked version of your resume so that employers can easily locate your professional documentation. Also, join industry feeds that are hosted by sites like Twitter. This medium is an easy way to stay updated and meet others in the field.
Like and follow businesses and topics related to your field of study and refer to them in your postings. You never know whose eye you might catch by sharing a posting.
Establish a Professional Image
Be responsible when managing your social media profiles. This practice is crucial to improve your chances of getting hired. A positive online image will set you apart and gain the attention of any passing recruiter. Make sure that you are already maintaining your image with these suggestions. These tactics are going to provide you with such an advantage in the world of business.
- Google yourself: Don't like what comes up? Does anything show up? You may have the power to change these search results. When you search for your name, you should appear; only your accomplishments and respective social media profiles should be present.
- Edit your profiles: We cannot stress it enough that how you represent yourself on your profiles will affect your job application status.
- Cut the acquaintances: it can be fun to have over 1,000 friends, but to employers, this appears silly and childish. No one really has 1,000 friends, come on. Limit your friends to 100 or less.
- Manage your likes: If it shows up that you liked something inappropriate, even if it was years ago, employers will notice and may decide not to call you. Go through your likes and remove anything questionable.
- Edit your postings and pictures: Scrutinize every related posting and picture and determine if it is not only appropriate but positive.
If you would like to post your resume online click the Start button to begin creating a resume. Afterward, you can export it to post it on your social media sites. You can also view our guide showing how to write a resume and other helpful guides.
