"Digital reputation" on social media. now plays a decisive role in staffing businesses and finding work
According to a survey conducted by CareerBuilder.com, an estimated 37% of employers use social networking sites to screen applicants, and in a survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) in 2010, 92% of graduates have created social media profiles online, but about 30% have actually used social media in their job search.
Not using social media like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter for your job search is like only using 4 of your 5 senses. It's worth learning the basics of each of the sites and how social networking can be used in your job search.
Develop a professional online presence.
LinkedIn is a social networking site for professionals. Using the Advance Search button in the top right corner of your LinkedIn profile, you can search by keyword, organization, college, and location. You can easily use Advance Search to find alumni from your college who are working.
When creating a professional social media presence, be sure to first do a Google search for your name. If any derogatory images or information comes up, be sure to delete it immediately. You should do this on a regular basis.
Add as many keywords and phrases to your profile as possible.
You should include keywords and phrases in your profile to ensure that your profile will appear when employers are looking for candidates to fill a specific position. You can find these words and phrases by looking at job postings as well as the LinkedIn profiles of professionals working in the field you are interested in.
Use LinkedIn to explore career options.
LinkedIn is a great place to explore career options and find people based on job title, company, and more. When a person creates a LinkedIn profile, they can list their entire career. This information can help you search for new jobs and a future career path.
Establish yourself as an expert by creating a blog.
Don't hesitate to create your own blog, where you can keep your friends and acquaintances informed about what you're up to today. You can include information about your university education or previous work experience. By maintaining a blog, you can also gain valuable computer skills by showcasing your creative abilities.
Use social media to prepare for an interview.
Looking at company websites and exploring professionals with similar degrees who are already working at the company is a great way to prepare for an interview with that company. You should gain as much information as possible by searching their website and gain a deep understanding of their goals, using the information during the interview.
Twitter can be a great way to check what employers are looking for and what has been posted on the company profile.
Opinions about Twitter are often mixed. Some denigrate it and some praise it for job searching. There are also many companies today that include job postings on their Twitter pages in order to gain more candidates. Twitter, in combination with LinkedIn and Facebook, provide additional information for job searching.
Source: newmoney.gr
