Use Social Media to Return to Work
Whether you’re in need of a new job or a different health insurance plan while out of work, social media is a great resource when it comes to employment and healthcare.
From surfing the social accounts of companies that are currently hiring to comparing health insurance rates, social media can help you during your search.
Here are a number of reasons why it pays to be socially savvy while hunting for a job and health coverage:
Getting the Word Out About Your Search
From Facebook and Twitter to professional networking sites like Linkedin, social media is all about staying connected with your friends, colleagues, and peers.
So, if you’re in search of a new job, why not just let the social masses know by saying so. Letting your social following know the type of career you’re looking for and even posting a link to your résumé is an effective way to get the word out.
The same is true when it comes to finding a different health insurance plan.
If you’re in search of a different healthcare provider or you need to find a cheaper rate while you’re out of work, it is easy to find health insurance for the recently unemployed by using social media as a resource.
A number of health insurance providers have Facebook pages that can answer many of your questions.
In addition, gathering opinions from your friends and followers is a great way to find the best rates.
Networking Made Easy
Finding a job is all about networking, which is why social media is such an important tool for your job search.
Sure, Linkedin is where the professionals go to share their skills and expertise as well as promote their careers, but Facebook is just as effective in terms of professional networking.
If you do go the Facebook or even the Twitter route when networking your way to a new job, make sure your account history is squeaky clean. You don’t want potential employers finding a post that describes your skills and qualities right next to a picture of you at a party.
Better yet, just set your Facebook account to “friends only” so employers can’t see all of your status updates and photos.
Researching the Employer/Insurance Provider
Getting to know your potential employer is one of the best ways to land a job, so research the employer’s Twitter and Linkedin profiles to familiarize yourself with the company.
If possible, track down the employer’s hiring manager too. This way you’ll have a point of contact when it comes to reaching out with your résumé or setting yourself apart from other candidates during the hiring process.
As for health insurance, social media is also a great research tool when it comes to getting to know different companies.
By perusing different providers’ social accounts, you can get a feel for their customer interaction and also see what current customers have to say about their coverage.
Keeping at It
Employers love potential candidates with an active social presence, so the most important point to remember when using social media to find work is to keep at it. Social networking will lead to business connections and future opportunities as long as you’re consistent.
Whether you’re searching for a new job, trying to find better health insurance rates, or both, let social media help you along the way.
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