Landing Your Desired Role Via Social Media: Here Is How!
OK so you’ve probably heard the news by now, social media networking is all the rage for businesses. Just one problem…you are not a business….you’re just looking for a good job. Well, here’s the news flash. If businesses spend time working on social media, then that’s where they are and that means you can use social media platforms to land that job you want.
Wait! That doesn’t mean you should stop looking for positions on Gumtree or other related job sites. This means you should use social media platforms in conjunction with your current job search methods.
Join the Platforms
It takes more than one platform to let people know you’re looking for a good job. Join the big social media websites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, but you’ll also want to join community sites like Free Ad Mart for local job searches.
Create a Free Website for Your Resume
Post your resume to any of the free website platforms. Use Wix, Blogger, or WordPress to upload your resume. Many of these sites have free templates you can use to make your resume, and portfolio (if you need one) looks more attractive.
Get the Word Out
You want to let as many people know about your needs as possible. So you need to start posting your request on all the platforms you join. You’ll want to post something like: “Take a look at my #resume. I’m looking for a position as_____.” Be sure to add the link to your resume and a hashtag with a keyword that relates to job seeking (in this case #resume). That hash tag helps employers find you more easily. Remember, you need to make social media posts requesting an interview or job more than once, sometimes as often as once a day or every couple of days. Employers may not be online when you make your posts, so you’ll want to vary the hours you make your posts from day to day. Just remember to walk that fine line between “getting the word out” and “harassing” people.
Network
Sure social media sites are a lot of fun, but they are also great places to network. Add friends or fans who have similar likes or interests; those who work in the same field as you. Join groups and participate in discussions, ask questions and make comments. Do this and you will be noticed. That’s what good employers are looking for; people who participate in their business.
Be Careful with What You Share
Sure you can implement filters; only allowing friends to see your private images on social platforms. But it’s just a good practice not to post anything that might embarrass you. Keep your social networking platforms clean. That means no drunken party pics, or any other image that you might get called on. If you do post this type of image, place a privacy filter on it, only allowing your friends to see it.
Final Thoughts
Remember that social media platforms are a two way street. Just as a hiring manager can look up information about so you can look up information about the hiring manager and company. This can give you some insight as to what to answer in that all important interview.
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