Job Search Series - Social Media

So our staff can enjoy this week with their families, we are reposting our Job Search Series from a few months ago. 

If you're already using social media, you know how powerful it can be to reach many people at once. It's also becoming a widely used platform for finding work.

While you don't want to use social media to beg someone for a job or try to gain people's sympathy, you can still use it to make everyone aware that you are looking for a job. You're status could say something like - "I'm really excited about my interview tomorrow!" or "I sent out 10 resumes this week, I hope one gets me an interview". This should inspire additional conversations with those who follow you. Try to find a way to post a status that makes people ask you about the type of job you're looking for or what your experience is.

Another great way to find a job through social media is LinkedIn. If you have a complete profile, they will actually tailor job openings to your background and experience. When you've logged in to your LinkedIn account, look over on the right hand side. You should see a section in that column with the heading of "Jobs You May Be Interested In".

These jobs should be directly related to your previous jobs and experience. It even lets you apply to them or refuse them based on their relevancy to your current situation. We don't know if these jobs are listed anywhere else, but it provides you with another opportunity to find work.

Use social media as part of your job search and open your possibilities to getting hired sooner rather than later.

Has using social media helped you find work? Share your story in the comments below.