The life around us are being assimilated closely with the emerging world of social media networks across the internet. Facebook, Twitter, TumblR, Pinterest, Linkedin- all of these social networking sites are gradually becoming an integral part of our everyday life. We are using these websites and applications to interact with other users, or to find people with similar interests to our own. They are enabling us to create and share content or to participate in social networking. Sites like Twitter and Facebook can be entertaining and playful, but they’re also becoming a medium of feasible business opportunities. A well organized social networking profile can help you to plumb through the job sector and find you your expected or dream job. Again, if you want a specific job, search for the related hashtags in Twitter. You can be up to date with your favorite organization just by clicking the like button on Facebook. Job searching through social media is a much talked topic nowadays. But how can you do that? Here are some smart and strategic ways to network your way into a job using popular online tools:
Twitter:
The famous microblogging site Twitter enables you to send and read 140 character text messages known as tweets. In 140 characters or less, Twitter can help you find your dream job. It’s all about teaming up with the relevant professional networks and job applications. You can use Twitter effectively by following these simple tips-
– Use the search bar on Twitter to find your expected job. Type the relevant keywords to find the job. For the best result type your expected job position, place etc. For example, if you are looking for a job of writer in New York, type ‘writer’ and ‘New York’ and search.
– Hashtaging is important in Twitter. Tag out your key features. Employers will find it easy to get you when they cast a wide net to tweet out their expected employee using hashtags.
– Tweeting is a grand approach to associate with like-minded people in your line of work. Follow businesses and people you’re interested in and don’t be afraid to send them the occasional tweet.
– Type ‘jobs’ in the search bar of Twitter. You will find dozens of profile dedicated to job related applications. Click on the ‘people’ tab and follow them
Facebook:
Facebook is an incontestable social media network. I think Facebook doesn’t need an introduction as it is now the worlds’s leading social networking site. A little bit strategic use can easily make Facebook as your job searching medium.
– Approximately all the corporate companies today now have their own official Facebook page. You can easily search them in Facebook just by their name and can easily engage with them with just one click on the like button. Most of the companies nowadays post job circular through Facebook.
– Assemble your professional history in Facebook resolutely. Input your educational qualifications, professional abilities and experiences, likes and interests accurately. Be sure to update your professional skills in the “About’ tab. Don’t forget to edit your privacy settings to make them visible to all.
LinkedIn:
LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site where millions of professionals connect. This platform provides the largest opportunity to market yourself and expand your personal network. Your LinkedIn profile provides a visible, online résumé that your contacts, including potential employers, can view. This is perhaps the most obvious job hunting site for the professionals. Here are some tips to use use LinkedIn to make it the best job seeking site for you.
– It’s a little easier to connect with professionals in LinkedIn than on Facebook or Twitter. Connect to people who have careers you’re interested in, and search for those who might only be one degree away from you. Do not forget to check out the member stories portion of LinkedIn, where user’s share their success anecdotes through the site.
– Regularly look through the job board option. It highlights every available opportunities in your relevant field.
– Share your works more through LinkedIn. Social media expert Nicole Williams said that it will boost your chances of getting contacted by a recruiter ten times higher. It also proves your knowledge in that field.
– Update your profile with every available information you can give about yourself. Emphasize on your experience. The more details you will give about your experience, the chances of you getting contacted will get higher.
Pinterest:
You can use Pinterest more than to find wedding inspirations or recipes. Use a Pinterest board to “pin” your résumé. Highlight your professional qualities, add photos and links to your work. You can also use Pinterest to follow news related to your employment. Here are some Pinterest Boards to help you with that- InsideJobs, CareerBliss, BrazenCarrerist, CAREEREALISM, Splash Resumes, Working Mother, Workshifting.