Job Seeking on Social Media: Using LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to find your dream job
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Nowadays, it is no longer enough for job hunters to simply send their CV and cover letter to potential employers, and they must do more to stand out from other highly qualified candidates. The solution? Social media! LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook, to name just a few sites, allow you to attract the attention of recruiters and establish a network of professionals to help you in your career.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Build a high-quality network of professional connections in your field
• Tailor your profiles to attract the attention of recruiters
• Develop and maintain a reputation as a committed professional in your industry
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Job Seeking on Social Media - 50minutes
Issue: how can I use social media to my advantage when searching for a job?
Uses: by optimising your use of social networks, you will increase your chances of finding a position in the short term.
Context: job searching
FAQs:
Which social networks should I sign up to?
Which social networks do I have the best chance of being seen on?
Are all social networks free services?
What should I do if I have not had a social media presence until now?
Will just using social media a lot help me to get a job?
Are recruiters really going to look at my profiles on social networks?
What is a digital reputation?
Have you finished your studies and got your degree? Are you currently out of a job and wanting to find a new one as quickly as possible? Or are you looking for a career change by moving into a new profession? If you are currently in any of these situations, you will logically have to go through the job search process.
However, the days when it was enough