Job hunting using social media

Finding a Job Using Social Media
Hannah Greer [email_address]

Facebook
Existing relationships: Friends, family...
Finding old friends
Sharing photos
What's on your mind?

Twitter
Relationship-building
Meeting people in your field
Learning from contemporaries
Pointing others to relevant material
Crowdsourcing

Linkedin
Existing working relationships
Tapping into colleagues' networks
Making your attributes known
Your online, interactive CV

Can Facebook help in job hunting?
Reconnecting with previous employers and colleagues
Talking to friends whose friends have opportunities
Casual networking

Can Twitter help in job hunting?
Relationship-building with people in your field
Searching for opportunities: recruitment agencies, big employers
Getting your name known

Can Linkedin help in job hunting?
Tap into existing working relationships with other companies – are they hiring?
Update your CV
Declare that you are looking to change jobs
Get into discussions with people in your field
Get known for being a maven

What is your online image like?
Google yourself...
Old websites
Forum conversations
Facebook profile – what is public?
Twitter
Flickr

Create your online image
How do you want to be seen?

Get ready...
Prepare your CV...
Keep it concise, but include everything that is relevant.
Older jobs can drop off your CV
Mention relevant work experience/freelance work
Prepare an online portfolio of your work
Business cards
Self-promote

Can you really further your career using social media?

Winning!
Over 3 million followers on Twitter
A nationwide tour
Being re-considered for his old job on “Two and a Half Men”

Social media does not guarantee a job offer, but ignoring its possibilities will absolutely limit your potential.

Over to you!

Job hunting using social media

by Han Greer on May 02, 2011

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