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Using social media in your job hunt
This document provides tips and guidance for using social media platforms like Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, and LinkedIn to search for jobs. It recommends following companies and individuals of interest on Twitter to stay updated on events and opportunities. For Pinterest, it suggests following company pages to find potential job postings. For Facebook, it notes that some companies use their newsfeed to promote vacancies. The document then provides detailed advice for optimizing a LinkedIn profile to enhance job search efforts, including choosing relevant groups to join, sharing engaging content, and connecting personally with contacts.
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- 4. : Keep upto date on events in your industry Keep up to date on the organisation you are interested in and on key people Use Twitter to find a job: click here
- 5. : Follow companies/individualsyou are interested in Create your own boards to demonstrate ability and initiative Use Pintrest to find a job: click here
- 6. : Company pagescan be worth watching Some companies use the newsfeed to promote vacancies etc Use Facebook to find a job: click here
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- 11. What isyour objective Headline: who are you/what do you want? Summary: utilise your experience to showcase your qualities Include work experience and qualities gained Get recommendations and endorsements Highlight awards, social media links eg. Blogs, twitter
- 12. ? Do allyou can to combat the spotty... Focus on where you want to go Emphasis transferable skills Use your headline/summary to emphasis positives Competencies and experiences Reasons for career pivot if relevant Consider more personal and creative ways of reaching the people you want to reach
- 13. : You connectwith them Invite people you know to connect Invite people you have biz cards for to connect If Brave: approach people you WANT to know They connect with you Make your profile clear Make your profile stand-out Be respectful and use a personal message!
- 14. What isyour objective There are almost 2m groups – how to choose? What are the people you are interested in interested in? What is important in your industry? What interests you? Join relevant alumni groups Now what? Share interesting articles Contribute to conversations when appropriate Connect with individuals personally
- 15. LinkedIn Groups Whatis your objective There are almost 2m groups – how to choose? What are the people you are interested in interested in? What is important in your industry What interests you? Join relevant alumni groups Now what? Share interesting articles Contribute to conversations when appropriate Connect with individuals personally Join: Group
- 16. Key words: Choose3 phrases and use them in each section of your LinkedIn profile Acquire knowledge: Join some groups to gain knowledge of a new topic and meet useful contacts Accuracy: Take time to craft postings and spell check in word first Indelible: Remember once it’s out there you can’t get it back Consistent: Stay connected and log on regularly Co-create: Review your connections and think who has similar values and who you could co-create opportunities with/introduce you to useful people Credibility: Many employers will look at your LinkedIn profile before inviting you for interview, so make your profile look professional and keep it up to date
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