The good ole’ days of printing off a folder full of resumes and taking them around to local businesses in hopes to finding a job are OVER. (Unless you’re headed to a Staffing Agency……)
Times have evolved and so has the way that many companies look for employees.
Don’t think you need a LinkedIn account? Well Think Again!!!
48% of recruiting professionals are using ONLY Linked In to find candidates *
Not only LinkedIn, but Twitter and Facebook are also used to find applicants, making it extremely important to market yourself, make it known that you’re looking for work and get your name out there.
LinkedIn is a professional website used for networking with future, present and past employers, showcasing your skills, recent experience and even references you’ve obtained.
It’s very simple and FREE.
One thing to keep in mind with Social Media is that everything you put on the internet can be anyone’s business.
So, if your Facebook account shows how you were the life of the party last weekend, or fills the world in on your traumatizing recent breakup…that is all able to be seen by everyone.
Unless you take the necessary steps to make your information a little more private. Go change your settings!
EMPLOYERS CHECK THEM. They search your name, see what your interests are and even check it when you call off for the day to see if there is anything you’re trying to hide.
Don’t Let Social Media Hurt Your Job Search! Make it work for you!
So! Create a page, or do some remodeling on your current one, so you make a positive impact on potential employers and join our sites for helpful job hunting tips and open positions!
See ya on the web!
*ASA Web Pro News – Bullhorn Reach – Article Linked In Blows Other Social Networks Out Of The Water For Recruiting.
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