Getting a job via social media – Here’s how to go about it

Thanks to social media sites for making it easy for people searching for a job to get their profile viewed. The skill and experience of applicants are publicly sampled as they connect and reach out to others. It is easy actually easy to use social media sites but there are specific sites and ways of using social media that can help you land your dream job. Apart from the regulars such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Tinder etc. there are other social media sites specifically designed for job searching and application, submission of CV and for connecting with individuals who are professionals and share the same career goals. Sites like LinkedIn, Jobster, Jobberman, PushCV etc.

Below are strategic ways to get a job using social media:

1. Creating a profile

You must have a profile if you have choose to sell yourself via social media. Your profile must be as professional as possible, showing your years of experience. LinkedIn is a good place to have this. Your profile must not be limited to a site. Sharing it on other social networks gives you a bigger opportunity as there are more views to your profile.

2. Networking

Connecting with other professionals or individuals who share the same careers goals is key to securing a job. Following up several professional groups or individuals who are in the same field as yours gets you closer to that dream job. Individuals who are very much active should be your target. That way you become known and can easily be linked up with a job.

3. Regular updating

You just can’t have a profile and go to sleep. Checking up on companies, firms and individuals operating in your field on twitter, LinkedIn etc. can help you get firsthand information about job openings and trends in the market.

Connecting with other professionals or individuals who share the same careers goals is key to securing a job.

4. Be resourceful

Don’t be quiet, engage yourself with trends to show yourself worthy. Speak to individuals and identify with relevant groups, share contents that can help improve others. Always be willing to assists others who need help. That way your popularity increases amongst those in your online community. Individuals and companies observing your influence begin to see your worth and will reach out to you as soon as possible.

5. Multimedia resume

Having your resume available in media format makes it easy for you to submit online especially for those hiring who seem far away from you. These days many applicants make videos and slides showcasing their abilities which they also include when submitting their resumes.

6. Advertising

Getting attention by advertising yourself and what you offer through socials networks specifically for jobs where your influence is immense including Facebook, twitter, Instagram etc. gets you closer to a job offer.

Having your resume available in media format makes it easy for you to submit online especially for those hiring who seem far away from you.