Online Job Search Using Social Media

Online Job Search Using Social Media Online Job Search Using Social Media 1Tips and Tricks to Use Social Media in Your Online Job Search 1. LinkedIn About LinkedIn How to Use it in a Job Search LinkedIn is a free and business-oriented social networking site  that provides a place for registered users to showcase their employment history, affiliations and skills to other professionals. The entire site is dedicated to helping users find and network with other professionals in their chosen industry. Launched in 2003, LinkedIn is the place for making business contacts and getting in touch with inside sources for companies you may want to work with. Its great for job seekers because you can: Set up a profile (like an online resume) and maintain a list of professional connections. Search for jobs or projects recommended by your contact network. Review potential employers and find out what connections you may have with the employer. Get recommended to the people who have influence over hiring decisions. For more information,  check out our FREE webinar on Linked In The Online Job Search Join the LinkedIn Group! If youre on LinkedIn,  wed love it if you join our  LinkedIn group!  Its for professionals who want to telecommute (or already do) in their job situations, even if its just occasionally. Its a great way to network, and our CEO, Sara, participates with comments, questions, and news items. 2. Facebook About Facebook How to Use it in a Job Search Facebook is a free, popular, and widespread social networking site  that allows registered users to find, create, and keep in touch with friends, family members, and colleagues. It seems as if just about everyone is on Facebook now thanks to its easy to use interface and fun applications. Many people use Facebook to share pictures, videos, and other media that they want others to know about. Facebook users can connect with possible contacts, research jobs, and let others know about their job search as well by: Creating a profile that includes their work history, education, experience and skills. Joining groups (such as   Facebook Group, see below for more info) that provide information, job leads, and networking within your industry. Posting links to other personal websites or blogs so potential employers can find them. Merging other social networking sites (like blogs) with their Facebook page. Seeking out and networking with others at companies they want to work with. Reviewing their contacts status updates to see if they mention if their company is recruiting or hiring. Important Note:  If you do use Facebook in your job search, keep in mind that contacts (ie, potential employers) can see your activity so keep it clean, and make sure that anything you include on your page (comments, pictures, etc.!) is something that you wouldnt mind a potential employer seeing. For more information,  check out our FREE webinar on Facebook The Online Job Search Join on Facebook! Become  a fan of  on Facebook! 3. Twitter About Twitter How to Use it in a Job Search Twitter is a free service that allows people to connect in a micro-blog format.  Users are able to post short updates about their daily lives, things that they are interested in or working on in just a matter of seconds. They can also include URL links to other social media sources like websites or video feeds. People love Twitter because it reaches a wide range of people located through keyword searches and added to a favorites list. Whenever a posting is left, it is simultaneously sent to their entire network of followers. Just like other social networking sites, Twitter allows automatic updates to their blog(s) and other sites â€" which is a real time saver for busy people. You can use Twitter as a job seeking tool by: Posting a website or blog in your profile that tells more about you. Searching for and adding favorites in the industry you are targeting. Keeping an eye on anyone seeking help with projects or listing job openings. Setting up automatic email alerts when someone posts something on a keyword or job title that you are looking for. Posting that you are searching for a job or freelance opportunity frequently, people tend to respond quickly on Twitter. For more information,  check out our FREE webinar on Twitter The Online Job Search Find on Twitter! You can follow @ on Twitter for all the latest employment and flexible job news, tips, and events.