With technology rapidly changing we are forced to keep up with the trends to have the competitive edge on other applicants. If you are anything like me you probably are new to the whole social media world. It is better to not be afraid and embrace this new way to communicate with potential employers. With 80% of employers using LinkedIn as a primary tool when hiring, we should all keep a professional brand of online of ourselves. Here are some tips to catch attention from employers.
1. Keep Your Personal Life Private – You can have personal information but make sure it is only available to the people you want to see it.
2. Google Yourself – look up your name on Google, you may be surprised what people can see.
3. Create a Presence – Comment on other people’s blogs, write articles, and try to attend industry meetings to make more contacts. Make sure it all relates to your skills and career goals.
4. Get on More Than One Social Media – Popular sites for professionals are JibberJobber, LinkedIn and VisualCV.
5. Add a Picture – liven up your profile with a pictures, slide shows, and links to your blogs.
6. Headline – Have a great headline to hook the reader and give a great first impression Good
Luck and Happy Hunting
A.N.
1. Keep Your Personal Life Private – You can have personal information but make sure it is only available to the people you want to see it.
2. Google Yourself – look up your name on Google, you may be surprised what people can see.
3. Create a Presence – Comment on other people’s blogs, write articles, and try to attend industry meetings to make more contacts. Make sure it all relates to your skills and career goals.
4. Get on More Than One Social Media – Popular sites for professionals are JibberJobber, LinkedIn and VisualCV.
5. Add a Picture – liven up your profile with a pictures, slide shows, and links to your blogs.
6. Headline – Have a great headline to hook the reader and give a great first impression Good
Luck and Happy Hunting
A.N.
