We all love a bit of social networking - and so do recruiters, it would seem; because social media is now pretty big business when it comes to recruitment. Some people are even receiving job offers online - and if you want to be one of them, you need to get up to speed. And fast. Because social media never sleeps; or is that money?

1. Your guide to:
Job hunting in the
digital age
We all love a bit of social networking - and so do recruiters, it would seem; because
social media is now pretty big business when it comes to recruitment. Some people
are even receiving job offers online - and if you want to be one of them, you need to
get up to speed. And fast. Because social media never sleeps; or is that money?
Your CV is a fantastic tool when you’re looking for a new job, but it can be a tad
one-dimensional. That’s what makes your professional profile on LinkedIn, Twitter,
and even Facebook so great - you get the chance to rub digital shoulders with the
sort of wonderfully interesting people you’d love to work with.
So sneak a peek at our guide on job hunting in the digital age for some top tips on
getting your name out there, but don’t come crying to us* when you have more job
offers than you know what to do with.
*you can really. We’ll help.
Online profiles Search smart Connect your profiles
Gen Y-ers are born profile builders Social media sites can’t be treated as If you have more than one social
(they’re just so tech-savvy and self- job boards - savour their specialness, media profile, give yourself even more
aware), but anyone can learn to use and instead of searching for vacancies, exposure by connecting the dots and
their ‘personal brand’ to publicise have a look at the companies you’d navigating people to each one. Include
how great they are. Come on, don’t love to work for. Follow what they’re the URL to your Linkedin account on
be modest, you know you are. Your up to via Twitter, Facebook and Facebook and Twitter (and visa versa);
profile on any social media site, if Linkedin, and try to make some and if you have an online portfolio,
used to its full potential, is like a insightful and positive comments to website, or CV, include a link to that
digital CV - publicising skills, awards, get yourself noticed. Just don’t overdo on all of your accounts too.
groups, organisations, hobbies, and it and reply to every comment they
even references. And the best part? post - they might think you have
You can craftily mould them to suit nothing better to do, or are just a
any image you want to portray. teeny bit obsessed with their brilliance.
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2. Comment on blog posts Think outside the box Link up with LinkedIn
If there’s a company you admire or With so many people jumping on the If you’re interested in working for a
would like to work for, or a blog you social media bandwagon (and rightly specific company, following them on
read that makes you laugh or provides so), catching people’s attention is LinkedIn is one of the best ways to
you with buckets of useful information, no mean feat - so you need to get learn more about what they’re up
let them know. Blogs are usually creative. A great way to do this is to. You can also see who else works
created with a lot of love, so any by creating videos instead of CVs; for them and even add them to your
positive feedback will be appreciated uploading them to Facebook and network - but be sure to personalise
and well received. Make useful YouTube to get your name out there any invites. Let them know that you’re
comments and strike up a conversation in an innovative way. You could even interested in their company and what
- they may even end up following you; develop a professional site of your they do, and ask for some advice -
or even better, offering you a great own to showcase your work. they may admire your initiative.
opportunity.
Build your rep with
recommendations
One of the best things about
LinkedIn is that it allows you to ask
for endorsements from the people
you’ve worked with, which are then
displayed on your profile as a shining
beacon of how great you are at your
job. Some jobs are even filled through
recommendations alone, as the good
word of a former boss, professor, or
colleague makes it easier to trust you.
If you’ve done a good job for someone
in the past, ask them to recommend
you - but remember to ask really nicely.
And if you need any help in crafting
your digital profile, just shout. After
all, we know a thing or two about
showcasing you at your very best.
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