Job Hunting – Social Media Networking, Linkedin & CV….
Linkedin and other social media tools seem to be all the buzz at the minute. Personally I use Linkedin as it’s an online toy for big boys. I hear more positive feedback from jobseekers about Linkedin. I actually got my first piece of professional business last week from my Linkedin activity – A small outplacement project.
So why should jobseekers use linkedin – here are some quick points!!
1. Networking is the key to successful job hunting in a tight market – forget about those reactive job hunting strategies. Networking is king!!
2. Most jobseekers are not comfortable with real world networking so Linkedin offers a softer alternative – networking without the physical contact. I believe it is equally as effective and you can even take your networking into real world once the connection is made.
3. Online networking is proactive and helps you access the hidden job market. You can keep moving unlike the frustrations of reactive recruitment. Networking can help you make things happen rather than sitting about looking at the web waiting for some company or agency to post a job.
5. You are creating an online CV. If you create a profile on Linkedin you are creating a CV or as close to it as I have seen. It is simple and straightforward to do.
6. Many organisations are training recruiters how to source candidates through linkedin. If you are not there you won’t be found. Help recruiters find you and create a profile today!!
7. You are creating a network for life – most people only think about networking when they are seeking a new job. Once they secure a job then forget about all those valuable contacts. Linkedin keeps them safe.
There are many more reasons to join Linkedin – for more information about how to land your job today contact career coach.
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