Using social media in your job search

How Social Media Can Assist Your Job Search

© Ana Isabel Canhoto 2015 www.anacanhoto.com


Source: http://www.myparalegalplace.com/2014/07/get-your-next-job-using-social-media.html


Variety seeking Complex

Habitual Dissonance-reducing

Low involvement High involvement

Few differences between brands

Significant differences between brands


Variety seeking Complex

Habitual Dissonance-reducing

Low involvement High involvement

Few differences between brands

Significant differences between brands

Source: http://www.hrreview.co.uk/hr-news/recruitment/it-costs-over-30k-to-replace-a-staff-member/50677

Three key questions:

1. Can you do the job? => Strengths2. Will you love the job? => Motivation3. Can we tolerate working with you? => Fit


Source: http://www.forbes.com/sites/georgebradt/2011/04/27/top-executive-recruiters-agree-there-are-only-three-key-job-interview-questions/

Identity

Source: http://www.yalelawtech.org/wp-content/uploads/Evolution-of-Facebook-Privacy.jpg



• Online resume• Updated• Showcase your skills and ability

• Professional photo – NO SUNGLASSES

• Strong summary section• List volunteer experience• Recommendations

• Different from endorsing


• Follow companies• Learn about opportunities• Show your interest


• Participate in groups• Learn• Ask questions• Share interesting links• Comment on posts

Groups


• Discussion forums, Quora, etc• Industry specific

• Participate in groups• Think about what it say about

your interests


• Content repository• Show your knowledge and

skills• Establish your expertise• Help others find you

• LinkedIn, Google

Identity


More: http://mashable.com/2013/02/09/twitter-job-search/

• Professional photo• Craft your short bio• Develop your network

• Follow industry experts• Join the conversation

• What drives you? What catches your attention?

• Don’t just RT; create content, too• Show case your personality

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Reputation



• Digital business card• Keep updating

• Professional photo• Summary section• Contact details

• Link to your SM accounts• Add link to your e-mail

signature, CV, etc…

• At the end of the interview:

Source: http://www.businessesgrow.com/2012/01/21/7-reasons-every-job-seeker-needs-to-blog/



Image: © Mark W Schaefer

• Flexibility• Stay current• Free from geographic

limitations

• Privacy• Always on

• Productivity• Mistakes• Burn-out

• Expectations• Discipline


Don’t burn bridges. Develop networks.


• Keep your LinkedIn profile updated• Do your research (on social media)

before deciding to change jobs• The grass always seems greener…

• Previous experiences are part of your personal brand

How Social Media Can Assist Your Job Search


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