How Social Media Can Help You Land That Dream Job - CareerEnlightenment.com

industry expertise, and ultimately establishes you as a thought leader in your market sector.’You can also use Twitter to follow company accounts so that you’re on top of available jobs and whether they have any upcoming events.   One last tip: think about adding key words to your bio as recruiters use these as search tools on social media.Familiarize yourself with FacebookYes, even Facebook can be used in the job hunt!   Firstly, it’s important that your profile is friendly and makes a good impression.   Untag anything that may come back to haunt you. Make sure all posts are professional it doesn’t hurt to post personal statuses, but make sure the content and style aren’t inappropriate.Facebook is primarily used by companies to research their employees.   You can also use the social platform to research companies and the people who work on them â€" even the person interviewing you!   It will showcase what the company have got involved with in the past and may help quell those pre-interview jitters.Have you heard of the Facebook marketplace?  Like Gumtree and Craiglist, you can have a peruse at the online marketplace for job listings.   You’ll be able to see the description and also who posted the job.   You can either apply or contact the person behind the position for more information.So there you have it.   Social media is not just a way to procrastinate but as a way to boost your chances at landing your dream job.   So, get to managing all your platforms! Make sure that they are professional, packed full of relevant information and all linked to each other. Your success at job hunting may depend on it.