The Role Of Social Media Sites In Finding Jobs

Submitted by: Thurisala Indumathi

Join Social Media Sites to Find Good Job Opportunities

Till recently job portals used to play vital role in job search but now in the networking era job search are being done through the social networking sites. With social media jobs search is taking a new route where vast opportunities in the job market are actually being brought into the candidate s home front. This may be because every company is having an account in the social networking sites and 85% of youth are following social networking sites.

Personal to Professional:

Social media s has a very broad reach out. Till recently it used to be a platform to share individual interests which has gradually changed as a platform to share professional interests. All companies and organizations are considering social networking as an important tool in their marketing or communication strategies. They are regularly posting updates regarding their business activities and are also being interested to carry on their recruitments through this media. Not only that the companies are also considering social media sites as best source to attract talent with cutting costs on their recruitment process. So, social recruitment has in fact become an important aspect in the HR department of many companies related to different industries. Companies are now posting their vacancies and required qualifications and skills for the job on the social media sites.

Enhanced importance:

The time being spent by youth on the social networking sites is also one major reason while many companies are considering social networking media as a platform for their recruitment process. The wider reach out, fast communication and impact it creates is the reason for considering social recruitment by the companies. Companies first start searching for candidates profiles suitable for their openings in the social networking sites. In this process if they find suitable candidates they shall immediately contact them and take the process forward. According to a survey 34% of the employers are observing profiles in the social media sites. Most of the youth are considering social media as a basic need to choose a career or search for jobs and because of social media it has in fact become easy for youth to find out jobs that are suitable to their interests and hence making a successful career.

However, you should be careful during job searches using social media sites and should carefully complete each phase in it.

First .

Profile:

First you have to identify main social networking sites and then create their profiles in them. The profile should be created with their photo, qualifications, skills, goals and previous experience if any. Another key area is to create a profile headline. It is the headline that reflects your aspirations in a single line. For example: Fresh B.Tech (CSE) graduate looking for a job or software engineer with 2 years experience willing to relocate. This is because employers may also search for profiles using such keywords but most of the candidates are not focusing on that. Similarly, profile templates should not be confusing with cartoon characters or other designs but should be clean and clear with a white background and candidates should choose such templates.

Unique:

Another key aspect is that instead of just relying on the profile you should design your web based resume in a unique manner to attract the companies. In this scenario you can actually create an online profile or CV and can add that link in their social media profile. It gives a chance for the employers to go through your profile completely. If you have interest you can also start your own blog or website and post those links in the social media site. Many companies are now looking forward for creative social media profile, online resume, video resumes, blog, and power point presentation of the candidates in place of the conventional resumes. Professionals in this field also feel that these web based resumes are useful to check out the candidates professionalism towards career and also how far they can adapt themselves to using new technology in showing their creativity. If possible one can also create an album that shows their talent. Similarly, you can also post those web pages or screen shots designed by you and also photos of those events, seminars or any other successful events that you have conducted that shows you skills can be made into an album and post those links on the social media site.

Groups:

After creating a profile you should thoroughly prepare yourself on all the aspects related to the job that you would like to do. Then you can actually join as member in groups or communities with relevant career and qualifications. You can also use the search option in the networking sites to make a list of companies that are suitable to provide your desired career opportunities. By using the like and follow options you can join as a member in the company group. You should then build relation with the group members and also impress them with your skills creating them a feel that you are a talented candidate looking out for the right opportunities. You should also show your loyalty towards the company. For example if you have applied for a job in a product services company then your tweets or posts should be in such a manner that shows your understanding about the company services.

Always be ready:

Another key factor is that you should create an impression that you are always ready to learn. You should clarify any of your doubts through the related experts. You should also organize group discussions with your members or participate in them. You should also not restrict yourself to just online information but also be proactive by participating in different events conducted by the groups or companies. The experts in those groups generally keep posting many suggestions that are useful to shine in that sector. So you should follow them. You should also analyze the work culture of present organizations and try to make analytical suggestions that give a chance for the organizations members to notice your talent.

Talented:

To promote yourself it is important to use the social media tools effectively. In one way you should promote yourself (Turn yourself into an advertisement) in such a manner that the company or organization in which you wanted to join should notice you. Similarly, You should not be in a hurry to create a profile, joining the groups or following companies as all in a day s work but in a systematic manner one by one. If you create a profile the next day you can concentrate on joining a group and then following the company and so on.

Not immediately:

When you are following groups or companies it is not correct to post that you wanted a job immediately. This in fact creates a negative impact. So your posting should be in a manner that resembles something like Help my career . As one looks at your profile they should be able to feel a sincere effort and professionalism. Moreover, it should also reflect that instead of wasting time till you get a job you are involved in learning something new that would be helpful for your career. So you should keep on updating your profile regularly with some new skills learnt. This gives an opportunity to identify your talent. Similarly, you should also keep sharing information about something you have read or come across that is relevant to your sector.

www.facebook.com

in.linkedin.com

plus.google.com

www.skillspages.com

myspace.com

twitter.com

Things to be noted:

When posting the profile in different networking sites the information should be similar in all sites.

Sincerity and professionalism should immediately reflect on seeing your profile.

You should be careful while doing postings.

You should not accept the entire friends request and it is better to accept only those from your known circles.

It is better to manage online profiles, blogs and websites.

Companies preferring social media sites:

There is a chance to recruit talent across the globe (Huge talent pool).

It is easy to identify youth having an understanding about online technology.

Time can be saved on hiring process and communication.

This medium is cost effective compared to the traditional hiring process.

Companies can enhance their employment brand.

In the present internet world social media network is playing a key role for the candidates looking for jobs. In this scenario interested candidates can actually get in touch with their friends, well wishers and class mates to discuss about their skills and qualifications to find out the opportunities available for them. There are some social media sites that are exclusively designed for professionals. (Eg: LinkedIn). By following such websites continuously there is a chance for the candidates to get in touch with professionals in their related field for getting good suggestions based on which they can be well ahead of many other candidates who are not interested in using social media sites.

Social media network or online job research are the best tools for present generation looking out for jobs. Through social networking a person can tell others about himself and instead of just posting a resume they should take a step ahead to create a professional profile about themselves to attract the attention of the recruiters. By coming out of the notion that social networking is just a platform for gossips or comments and use it with a positive attitude one can surely find them very helpful in getting a job. Moreover by creating profile in the social network that you can easily mingle with people and is a continuous learner should help you in building a good career.

About the Author: The author is an employee, freelance article writer and a blogger since 2010. She successfully contributed to Employment News Today website on how to prepare for competitive exams.

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