Over the last 23 years supporting organisations across New Zealand with their recruitment needs, we have seen the way in which candidates search for and find new jobs change only gradually, with traditional searching methods still favoured by many. But with job searching moving increasingly online, candidates looking to find a new job using social media have a different set of skills to master and tools to become comfortable with. Although there are an incredible number of opportunities out there if you know where to look, just as presentation is essential when attending a face-to-face interview, the way you present yourself on social media is equally important.
To assist our candidates to make the transition and find the jobs they are looking for, we created a quick and easy to remember checklist as well as an accompanying infographic for you to use as you look to find a new job using social media.
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Find a New Job Using Social Media – Checklist
1. Do Embrace LinkedIn
With 2 million+ members in NZ alone, LinkedIn is no longer limited to those looking to find a new job in the corporate sector. No thorough job search should ignore this powerful platform.
2. Don’t Limit Yourself to One Platform
You will naturally feel more comfortable on some sites and less so on others but don’t let that stop you from building a presence on all relevant social media platforms.
3. Do Engage with Content
Get connected with recruiters, hiring managers, and potential future colleagues. Engage with their profiles and develop your virtual network.
4. Don’t Connect Carelessly
Quality is more important than quantity. Try to Limit your connections online only to people with whom you will maintain a relationship.
5. Do Showcase Talent
Share content that highlights your accomplishments and qualifications in a positive way.
6. Don’t Badmouth
Don’t make negative comments about your colleagues or anyone else whilst in your online space. Focus on positive areas of work, and steer away from trashing people.
7. Do Act Like You Have a Job
Make a great first impression and behave online as if you already have the job you want. Imagine the kind of content you want your next manage to see and post it!
8. Don’t Hide Behind Privacy Settings
Take down or secure anything that could potentially be viewed as unprofessional. But Don’t be afraid to share your hobbies and interests.
Here’s a handy infographic to help you remember these key points.
