1. Simple Job Search strategies via Social MediaWe are almost
24/7 on Social Media. Right from the moment we wake up, we check
oursmartphones. And finally when its time to say Good Night, we do
the same. Social Media hadsurely changed our pattern of life. As a
candidate how does this help me? Will it help me find a Job?Well,
surely it can help you find a job. Recruiters are now a days more
active on variousNetworking Sites. And this provides candidates a
great platform to make themselves visible andapproachable.Here are
some interesting Stats that might help you to think about it
seriously: 100+ Million users on Facebook (India) 33+ Million Users
on Twitter (India) 26+ Million Users on LinkedIn (India) Average
Indian spends 4hrs 54mins on Internet 886+ million Active Mobile
Subscriptions users in IndiaInteresting Right. So now that you know
Recruiters are also looking for prospective candidates onthese
networking sites, lets check some ways via which you can locate
relevant jobs for yourself.Twitter:
2. Twitter is an interesting place where people follow, read,
blog, connect and share topics that theylike. Its an amazing world
of 140 characters. Now you would wonder how can I find jobs
whenthere is a limited space to write. Dont you worry. All you need
to do is identify your targetcompanies, follow them, check their
tweets and thats it.Companies are now a days very much active on
Twitter. They Tweet about Job Opportunities,Company Events, Walk-In
Drives, Employee speak etc. They are slowly bringing their
companiesculture online for you to know more about your future
company.Also Recruiters are using Twitter Advance Search to find
Relevant Bios that match theirrequirement. So ensure that you make
the most of your 160 characters space of Bio. Use # Hashtagsand
relevant keywords in your bio that will help recruiters to find you
easily. And yes mostimportant, do follow Influencers on Twitter
related to your area of Interest. As its all aboutNetworking these
days.Facebook:You can find Jobs on Facebook? Yes you can. Had I
mentioned these some years back, you wouldhave not believed me. But
things have rapidly changed. Now you can enter your company
detailsand your designation on your Facebook Profile. This helps
companies and recruiters to find you fortheir current Job
Openings.Recruiters are using Facebook Graph Search to find
candidates. Searches such as People who workat XYZ company in XYZ
Location or Assistant Managers working in XYZ Company
Helprecruiters to search you.So ensure that you update your company
details and Designation on Facebook. Also do follow yourfavorite
company page on Facebook. As now a days its common for companies to
have a FacebookPage. These Pages helps companies to connect and
engage with prospective candidates like you.LinkedIn:No doubt
LinkedIn is an amazing place for you to find jobs. But is your
LinkedIn profile complete?Does it mange to impress the recruiters?
If your answer is NO, then you really need to start working
3. on your LinkedIn Profile.You can start with your
Professional Headline and Professional Picture. Ensure that you
providesome contact information (Mail Id or Number) that will help
recruiters to approach you.Do make the most of the Summary Section
in your profile. Ensure that you write about your role,your
achievements, awards etc. These things does make a positive impact
while reading yourresume. Also it would be great if you can list
min 2-3 Recommendations from your current orprevious employer or
employees that you have directly worked with.Social Media is a
platform that will help you. That does not mean its easy passage to
find jobs. Youneed to work on your Brand. Make yourself visible.
That does not mean you need to pay agenciesmoney to make your
profile look attractive. All you need to do is use right keywords
and be activeon right Social Media Channels. Follow Companies,
Recruiters and HR Professionals and try toconnect and engage with
them, even when you are not looking for a Job. This will help you
not onlyin the short run, but in the longer phase too. And soon
there will be a phase when you dont have tofind jobs, recruiters
will find you via Networking Site.So what are you waiting for? Go
ahead find your dream job or let recruiters help you in finding
itfor you.
