The interview process is something that for the vast majority of job seekers, is a nerve-racking, stomach churning experience with sweating episodes, mumbling, and when occasionally Corpsing. But now, job seekers have something else to think -. Social media and how it can affect their chances of getting a job
In the days before social media, CV played the crucial role of providing prospective employers with our best attributes, and we were able to keep things that we prefer not to disclose about ourselves. But nowadays, it is very difficult to avoid social media as our information is there on the world wide web, but there are a number of social media do's and don'ts for job seekers help avoid rejection!
A 2014 survey by Jobvite found that 93 percent of recruiters are turning to social media, most of LinkedIn's time, before offering a position. According to the survey, 73 percent of recruiters have hired unemployed through social media. However, a word of warning - 55 percent of recruiters have changed his mind after considering a profile of social media for job seekers, and it's not good news - 61 percent of those reviews were negative. Fortunately, there are a number of social media do's and don'ts for job seekers to help prevent this.
How social media can damage your current and future career
Thanks to social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Google+ our lives are a book open. We are addicted to follow the latest trends, displaying endless pictures of our food, weighing on various topics, offering advice, and sometimes perhaps, to put us in a less positive light. We seek "likes" and "actions" - we love the attention we receive. It's safe to say we're addicted to social media. But take a minute to think about what you post online. What kind of printing a recruiter would you after reviewing your social media profile online? Could this GIF you downing 10 tequilla slammers to go down well with a future or even your present employer?
As an increasing number of employers and recruitment agencies are looking for your social media accounts to see if the person behind the resume is the same person online, we take a look at and do not to the unemployed part of the top social media do.
social media do's and don'ts for job seekers
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Privacy Settings - first things first. Check your privacy settings on your social media accounts, particularly on some of the most popular sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Facebook tends to change its privacy settings more than we have hot dinners, so make it a habit to review your settings regularly. If you are not sure who can see your Facebook messages, you can color code them, which will solve this problem
- LinkedIn. If you do not have a LinkedIn account, then perhaps it is time to create one - pronto. As Jobvite survey found 93 percent of employers use LinkedIn to find job seekers. It is important to spend time to update your profile to ensure that all relevant information, including relevant keywords are included to enable employers to find you easily. Join LinkedIn groups, share interesting related articles, get involved in conversations - but watch your grammar and spelling
Show interest in companies - "Like" and follow the companies you want to work for, and connect with people who have common professional interests - it indicates the companies you are really interested in working for the company. But away from bombard them with messages. Do not become social media stalker looking for employment
Secure your device! - Ensure your devices - your smartphone, PC or Mac, are updated with the latest security updates and use a VPN when Wi-Fi access Attackers are there -. And can easily fly your username and password to your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and do all sorts of damage to your social media accounts
Google you - most of us the have done at one time .. While it is interesting to see how many times we pop in the Google results, many information is revealed to employers of our ranting and raving to the images we publish on Facebook, Twitter , etc. . Google yourself now and see what the net says about you!
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does not hit your boss! As tempting as it may occasionally bad mouth your employer or complain of boredom that you're at work - not These could be seen not only your current employer, but future bosses too, and might leave a less! lasting impression as desirable to you. Consider the theory 6 degrees of separation -. "Reliant two people in a maximum of six steps," which is often visible on social media sites
And remember - the Internet never forgets - comments, criticisms and ladle Photo (as funny as they may seem at the time) could come back to haunt you
do not lie -.! good advice not to do social media is to ensure that what's in your resume matches your LinkedIn profile. Keep in mind that employers will probably check your LinkedIn profile in order to avoid inflating your profile with job titles that you possess (Extraordinary rocket scientist ) and make sure your dates match the manual of your CV A recruiter may ask you questions about these "anomalies" during the interview
unemployed . -. If you are currently unemployed or between jobs, it is better not to announce it on your social media accounts, especially on LinkedIn. What you can do is tell recruiters the type of job you are seeking. Keep it positive
Abandon accounts! - We've all been there, created a social media account but forget to update it. Instead of opening many social media accounts, choose 2 or 3, and update them once or twice a week.
You worked hard on your resume, you are prepared for the interview, you have researched the company you want to work for - but your social media accounts that you represent in a positive light? Is your social media "personality" match your resume?
Hopefully these tips for social media do's and don'ts for job seekers will help you get the job you want! Do not be a wrecking ball of social media!
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