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Social Media and Your Resume

Job seekers have long asked themselves: Does it really help my job hunt to join LinkedIn, create a personal website or set up a blog?

First, you might want to search for your own name on the internet. You may be surprised at the amount of information already available about you.

In reality, your internet activity is already part of your job hunt. You don’t have a choice. According to the 2012 Global Hiring Survey from the global professional association, Career Directors International (CDI), when reviewing a candidate, 58% of hiring authorities search the internet for information at least sometimes; only 14% never check it.

Moreover, the CDI survey found that 62% of hiring authorities would click on an external link if you provided one on your resume. That is, they would click through to your blog or LinkedIn account, for example, if your resume provided a link. Only 17% would ignore the link.

When you engage in social media, it is vitally important that the information you provide—whether on a personal blog or a LinkedIn account—supports your image as a quality candidate and reinforces the information in your resume. Let a professional writer help. Email Robin’s Resumes® today.

Networking in the Job Market

You have your resume. Now all you have to do is wait for the ideal job to appear in the local newspaper. Right? Wrong!

You and your resume must go on the hunt.

Newspaper ads are only one of the many sources for jobs. Many companies have moved their searches to the Internet. You’ll want to check out the websites of companies you’re interested in, job boards like monster.com and even Craig’s List. In addition, businesses are networking for employees at sites like LinkedIn.com, where one contact leads to another and another, and may eventually lead to a job. I know one individual who followed this advice and received a lead for a local U.S. job from a contact all the way in China. He was hired.

If you belong to a club, nonprofit organization or industry group—or if you’ve thought about joining—now is the time to become a more active member. Tell everyone you meet that you’re job hunting. Word of mouth can lead to an interview for a position that hasn’t even been advertised yet.

Business expos, seminars and events sponsored by the local Chamber offer another opportunity to meet people who may be hiring.

If you hear that a company is expanding, send them your resume. Even if they haven’t advertised for someone in your position, an expanding company may need your skills soon. When they do, you’ll be at the head of the queue.

Need help with networking? Contact us for more advice and for a resume that helps you bring in the job you want.

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