Use Social Media to Attract Potential Employers

 Fri 20 Aug 2021

Use Social Media to Attract Potential Employers

One of the best ways to boost your hire-ability is to create a strong social media presence: It can help you stand out, get noticed by potential employers, and find a job you want. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

(1)     Audit your social media profiles and remove anything that you wouldn’t want your employer to see.
 Make sure your profile picture, in particular, looks professional.
  (2)   Be deliberate about which people and organizations you follow.
Connect with industry leaders and potential employers, especially on platforms like LinkedIn. Like, share, and respond to their updates.
 (3)    Demonstrate your passion.
 Follow hashtags and discussions to stay abreast with the latest industry news. When you see an interesting story, repost it and share your commentary or thoughts.
 (4)    Learn new skills and show them off. Did you just learn Adobe Illustrator? Share a certification or a new project you completed as part of the course. If you’re a self-taught baker, create Instagram Reels or TikToks to share your knowledge.

This tip is adapted from “You Don’t Need a College Degree to Land a Great Job,” by Jeff Mazur

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