The following tips and tricks can help you in finding a job online
Use social media to share an online portfolio or CV.
The first step in efficiently using social media during your job search is to develop a customized blog, portfolio website, or social media page to exhibit your work. You may, for example, construct a modest website or blog to showcase your work if you wish to be a journalist. This is the best way to sell oneself online, and a basic website can be built in just 20 minutes. You might also take it a step further and offer something more elaborate, such as a YouTube video or an online infographic describing your background and interests. You'll be able to swiftly link potential employers to your greatest work and impress them with your skills if you create an online portfolio. To get your work seen, you can share the site on your social media networks, perhaps even pinning it to the top of your Facebook and Twitter pages. Setting up a WordPress website takes no time at all, but it can help you stand out from the crowd - especially if you're seeking a job in the online industry.
Use LinkedIn and Twitter to actively look for work.
If you haven't done so already, we strongly advise you to start looking for job openings on LinkedIn, Twitter, and job boards on a daily basis. LinkedIn's job section is chock-full of exciting prospects and useful tools. Some positions, for example, feature an 'Easy Apply' function, which indicates that all you have to do to apply is send in your resume. You can look for specific hashtags like #nowhiring and #graduatejobs on Twitter to find posts that link directly to job adverts. You might also look for ones that are specific to your field, such as #engineeringjobs and #mediacareers.
Check you Social Media Profile
Adjust your privacy settings if there are any posts or photographs on your social media accounts that you don't want a future employer to view. This does not imply that you should keep everything hidden. Because social media has become such an integral part of our lives, some employers may consider it a red flag if they can't find anything about you online - especially if they're a technology firm. If you're worried about what a recruiter might find out about you online, use an incognito window to Google yourself (search results in a normal window will be affected by your browsing history). See what comes up when you type in your name, university, and current employer into Google. You can also find yourself on Facebook by typing your email address into the search bar - just make sure you aren't already logged in, otherwise the exercise will be useless.
People will always be able to see your profile photographs on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp (if they have your phone number) regardless of how severe your privacy settings are, so make sure they are respectable.
Participate in online debates and discussions.
It's a given that you should be following and liking postings from firms, job search gurus, and people in general who you want to impress. But it's unusual that they'll contact you with an opportunity as a result of this (although it does happen occasionally). Every sector has plenty of interesting discussions going on throughout social media. Set Google alerts for major issues, check hashtags on Twitter, and look for industry-relevant groups on Facebook and LinkedIn to stay on top of disputes. Participating in these debates and conducting research to ensure that you are well-versed in the subject matter is a great way to enhance your knowledge and be a step ahead of others. Make sure your comments are clear, well-thought-out, courteous of others (rudeness will not get you far), and written in great English. Posting relevant articles that you find fascinating and keeping up with the kind of changes and issues that your industry is facing is also good preparation for any prospective job interviews.
Make your individuality known on the internet.
Developing your internet brand does not imply that you should become so self-aware that you lose your sense of humour and personality. Maintain a professional demeanor while also demonstrating that you're a fun person to spend time with at work! Recruiters will be on the lookout for someone who is not only competent, but also likeable and well-rounded. Focus on portraying your professional persona on LinkedIn, and then on other platforms like Twitter and Instagram, you can share a little more about your life outside of work (while still keeping it clean).
On social media, keep your job search quiet.
The goal is to use social media to locate a job, but you don't want to come across as desperate for any employment. A steady barrage of "please hire me" tweets will reflect poorly on you and drown out whatever sensible debate you might have had previously. The goal is to position yourself as a proactive and knowledgeable individual who is always on the lookout for new chances and engages directly with relevant people along the road. When it comes to posting online, be imaginative if you're attempting to get your foot in the door. Pitching a concept, narrative, or project to the company that would be of interest to them is a wonderful strategy that shows you're a self-starter.
For coffee, meet up with online contacts.
If you do manage to strike up a decent conversation with someone online, take it offline to leave a lasting impression. Because social media changes at such a rapid rate, it's easy to forget about someone who has impressed you. Proposing a brief coffee meeting to talk about some ideas is always a nice way in. Avoid vague clichéd words like "I'd love to pick your brain about XYZ" when emailing them to invite them for coffee. Instead, start with "I have an idea for XYZ that I'd love to hear your thoughts on." This will make you appear professional and demonstrate that you have something to give them in return for their time.
Keep up with the latest industry news by going online.
Remember that, just as recruiters may look up information about you on social media, you can do the same for them. Find out what sectors the company specializes in, what projects they've recently completed, and any other information you can extract from their social media networks. In interviews, the web research will be invaluable. But make sure you don't go overboard.
It's pointless to keep all your brilliant ideas to yourself. You can join groups or pages on LinkedIn and Facebook that are connected to your career interests, and some of these groups will post job opportunities or call outs for fresh candidates. Use hashtags on Twitter to identify relevant discussions and to get more people to interact with your social media posts. Your posts will be more searchable by recruiters, and you may gain some influential followers as a result.