BUSINESS

HOW TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA IN YOUR JOB HUNT
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92 % of recruiters use
or plan to use
56 %
social media in their
recruitment efforts
of recruiters have
made a hire through
social media
87 %
of employers
use linkedin as a
recruitment tool
55 %
of employers use
facebook as a
recruitment tool
47 %
of employers
use twitter as a
recruitment tool
Source: JobVite 2015 Recruiter Nation Survey
http://www.jobvite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/jobvite_recruiter_nation_2015.pdf
MAKE YOURSELF STAND OUT
google yourself to see what your
potential employer will see
• Your social media profiles should demonstrate
your professionalism
• Poor spelling and profanity don’t reflect well
• Your active social media presence should
demonstrate your strengths
keep in mind
When contacting a company using social
media, don’t ask how to get a job. Instead, ask
for details about specific jobs, ask situational
questions, and let them know why you want a
specific job and what you can contribute
Join groups and associations
related to your field so you
can network and keep up with
industry leaders and trends
Follow companies you want to
work for; follow CEOs and other
company representatives
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