HOW TO BEST USE THESE NETWORKS
Use the “About” section to share highlights of your CV and expertise. Tell your FB family exactly what you do for a living and ask them for information and advice – help can come from unlikely places.
Post featured photos that will highlight your personality as well as your skills in your work-related area.
Use the “View as” option to see what your profile looks like to visitors.
Company pages on Facebook can be a good resource for news, features and asking questions. Use this to find out more about companies you’re interested in.
Post and link to interesting articles about your field.
Search for prospective employers and check if you have mutual friends. Ask them to set up an introduction via email.
Find people who do the hiring, or who can link you to them. Try searching for hashtags that combine company names and the names of people who work there. Follow people you want to get to know. As this is a visually driven network, you’ll want to post images related to what you’re good at, with hashtags and tags used by influencers in your field.
Your bio should include substantial info about you and your abilities, hobbies and interests. Tweet about events and developments in your industry or field, and write and comment on these.
Find employers by searching for hashtags such as #HR or #hiring #recruiting. Follow companies or individuals you’re interested in working for, and retweet and engage with them. Tag them in conversations.
An increasing number of jobs are posted on Twitter. You can apply to the tweets directly or follow provided links, so follow organisations and individuals of interest.
It’s a great tool for recruiters. Make sure your profile is current and includes a professional photo and a short, punchy overview of yourself.
Update your experience, education and skills and get a few recommendations.
Recruiters search using keywords so use all the words that will ensure your profile comes up as a strong match.
It’s handy as you can ask colleagues, suppliers or friends to write a short endorsement for your profile, which boosts your credibility.
Connect with people and organisations in the field you work in, or are interested in working in. Follow these companies so you’ll be notified when positions are available.