5 Ways to Boost The Chances of Getting Hired Using Social Media

Posted by Jenny on May 30th, 2019

Social media is an effective platform to get hired by recruiters. The traditional method of searching for jobs is not so easy because job seekers do not the company that has a requirement.

Also, the recruiters or the job providers do not know the jobseekers in person. But in recent times the job requirements are more posted in social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed.com, real-time jobs, etc.

A few have started with freelance working where they are allowed to work as per their convenience and can work from where ever they want.

1. Build your personal brand:

It is very easy to build your personal brand in the social media the cover letter which you match with your profile along with the pictures.

Your picture/photo must be matching your profession; attitude to work and towards the work of specific firm; stand as per the recruiter's requirement.

2. Be active:  

Always be active as many recruiters and jobseekers keep using the platform. You must be a dormant user of social media.

Never argue in social media that represents your behaviour to be very cheap, and do not speak about the present politics. This may sometimes not be relevant to your profile and may affect your social status.

3. Be updated:

Updating your skill is always the best through reading on the current hot topics in relation to your field. It is always necessary to keep your profile easy to understandable, professional and updated timely.

Accept the comment on your recent interview and add points that are missing, if necessary. Never be wasting your time on social media.

4. Be prepared:

It is the best platform to collaborate with the present companies and prepare on the concerned topics that the interview focuses on. Participate in the discussion forums. Ask as many questions as possible to talented individuals.

Apply ideas that you have newly learned from the discussion. Being bold to face the interview and the interviewer sharing your thoughts on the real facts. Ensuring a disciplined approach is very essential when you are surfing on social media for jobs.

Many are active in one two or three social media but even in that it is a have to be checking on all the updates rather than using it as a time pass.

5. Express your thoughts in a short and crisp manner   

Using it as a resource to search, share, and stay connected, and be active. Make up your mind that you will not post unwanted information in social media. It is very important to be very brief and crisp in expressing your thoughts.

At the same time, being active does not mean to chat with friends and leave the page but, it is to be proactive in all starting from group discussions, accepting offers, etc.

Though you get offers through social media the reliability depends on how much you surf the company and the firm’s trustworthiness. For example, there are many recruiting firms like Indeed, Naukri, etc.

But all jobs are to be verified by the jobseekers before joining the firm for their safety. It is a have to keep your profile up to date edited with all true and real information.

Social media such as LinkedIn are a platform where the company or recruiter is directly connected with. Also, other options such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. can be used for free to update the profile with current updates and trends in a manner the recruiters will require.

Though Social media is an effective hunting tool it is very important to be aware of the daily updates and changes that happen within the media links.

It is your responsibility to leverage yourself in social media and use it as efficiently as possible. These social platforms can be followed, interacted with the company recruiters and CEO or even the managing directors.

It is your responsibility to increase your credit score through constant endorsements and reciprocation of the resume. Keeping your resume more interactive and lively is your duty.

Using all latest tool such as slideshare.net, QR codes, video type of resume making rather than giving paper resumes like olden days.

Use the facility of GoogleAds, Facebook Ads and turn yourself into an advertisement in the market and be sure that you get sold on the first go. Keep your eyes wide open to check on the opening before the position is filled completely.