How to utilize digital tools and platforms like LinkedIn effectively to enhance your job search and build connections
Knowing how difficult it can be to land a job in today’s climate, using platforms like LinkedIn help you get ahead in the process. Not only do they reach millions of users in the U.S. but they also span the globe in terms of their connectivity. Recruiters also use these platforms to locate viable candidates. To use these platforms effectively, you need to do more than create a profile and wait for a response. Here are some tips to enhance your job search with tools like LinkedIn.
Update your profile. When you’re busy, it’s tempting to create a profile on one of these platforms and then forget about it. However, you are much more likely to get an employer’s attention if you keep listing skills you’re gaining and update your profile picture. So, include recent jobs but also consider where you’re gaining skills, such as during volunteering opportunities. Include as many relevant skills you can think of to help let an employer know what you’re capable of.
Make your availability known. Wherever you can, let people know you are searching for a job. For example, in LinkedIn, use your headline to state that you are seeking a new position. State what kind of company and job you’re looking for, and make it catchy if possible. One example from TopResume is, “Petroleum engineer ready to strike oil and make you rich.”
Follow companies that have piqued your interest. Spend a considerable amount of time looking into what companies you may want to work for and learn as much as possible about them. Once you’ve made this list, make sure to follow them on all social media platforms. You’ll continue to learn more and more about them by what they post. You are also likely to learn about any new job openings by what they talk about on social media.
Think about looking for a job many years ago when computers were rarely for everyday use. You had to do all of your networking in person or perhaps on the phone. Technology makes it really easy to expand your circle and meet you next potential employer. The downside is everyone else can do that too so the hiring pool can be saturated. So use these tips for using technology to stand out when looking for your next job.
References:
https://topresume.com/career-advice/14-ways-to-leverage-your-linkedin-profile-during-your-job-search
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