Want to explore job opportunities outside of your local area? Don’t let distance be the reason why you miss that opportunity to apply for the dream job. Not too sure how to accomplish such a task…have no fear, social media is here! Explore these tips and tricks to succeed in using social media for your job search.
Keep up with local news:
It is important to do some local research before applying for a job. Check out the events in an area or learn about the surrounding culture. During an interview this could prove to be useful information. It will, without a doubt, be helpful when igniting small talk. Don’t be that interviewee who stands out because you know nothing about the area and come off as an outsider. Instead, stand apart from all the other long-distance interviewees by showing you are serious about committing to the move. Stay in touch with the local news by following news outlets on Twitter and Facebook. The Huffington Post can aid you in this process with the list of Twitter accounts to follow categorized by the area you are looking into.
Expand your Professional Network:
The big move has been made to the Big Apple. Then it hits you; you have zero connections in this sprawling city. Thankfully, you’ve kept in touch with your friend from high school who landed a corporate job in NYC last year. Staying in touch with friends, family members, and former co-workers via social platforms like Facebook can potentially help with the move. But don’t stop with people you have already met before, develop new relationships with people in the area through LinkedIn. Never neglect connections you have made in the past, and don’t be afraid to use them in the future. Exploiting connections you have with others can help you grow rapidly in the work-world.
Search for Job Openings:
Now, more than ever, companies are using social media to post their various job openings. Starting your search online is a very useful tactic, as long as you know where to look. Companies often times use LinkedIn as a resource to see who has posted a specific job and how to become connected with the individuals in that company. Companies are also taking advantage of Twitter through a website called TwitJobSearch where they can tweet job opportunities through niche job feeds. When they tweet about niche jobs, followers are alerted of job openings based on interests or hobbies, then by location. If followers are intrigued, the tweet also provides information on who to follow in order to receive updates concerning that niche job.
It’s a competitive game today when trying to land a job that appeals to your talents. Use all the resources possible, even social ones, and soon enough you’ll have an interview and maybe even a new job.
