Land a New Job by Navigating through Social Media

Land a New Job by Navigating through Social Media Land a New Job by Navigating through Social Media Land a New Job by Navigating through Social Media March 17, 2012 by Career Coach Sherri Thomas 3 Comments Not sure how to use LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to help you find a job? Learning how to navigate through  the maze of social media can help you land a job faster and easier in todays tight job market. Social media tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter  are leading the way in this new era of internet job search. Power up on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a free site where  you can post  your professional profile, build your personal brand,  and connect with others. One key element in creating a LinkedIn profile that attracts hiring managers and recruiters is to use powerful key words to describe your strengths, talents and successes.   You can identify the right key words to use on your profile by  referencing sites such as Monster.com for job openings similar to those youre looking to land. Youll want to use those same key words in your LinkedIn profile so that employers  and recruiters searching LinkedIn to fill job openings can easily  find you! Sign up on job boards. Another  easy tip to help you land a new job is to create a profile on SimplyHired and Indeed using those same key words. Ive had clients land jobs using both of those sites!   You can sign up to receive email alerts for new jobs, and then spend a few minutes each  day reviewing the latest updates and applying for those jobs that interest you. Supersize your network. After youve built your profile on LinkedIn, you can supersize your network by joining as many groups as possible. The maximum allowed is 50 which allows you to connect with other professionals  in those industries and job roles you want to transition into, as well as find out about hot job leads and openings! Once   youre in a group, you can start building professional relationships by sending a  personal note  to anyone in that group, as well as participate in discussions.   By joining in discussions, you can share your knowledge and expertise, connect with others who share similar interests, and develop connections with others who could share job leads, referrals and recommendations. The  key to landing your next job quickly is  to join and participate in as many  social  networks as possible.   The bigger your social network is, the the faster youll be able to connect with others who could help you get hired, or introduct you to others who could potentially hire you! Finally, want one more bonus tip? Check out student blogs   for more great tips  on how to  find jobs using social media and how to successfully boost your online professional profile.