Social media can be a great tool for looking for jobs . You can use social media to :
Build your networks .
Get noticed by employers .
Top tips for using social media :
Find “ hidden ” jobs that aren ’ t on job search sites .
Always be professional . You may want to check and edit your past posts to ensure they are also professional .
Write in full sentences and do not use abbreviated English on public posts , such as txt , spk , etc .
Create a good impression with what you ‘ like ’ and post . Remember that employers may check social media profiles !
Check your profile settings : anyone you are not friends with should only see your name and ( appropriate ) profile pictures .
Increase your professional contacts using LinkedIn or similar platforms ( please note , some sites may require you to be over 16 years old ).
Don ’ t use social media to randomly contact people and ask for jobs .
Join groups related to the area of work you ’ re interested in .
Get to know organisations first – use social media to research and engage with them ( e . g . like , comment on or share their content ).
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It is also really important to look after your wellbeing and take breaks from looking at social media . If you are using social media for job searching , perhaps consider setting a specific time to do this to keep it separate from your personal life