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Take Advantage of Social Networking During Your Job Hunt
By admin | July 1, 2010
If you have an account on any major social networking site, you’re already on your way to discovering the incredible usefulness of this tool. Just as you have probably enjoyed the benefits of staying in touch with friends and family using these sites, now you can use them to connect to business colleagues and other professionals.When you start to narrow down the companies with whom you plan on applying, do a quick search on your Facebook account to see if they have a fan page. If so, you can use this as a tool for gaining an understanding of what their goals and latest endeavors are as well as particular employees. Twitter is another great resource, as you can follow a company, if they have an account, and stay up to date with similar information. The more you know about a company when you walk in for an interview the more prepared you will feel and the more knowledgeable you will appear.While traditionally personal social sites like Facebook and Twitter now have professional aspects, it is a good idea to create an account with a business focused social network such as LinkedIn. An account on this site will allow you to create a profile with information centered around your education, work experience and career aspirations. You can search through lists of job postings and even apply through the site. If a company has an account you can “connect” with them, similar to adding a friend on Facebook, in order to establish some form of contact. Often times a company profile will include a full or partial list of employees with whom you can also connect. When you apply and interview for a job, you will have the advantage of a recognized name and face, which can go a long way to pushing you ahead of the competition.
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