How To Use Social Media Profiles
HOW TO USE
SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES
TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER
WHERE DO RECRUITERS MAKE MOST OF
THEIR HIRES?
Linkedin Facebook Twitter
Linkedin
Visit Linkedin and start building your
profile
Round out your image by including
all of the experience on your resume
W . Follow organizations you are
interested in and stay current on
news and opportunities
Join groups relevant to your field
and follow discussions and thought
leaders to team about current trends
Reach out to established connections
periodically and personalize each
g g message
Google +
In "About" section let your .
network know that you are
looking for work and the types
at positions, industries or relics
you are targeting
Use the circles feature to create .
circles that include recruiters,
processionals and thought
leaders in your target industry
Participate in hangouts relevant g
to your interests
Facebook
Professionalize your profile and use
privacy settings and "friend" lists to
manage who can view personal
C versus professional content
Build your network by "liking"
Facebook professional and request
Z to join relevant groups
Start discussions with people and
organizations by answering questions,
commenting and linking to
informative content. Be professional
Apply for positions through
the Facebook Marketplace job
board and other job search apps
Pinterest*
Draft a headline that includes .
your career goals and top
skills A sesone
Create an infographic resume .
using charts, graphs and visuals “
to "illustrate" your work history,
skills and accomplishments h .
Develop boards Featuring . .
career or professional .' J. Cass
information that inspires you
or reflects your goals
images . (ho
and other projects
my industries that value creativity of design, like graphic design, the arts,
marketing or PR, this platform provides a visual way to display your talents
Twitter
Create a Twitter handle using your
name or a combination of your
name and profession
Upload a headshot photo that
projects a professional image
Create a professional profile that
highlights your top skills
Show knowledge and interest in
your field by Meeting links to
relevant articles or samples of
your work
I Follow organizations and lists and
look for interesting or
Tweetums to join
Search and follow hashtags relevant
to your industry and your search
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