You’re eager to find your dream job and want to make sure you’re leaving no stone unturned. Sure, there are online job sites like Indeed and UpWork for freelancers.
But are there other ways to look for work too?
It just so happens that by using social media, you may find the job you’ve been seeking. There are thousands of companies with open positions, and social media is a smart way for you to find them.
But with so many social media sites, it’s hard to know where to start. So here are five ideas so you begin your search and land your dream job.
1. Join Groups on Facebook
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There are a plethora of groups on Facebook, so use them! Yes, some groups specifically have job listings. Join other groups besides the job seeker groups, though.
A few ideas are looking for networking groups as well as industry-specific groups. For example, if your focus is on social media, request to be a part of a group that offers tips. A person may be leaving their job and decides to create a post letting everyone know that there’s an available position at the company.
So don’t limit yourself to job-focused groups. Instead, join a variety of groups so you can scour them for job opportunities.
And, even if there isn’t a job doesn’t mean you can’t put a bug in someone’s ear! If you’re active, you may score a job based on your excellent engagement skills.
2. Look for Unique Job Opportunities on LinkedIn
Social media, and LinkedIn, in particular, is another spot to look for work. Why not use LinkedIn to search for unique job opportunities?
For example, a physician may search for locum tenens opportunities on LinkedIn. Finding the perfect locum tenens job is exciting for a physician. Often, they get to experience life in a few different cities over the course of a few years!
Since LinkedIn is a professional network, there are tons of jobs listed on their site. So, you shouldn’t have a problem looking for your dream job!
Take advantage of the listings and search for special opportunities that are a good fit for your skillset!
3. Check Hashtags on Instagram
Another technique to look for work is to pull up jobs using hashtags on Instagram.
Many businesses post their listings on Instagram and include a link that you can go to and apply. Unfortunately, on Instagram, you can’t click on the link itself, so you’ll need to cut and paste the link. Then, visit the site to apply in a new browser tab.
If you’re looking for a social media job, check #socialmediajobs. Or, if you’re a designer, you can use #designerjobs. There, you’ll find tons of job listings to browse.
4. Promote Your Skills
Social media is the perfect place to advertise your skills. You don’t always have to apply to work. But, sometimes, it may come to you!
Consider setting up a professional website. On it, you can have glowing reviews and examples of your work.
For example, if you’re a graphic designer, having a portfolio of your work online is vital. You can create a website or portfolio for other job professions as well, such as if you’re a writer.
With a website that highlights your skills, you can promote them on your social channels. Employers may be looking for someone with your skillset. They may stumble across your website when they see a tweet with your latest article, for example.
As well as promoting your site, include a link to your portfolio in all your social media profiles. Having your link under your profiles will attract attention.
5. Stay Apprised of Industry News
Businesses post all sorts of links to their latest blog posts. Likewise, news outlets like Buzzfeed keep you up to date on current happenings.
Stay on top of the latest news related to your industry. Then, during a job interview, your knowledge will make you more appealing. Interviewers will be impressed that you know what’s going on in the world.
Besides impressing interviewers, you can research companies. Keep your eyes and ears open as you look for your ideal job. Staying abreast of the latest topics may very well result in you jump-start your career.
Conclusion
If you want to take the career world by storm, make the most of social media. There are many ways for you to use it to score a job that fits your dream job criteria.
You don’t have to settle for a job you don’t enjoy when you have the skills to thrive in a position you deserve.
Using social media, you’ll be one step closer to finding a job and starting your professional journey!
