Using Social Media In Your Job Search 101 | Expert Tips On Using Social Media to Get Your Next Job

Social media is one of the most overlooked ways to search for jobs — which is strange, because it’s also one of the most effective. That’s right, approximately 92% of companies use social media to directly hire candidates, so if you haven’t incorporated this option into your job search, you should! Today, I’m showing you exactly how to perfect your profile and get it in front of recruiters at your dream brands. We’ll be covering job search hashtags, following strategies, connection tips, and more. I’ll also be showing you how to use social media for job searches, and how to set up alerts that tell you the moment a dream job posts on socials. That way, you’ll be one of the first applicants to hit the recruiter’s desk — er, DMs — and you stand a better chance of winning your dream role. __ Want more career content from me? Subscribe to my Tamika’s Career Tea e-newsletter to receive bi-weekly career, resume, and LinkedIn tips to keep you on your A-game: https://www.thompsonresumes.com/career-tea-newsletter Visit my blog: https://www.thompsonresumes.com Need help with your resume? Let's work together! *** Visit my website to view pricing and schedule your consultation: https://www.thompsonresumes.com*** ___ Chapters: Intro – 0:01-1:46 Tidy up your profile to make it branded, polished, and professional – 1:50-4:32 Follow job search-related hashtags – 4:34-7:30 Follow profiles and pages of companies you want to work for – 7:34-9:27 Identify and connect with company employees and leaders – 9:30-12:25 Post in online groups and forums – 12:30-14:05 Make sure your resume can be sent anytime – 14:08-15:11 Recap – 15:13-15:20 Like this video – 15:49 Work with me on your resume – 16:14-17:01 Subscribe to my channel – 17:26 Connect with me on social media – 17:05-17:16