Using social media to find jobs
How can social networking help me find jobs?
Students using social media to look for jobs
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You're probably already using social networking to chat to friends and organise your social life. You can also use it to develop your career.
Many organisations use social media to communicate with students and graduates, so if you're not connected you may be missing out.
Which social network does what?
- Twitter - Keeps you up-to-date with what's happening in a sector or company, Keep track of well-respected individuals and professional bodies; engage with individuals or companies.
- Facebook - 'Like' those companies that you're interested in working for and the professional bodies for the career area that interests you. You'll then get updates such as job vacancies and events.
- LinkedIn - this is a professional network, It is not intended for socialising. Make connections for career development or business opportunities. Join groups and engage in discussions. Organisations also have profiles on LinkedIn providing background information including statistics. Use these to gain regular company updates and search for companies by location or specialism.
Tips on using LinkedIn:
- Think of it like your CV - include previous jobs, work experience, interests and achievements, and education.
- Target organisations you would like to work for and linkin with graduate recruitment teams to ask questions.
- Using LinkedIn as a student or graduate - what is it and why you should join
How to use social networking accounts
- Be active on your account.
- Target organisations you are interested in working for. LinkIn with with graduate recruitment teams. Feel free to ask them questions.
- Share relevant information.
- Write professionally and accurately.
- Be polite, answer questions and pass on useful information.
Network with the Career Development Centre
Find out about the latest jobs, sector information, job hunting tips and industry trends:
- Follow @derbyunicareers on Twitter,
- Like University of Derby Careers Facebook Fanpage
- Link in to University of Derby Careers students and graduates sub-group
