Using social media to find jobs
How can social networking help me find jobs?
Students using social media to look for jobs
- Watch "Social Media and Graduate Job Hunting" two minute video
- Watch "Using social media for self-marketing and job research"
- Twitter tips.
- Top 10 tips: using social media to find work
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. Engage with professional bodies, 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 to 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.
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
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
