You already know that social media is considered one of the top places to look for a job. But how do you even get started when looking at shipyards in your area? Where do you look and how do you not get lost down a rabbit hole of celebrity gossip and photos of cats? There are a few ways to find jobs using this social media platform, including Facebook Jobs and following marine industry pages. Here are a few things that can get you started.
Using Facebook Jobs.
Facebook Jobs is a section of the site dedicated to compiling jobs published by local companies. Using Facebook’s algorithms, it will pull up jobs from employers in your area. You can further search for marine industry jobs. When you click on them, you can follow their process to apply for jobs online. You can also follow individual companies if you want to make sure you don’t miss anything. Visit their pages often, because they might not show up in your regular feed.
Applying with local companies.
Facebook jobs does offer an online application process that companies will utilize when they post on this social network. But before you click on the “apply” feature and begin the process, read all of the information in the job posting to make sure you’re not missing any important application instruction. If you miss a vital piece of information, your application may be disregarded.
Maintain a professional profile.
Your profile on Facebook should also be treated as a professional page for yourself. Even with high-security settings to prevent potential employers from seeing all of your content, there are a few things that will always be public. These things include your profile and cover photos, which will always be visible in a Facebook search. Unprofessional photographs or questionable content will cause employers to look elsewhere.
Engage with businesses.
You should also not limit yourself just to online applications. By interacting with the brand managers of your target companies, you begin to form your own online brand recognition. Choose a few marine industry companies to follow, the ones you would most like to work for. Follow their posts online and make appropriate comments to their content. Also, share their content with your network. They may consider you sooner if they see your application or are looking for new talent.
Work with a leader in shipyard staffing.
Are you ready to use social media to help you find your next shipyard job? Contact the recruiters at Hutco to learn more.
