As a labor professional looking for a job in the marine industry, you probably haven’t put too much thought into social media. But today’s ever-interconnected digital work means that following prospective companies in order to find jobs is becoming increasingly more important. While following their website, Facebook page, Twitter feed, LinkedIn presence and more are all important steps, there are some additional things that could help you find the right job at the right time. Here are some things to consider.
Create a great profile.
Regardless of the platform you prefer, your profile needs to be stellar in order for employers to take a second look. It is the first thing anyone sees when they click on your name through social media. For LinkedIn, you want to make sure you have a compete profile with a professional headshot and a good headline that indicates you’re looking for a marine industry job. On Twitter, you can put this in your short bio. In this case, when a company you’re following looks at your profile they’ll see the most important information at a glance.
Use LinkedIn Open Candidate.
LinkedIn offers a feature you may not be aware of that can be a game changer. Putting your desire for a job online hasn’t always been right move, especially if you’re currently working. But this feature can mitigate your risk. Under Jobs, turn on the preference to let recruiters see you. This will only allow recruiters using the paid version of LinkedIn to know you’re on the market.
Review Facebook Jobs.
If you type Facebook.jobs into your web browser you’ll be able to see what a great resource Facebook is for new jobs. Not only should you follow companies that may be a fit for your future career, but you can set your preferences to alert you to new jobs when they’re available. This is a great way to follow organizations and see their open positions right when they’re posted.
Network online.
It has always been the case that networking is an essential part of finding a new job. Let everyone know. In the case of social media, you can post about it on your social networks and ask for connections within the marine industry. It also helps to follow appropriate groups on LinkedIn and participate in discussion so an employer will notice your interest and consider you in the future.
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