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JOB HUNTING
there, update your profile and connect
with as many like-minded professionals
as possible. Request endorsements from
people you've worked with to create a fuller
profile and give prospective employers a
good idea of your skills and credibility.
Tweet it
LinkedIn isn't the only social media tool for
job hunters. Twitter can be invaluable too.
Start by building a bio that sums you up and
specifies what you're looking for, including
a professional-looking photo and a link to
your CV. Then follow people or companies
you'd like to work for - people often
tweet when they're changing positions.
When looking for a job, make use of
Twitter's advanced search to specify the
location and add keywords and hashtags.
Recruiters are often active on Twitter and
may tweet you links to jobs that fit the bill.
Paint a picture
Pictures are great at telling stories, and
this is never more true than on Instagram.
Use the app to connect with companies
that interest you and learn about their
company culture - it could give you the
edge when it comes to an interview.
Make sure you have different professional
and personal accounts, though. Be
mindful of what you post and make sure
you're portraying the right image. Tag a
conference you've attended or a screenshot
of something you've done professionally,
and upload only those photos you
wouldn't mind a potential boss seeing.
Make a good impression
While Facebook isn't the number-one
choice for job hunting, you do need to
make sure your profile represents the best
possible you because potential employers
will check it out. Make sure there's nothing
there you wouldn't want a prospective
employer to see. Remove any distasteful
Strategic job hunting
There are lots of websites that
can help you find the right job
vacancies. Here is just a selection
CAREER TEACHERS Jobs for UK and
overseas teachers and support staff.
careerteachers.co.uk
CHARITYJOB Non-profit, NGO,
social enterprise, CIC and voluntary
jobs. charityjob.co.uk
CV-LIBRARY Vacancies across all
industries, from aviation to
warehouses. cv-library.co.uk
EVENBREAK Putting disabled
jobseekers in touch with inclusive
employers. evenbreak.co.uk
GRADTOUCH Graduate jobs and
internships. gradtouch.com
or offensive posts, and any photos that
show you in an unfavourable light. Check
your privacy settings to make sure your
posts are only seen by your friends.
Snap to it
Other social media channels provide
opportunities, too. Snapchat, which focuses
heavily on images shared for 10 seconds
or used to create a story, also carries feeds
from brands, publishers and influencers.
Build a Snapchat stream to follow relevant
companies and check out how they engage
with consumers, so when you apply for a
job you know what they've been doing.
Build a relationship
If you choose to use a recruitment agency,
make sure you take the time to get to
know the consultants, so when they
need to match candidates with positions,
they think of you first. Most agencies
concentrate on specific recruitment
sectors, so do your research and find the
best consultant for your chosen field.
They will have the contacts you need and
relationships with the best companies.
" LinkedIn is used by more than 830 million
people around the world, so if you haven't
already signed up, make sure you do "
FORCES RECRUITMENT
SOLUTIONS Ex-military recruitment
specialists. forcesrecruitment.co.uk
GRADUATE RECRUITMENT BUREAU
Entry-level careers. grb.uk.com
RATE MY PLACEMENT The best
student employers in the UK.
ratemyplacement.co.uk
WORKING MUMS Part-time,
flexible full-time and home-based
jobs. workingmums.co.uk
Create a stand-out CV
Your CV is often the first point of contact
between you and a prospective employer, so
you need to make it as effective as possible.
It's selling you as the best candidate, so
make sure you grab their interest fast
(turn the page for tips on how). Ensure it
is worded for the job you're applying for
and that it's relevant. Put your key skills
and specific experience near the top,
and keep it to two pages at the most - no
one is going to read more than that.
Follow up
With so many job vacancies out there at
the moment, you may find that responses
to applications are slower than usual.
If you send a CV and don't receive an
acknowledgement of receipt within a few
days, follow up with an email. If you've
received a receipt but nothing more, send
an email after a few days if it's a startnow
job, or after a couple of weeks if it's
a graduate position with recruiters.
Show your skills
If you're struggling to get anywhere with
your job search, it's worth looking at
gaining work experience. Even if it has
nothing to do with your chosen career,
many skills are transferable and it looks
better if you're doing something with your
time. It could even lead to thinking about a
career you've never considered before.
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