How to Find a new JOB Using YOUR Network
Whether you recently lost your job or looking to make a change, finding a job is not what it used to be. Posting your resume on job boards and receiving calls for jobs that are specific to what you are looking for rarely happens. YOU need to take charge – check out the list below to help you get on the right track and find that awesome JOB!!
1. Develop A LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is a powerful tool to easily connect with the right people. Search your target market based on your industry, qualifications, university and interests, and connect with the people who interest you.
For example, if you work in the pharmaceutical industry, you could aim to connect with all potential hiring managers and human resource departments in this industry and in your market. You can even set goals for yourself, such as, “Connect to all hiring managers and human resource managers in the pharmaceutical industry in my city by the end of June.” Vertex Recruiting Solutions offers a service that can grow your number of connections to a specific industry exponentially.
2. Optimize Your Twitter Presence
Like LinkedIn, Twitter is a wonderful place to find a job. Employers regularly send out tweets announcing openings, and the tweets oftentimes include links to their website or the application page. Remember to optimize your Twitter profile as you start looking for jobs on this social channel. Your picture should be current and preferably semi-professional. Also make sure that all of the communication you engage in through Twitter is appropriate. The employer might scroll through your tweeting history, so you don’t want the data to include anything offensive.
3. Visit Facebook Regularly
Many employers regularly post job positions through their Facebook business pages. This means that you should check this social media channel consistently to see what’s available. Also be sure to enhance your Facebook profile so that it includes your employment history and an updated photo.
4. Attend Events
These include ones hosted by charities and professional organizations. Talk to at least one person at every meeting who you haven’t met yet. If you can get the list of attendees beforehand, identify at least one person who you would like to meet and make arrangements to connect there in person. Without imposing, look for an excuse to follow up—by meeting again, or getting a referral to someone else.
5. Connect with alumni
We generally like people who have something in common with us; who share the same values or hobbies; or have gone to the same school. Call the alumni in your region, go to meetings and grow your network. Adding three new alumni per week (through alumni directories or LinkedIn) is a solid approach–even better if these are in your industry.
6. Tap YOUR Network
Everybody knows somebody. Within your existing network there are probably three jobs that would be appropriate for you, but the people who could help open doors to those jobs just haven’t thought of you. Make a list of everyone you know. Set a goal to touch base with three people you have not talked to for a year or more. Meet one of them for coffee or lunch. Identify the 25 most influential people in your network and brainstorm ways to strengthen your relationships with each.
Don’t Delay: Find A Great Job Today!
If you’re serious about finding a job, now is the time to get the search process underway. You can use the strategies outlined above to find a job through social media outlets such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Another wonderful job hunting resource you may want to try is Vertex Recruiting Solutions Corporation. You can learn more about the services they offer by calling them at 416-317-7535.