Social media is used on a daily basis by most of the people and here is a career advice for people who are searching for job openings. It is said that social media can be a great searching platform for job. You can start with these following tips:

1) Create your own presence

While Googling your name what do people come across? You need to make a note about it, in today’s digital era most of the candidates are searched by the employers on what profile comes first. If your profile contains many jazzy posts or pics then you need to rewrite your image. If you have anything that should be kept private then do it and create a professional profile on LinkedIn and upload a professional looking photo.

2) Include your known information

Have a look at the social media accounts of other professionals or seniors in your field and this will give you an insight about what is to be included in the profile your create. Include keywords in your profile that the hiring manager or recruiter is looking for.

3) Cautiously say about yourself

Online, provide your best image either by tweeting, updating Facebook status, blogging, etc. Professional value and reputation should be maintained and it is very much important. Delete all the unworthy posts and comment on the social media as it says a lot about you. Therefore think before you write or share.

4) Use your privacy settings

Manage your privacy settings and tools in such a way that only your friends can see your activities. So if an employer searches your profile let them not intrude your personal space.

5) Create your own URL

Include the link of your LinkedIn profile and Twitter handle in your resume but avoid Facebook links. This is another opportunity for your employer to get connected with view and sets you in the professional light.

There are lots of job openings for freshers, just get connected with them to make your career in this field.

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