Job hunting on social media

Many jobs are filled through social media before they ever reach public job ads. An active, professional presence puts you in front of recruiters.

You will need

• LinkedIn profile
• A tidy social media presence
• List of companies you are interested in

Steps

1. Tidy up your social media

   Check what a search engine finds about you. Make posts private if you don't want an employer to see them.

2. Update LinkedIn

3. Follow companies

4. Join industry groups

5. Say you are looking for work

6. Share your expertise

7. Get in touch directly

8. Be consistent

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