Social Media and the Job Search

LinkedIn

Commonly referred to as the “professional Facebook,” LinkedIn is a professional networking site that allows you to identify and connect with potential networking contacts, research companies, and join professional interest groups.

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How do you use it for your career?

Social media can work for or against us. Whether we want them to or not, employers will more than likely Google our name or try to find us on Facebook to find out more about us. This makes being aware of what information we have out there very important.

However, social media aren’t all bad. They are great for networking, and often employers post jobs on them.

The following resources offer some tips on how to use social media to benefit your career:

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