Social Media in the Job Search 5 Tips for Using Facebook to Find a Job

Social Media in the Job Search 5 Tips for Using facebook inc to Find a JobSocial Media in the Job Search 5 Tips for Using Facebook to Find a JobTypically when it comes to social media in the job search, you probably think of LinkedIn as your number one professional source for finding contacts- and a potential new job. But beyond posting cute pics of your kids and your recent vacation photos, you can utilize Facebook to find a job, too Heres how.Start networking. While many people have a LinkedIn profile, everyone is on Facebook. As youre looking for a job that offers a flex schedule, find out who the hiring manager or your potential boss might be. Then see if you have any mutual friends in common. If youre good friends with the mutual friend, reach out to her and see if she can put in a good word for you.Meet connections in the marketplace. Instead of perusing your friends photos, take a look in Facebook marketplace. You can see who posted the listing and reach out to them directly i f youre interested in applying. Post status updates. You post what you eat for lunch each day (pastrami on rye with deli mustard) so why notlage post that youre looking for a telecommuting job, too? After all, hiring managers will reach out to friends first if theyre looking to hire new talent. But remember that no one will know youre looking for a job unless you say you are. Youd be surprised how many FB friends will be quick to guide you in the direction of a potential new job.Get social. Fan pages on Facebook are not just for expressing how much you love 80s music. So turn your passion into a career by finding topics that relate to your area of expertise and join the groups. Answer questions and post conversational topics as well. Be sure that what you say adds value to the page after all, negative comments and critiques are not going to garner you a job interview. Once youve established a rapport with some fellow group members, you can reach out on LinkedIn and see if they know of any job opportunities, too.Create an ad. You always see the ads that line the wall of your Facebook feed. Now youre about to become one. Write a short, to the point title and text to accompany the ad. Your headline can be 25 characters, while the text of your ad offers 90 characters to impress potential employers. Include a professional photo of yourself in the ad. Facebook will even help you create an audience for your ad, so you can be sure that its seen by the right people.The next time youre logged into Facebook and about to update your profile status, utilize some of these tips to help you find the job of your dreamsReaders, how do you use Facebook in your job search? Let us know in the comments section below