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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Creating social media for employers


Here are a few suggestions for creating social media for employers:
  • Google yourself, make sure you like what shows up, if you don't delete or revise it.
  • Have a searchable presence on the web - you don't want the employer to think you live under a rock.
  • Have a Facebook account - have information such as education/work/volunteer public so a potential employer can see it. Delete embarrassing/inappropriate photos or make them private.
  • Have a LinkedIn account - keep it up to date.
  • Mention the link to your website/blog or other channels in your resume.

1 comment:

  1. Some great points Saima! To add to your list, I recommend using a third party website like "www.about.me" to be used as a central hub to all your social media platforms.

    What is "www.about.me"?

    This is a free service that lets an individual create a unique, personalized description about them, which is put onto a unique webpage. Aside from a personal write-up describing your interests and a little about you, the website allows users to add multiple social media platform icons that link to your own personal accounts.

    Another feature lets you upload a cover picture that can be used to take up the entirety of the page. This adds another personal touch, which can make your webpage more impactful and engaging. A personalized URL can be chosen for a users webpage. The user then can post this URL on the Internet and share it with whomever they would like.

    This is a great tool to share with a current or potential employer! The webpage can give a good indication of an individual’s character and if the employer would like more information, they can easily check out the individual’s social media platforms.

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