{"id":7624,"date":"2024-09-13T12:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T11:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/blogs\/careers\/?p=7624"},"modified":"2024-08-16T13:28:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T12:28:54","slug":"social-media-superpowers-and-your-job-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/blogs\/careers\/?p=7624","title":{"rendered":"Social media superpowers and your job search"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Social media can supercharge your professional presence. Your online presence<\/a> is the way that you present yourself and one of the ways you\u2019ll be vetted in the recruitment process. Here are some tips to maximise your social media superpowers and secure your future job.<\/p>\n

1. Build your social media skills<\/h4>\n

There are plenty of events and resources that can help you level up your social media skills. Keep an eye out for our regular LinkedIn workshops<\/a> for advice on how to build your online portfolio and take a look at our page on networking with LinkedIn<\/a> for information, support and advice.<\/p>\n

2. Craft your brand<\/h4>\n

Need some help with creating your online brand? Take a look at pages on creating a professional profile or portfolio<\/a>. It\u2019s important to invest time in marketing yourself \u2013 your personal branding can help showcase your skills and attributes which can help you find incredible opportunities.<\/p>\n

3. Invest interest in your industry<\/h4>\n

Most organisations have their own social media platforms, which is a great way of keeping up to date with employers and industries that you\u2019re interested in. Find them on LinkedIn and read their blog if they have one. Learn how to use Labour Market Information<\/a> to search smarter, expand your options and find opportunities in your local area.<\/p>\n

4. Network to uncover hidden gems<\/h4>\n

There are more vacancies in the hidden jobs market than there are advertised vacancies. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important, once you\u2019ve established your professional social media profiles, to then take the initiative and start networking and connect with professionals who may give you insights you won\u2019t find with a simple search engine.<\/p>\n

5. Review your digital footprint<\/h4>\n

Social media can be a great asset, but it can also work against you. Employer\u2019s will often screen potential candidates \u2013 and if they find anything that goes against their social media policies, they may not recruit you. It\u2019s important to review your digital footprint and check your personal social media is private as well as grow and publicise your professional social media.<\/p>\n

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