5 Simple ways to use Social Networks for Job Searching

Social Networking sites give a large base to build good network of friends. There are numerous students and professionals using Social Networks for many purposes including create new friends group, sharing personal interests and even professional benefits. Let’s discuss 5 simple ways to use Social Networks to find new jobs, or switch to new opportunities.

1. Update your Profile fully: Many are having their profiles with very basic information. This will not give any visibility about your knowledge and strengths to anyone. Fill your profile with required details – as much as possible to make it attractive. Make sure the information you give are only facts.

2. Connect with Friends: Try to connect with all your known friends and friends of those friends. Get introduced to new friends and build a healthy network. Don’t limit your friends group inside your office or personal friends – you can even add friends who are not in your professional line – but they can definitely give you an idea about new opportunities.

3. Participate in Groups: There are many communities with specific interest groups. Do join in them and participate actively. Share your knowledge and thoughts. Ask questions and answer to other’s questions. Participate and comment in Polls.

4. Blog your knowledge: Create a small blog to share your knowledge points. Every social networking site is having a small blog section. Use it. Also read other’s blog posts and comment your points. Make yourself visible with your knowledge. Update your status information regularly and use it to promote your professional activities.

5. Connect with other Social Tools: Add your micro blogs, Photo blogs with professional network and promote your personal + professional activities. Share the technical or management news, information though micro blogs and follow other micro bloggers.

Using the above given simple ways, you can get more friends and your visibility in social groups gets you focus. Your friends can refer you in their organizations – by seeing your thoughts and knowledge sharing content. Many HR networks are finding professional with right attitude through social networks only. Use these simple ways and get opportunities.