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The Internet has significantly changed how people go about job hunting. Now, instead of browsing the classified section of the newspaper, most people browse websites like LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong>, Indeed<\/a><\/strong>, and Monster<\/a><\/strong> when they’re looking for jobs. Networking can take place entirely online, and your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 can be submitted to a potential employer with the click of a button. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And then there’s social media and the potential can of worms it opens for job hunters if they’re not following online etiquette to ensure their professional footprint remains professional. Don’t let your digital presence stress you out. Follow these steps to ensure your social media accounts are going to help you professionally and not hinder you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Develop a great personal brand<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whether you start a social media account for professional or personal reasons, you have to be unique if you want to stand out in the noise of the Internet<\/a><\/strong>. Have you crafted a particularly interesting Twitter bio for yourself? Is your body of work an in-depth analysis of how jellyfish react to different genres of music? Find your niche and make sure your online presence is polished<\/a><\/strong>. And don\u2019t forget to use a nice, clear picture for your profile shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Double-check your privacy settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You should always give your social media privacy settings a\nsecond look before diving into job hunting. Can people tag you in photos on\nTwitter? Are all of your Facebook profile pictures publicly visible or just\nyour current one? Who can see your Instagram posts? These are all things to\nconsider when you give your privacy settings a health check. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Update your LinkedIn profile<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It should go without saying that one of the first things you do when you shift into career change mode is to check that your LinkedIn profile is up to date. As the largest professional networking site out there, LinkedIn is crucial to your professional footprint online, especially if you happen to do the next step on this list. And remember to switch the \u201cLet recruiters know you\u2019re open to opportunities,\u201d feature on! You can find it under Job Seeking Preferences in your LinkedIn Settings & Privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google yourself<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve all done it! There\u2019s no shame in Googling yourself, especially\nif you\u2019re job hunting. What kind of results and pictures pop up when you search\nyour name online? Is it stuff that you can control? A great way to make sure\nyou\u2019re putting your best foot forward, digitally-speaking, is having an updated\nLinkedIn profile and\/or website, because those are more likely to land at the\ntop of a Google search for your name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post and follow industry-relevant content<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, when people are trying to hire you, they want to know that you\u2019re an expert in your industry. Sharing industry-relevant content and articles is an easy way to say, \u201cI know what I\u2019m talking about.\u201d Post that ground-breaking article on jellyfish husbandry on LinkedIn. Start a thread on nano-bot technology on Twitter. Show that you\u2019re up to speed on your professional field and, most importantly, very passionate about it. Following industry-relevant hashtags can also help you find the content you want to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engage with industry professionals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you want to be considered an expert in your field, then you should probably start rubbing elbows with your professional peers<\/a><\/strong>, even if that elbow-rubbing is happening online. Is there someone who\u2019s always popping up in the #JellyfishHusbandry hashtag on LinkedIn? Follow them. Does your favorite tech Twitter account retweet a few particular users a lot? Follow them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More importantly, engage with them. Try to start a conversation with your professional peers. You never know; a singular moment on Twitter could turn into a life-changing career opportunity somewhere down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow your potential employer\u2019s social channels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If someone is going through the trouble of checking out your\nsocial media, they\u2019re probably at the very least considering you for the job.\nMake sure you\u2019re following your potential employer\u2019s social channels. Not only\ndoes it show how serious you are about wanting the position, but it will also\ngive you excellent insight into what\u2019s going on at the organization and what\nthey value, which can help out immensely during an interview.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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