Branding Yourself on Social Networks During the Job Search…

<h1>Branding Yourself on Social Networks During the Job Search…</h1>Author: <a title="Andrea" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/andrea/286464.htm">Andrea</a> Social networks are the new job boards.  Recruiters and employers heavily rely on business communities such as LinkedIn and are even exploring Facebook and Twitter to extend their search for talent.  Business groups on social networks are exploding and the want ads and job boards are becoming a thing of the past.  If you are in the market for a new position, it is critical that you use these networks to your advantage.  Here are a few tips on some of the more popular sites. LinkedIn is the Taj Mahal of professional networking.  It is the most established and utilized source there is today.  Recruiters are using it in lieu of resume databases and will run keyword/job title searches to contact potential candidates.  One of the great things about using LinkedIn for your job search is that it is also used for so many other functions.  It is a veritable “who’s who” in the business industry and the yellow pages of any gifted sales person.  To best utilize this resource for career opportunities, you must ensure that your profile mirrors your resume.  By highlighting all of your relevant skills and experiences, recruiters and prospective employers searching LinkedIn will more easily find your credentials.   Also, some firms will use it as a part of their background check and if your profile doesn’t match your resume it may give employers some pause and affect your credibility.  Make sure your online profiles truly match your experiences. One question that is commonly asked about is limiting your connections – specifically with regards to recruiters and users that you do not know.   There is much fodder about this and…<a href="http://orionrecruiting.wordpress.com/" title="Orion">Continue reading this article here</a>About the Author: Andrea is a founding member of Orion Recruiting and leads the Chicago Division for Orion Recruiting and has successfully completed over 500 searches worldwide throughout her 10 year career. Andrea began her executive search career in 1996. Before joining Orion Recruiting she has performed as an executive recruiter, recruitment and resume consultant and held various leadership positions within Fortune 500 companies.

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Social networks are the new job boards. Recruiters and employers heavily rely on business communities such as LinkedIn and are even exploring Facebook and Twitter to extend their search for talent. Business groups on social networks are exploding and the want ads and job boards are becoming a thing of the past. If you are in the market for a new position, it is critical that you use these networks to your advantage. Here are a few tips on some of the more popular sites.

LinkedIn is the Taj Mahal of professional networking. It is the most established and utilized source there is today. Recruiters are using it in lieu of resume databases and will run keyword/job title searches to contact potential candidates. One of the great things about using LinkedIn for your job search is that it is also used for so many other functions. It is a veritable “who’s who” in the business industry and the yellow pages of any gifted sales person. To best utilize this resource for career opportunities, you must ensure that your profile mirrors your resume. By highlighting all of your relevant skills and experiences, recruiters and prospective employers searching LinkedIn will more easily find your credentials. Also, some firms will use it as a part of their background check and if your profile doesn’t match your resume it may give employers some pause and affect your credibility. Make sure your online profiles truly match your experiences.

One question that is commonly asked about is limiting your connections – specifically with regards to recruiters and users that you do not know. There is much fodder about this and…Continue reading this article here

Andrea is a founding member of Orion Recruiting and leads the Chicago Division for Orion Recruiting and has successfully completed over 500 searches worldwide throughout her 10 year career. Andrea began her executive search career in 1996. Before joining Orion Recruiting she has performed as an executive recruiter, recruitment and resume consultant and held various leadership positions within Fortune 500 companies. Andrea earned her BA from University of Dayton and graduated with honors. She has authored several recruiting articles in various publications.

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