5 WAYS TO SEARCH JOBS

Searching for a job can be most depressing task if one is not using proper tools. Job-hunting today is tougher than it's ever been before. So how do you find a job you want? Now we all know that we have different social networking sites to help us to find a job. Social networks provide a fresh avenue for professionals to make new contacts. But it's not enough to just setting up an account and wait for the opportunity to come. If you really want to use social media to get a job, there is some serious commitment and work involved.

Here are some tips to increase your visibility online to find a job.

Network on LinkedIn

Most of us have a profile in LinkedIn, but just open a Linked In profile in not sufficient. Sometimes we don't even complete our profile. But it's very important that you keep your profile live and fresh. Import all your contacts from your email ID, regardless of how remotely you may know them. Try to build your network before you need it. Get LinkedIn recommendations from your colleagues as a strong recommendation from your manager highlights your strengths and shows that you were a valued employee. Find out where people from a company go next.

Blog

Writing on your own blog can be the biggest asset to find a job. You can write a post about why you are worth hiring and sent the link to as many connected people around asking them if they help. Moreover find other blogs in the industry you are seeking employment in and participate. Check out the guidelines about contributing and contribute if you can.

Stream your Video resume on YouTube

Through a video resume, you can find an attractive way to seek a job to showcase your abilities beyond the capabilities of a traditional paper resume. The video resume allows prospective employers to see, hear and get a feel for how the applicant presents themselves. Though it's a new trend to post your resume but it can be the great way to break through the typical job hunting habits. In your video resume you can shortly describe the value you can contribute to a given position, explains why you are the best person for the job and talk about your background in a story-like format. Explain your professional skills and upload it on YouTube and provide a link on networking sites.

Be active on Twitter

Twitter is the ultimate utility to connect directly with recruiters and employees at companies you want to work for. People can tweet about their job hunting

process and in this way you can receive responses from companies. Make a complete profile of yours and link where employers can find more information on you.

Facebook Ads

Many professionals are now using the social networking site effectively to get noticed. Facebook ads are creative and it has the potentiality to target the right audience. It allows businesses and individuals to advertise using Facebook's news feed and you can use a picture (professional) that can travel through the news feed of friends. Through the ad, you can give the viewer a quick description of who you are, what you do and what job you want in few words.