You’ve probably heard that social media can be a great resource in your job search. We’ve even recommended it a time or two on this blog as a way to improve employability skills.
Social media can be a way to research companies, create a personal brand and stay on top of industry trends. It can also be an excellent way to build your professional network with people you otherwise might not meet. Navigating relationship building on social media can present some challenges though. At a networking event you might go up to someone and simply introduce yourself. But online, reaching out for that first “handshake” can prove more difficult. Bryant & 斯特拉顿学院在线主办了一场 就业峰会 in 2013 featuring HR and hiring experts from CareerBuilder, 企业, Humana, Marriott International and Microsoft. 在那次活动中, 杰西卡·李, Director of Digital Talent for Marriott International shared several ways to use social media to grow your network.
Don’t Scream “I’m here, connect with me!” Social media is “bit of an organic process,女士说。. Lee. Just like you wouldn’t go in to a cocktail party and demand to connect with someone, you can’t force a social media relationship. “你有一点玩笑, 来回移动, 随着时间的推移, I think that's where things can grow and flourish,女士说。. Lee.
积极参与 There are many opportunities, however, to start a conversation on social media. 在推特上, 例如, if you see that someone has shared an article or video you like, you can simply compliment the person or let the poster know you agree with what the post is about, said Ms. Lee. Another idea is to regularly share ideas about the industry or job field you want to enter. Social media is designed to be a two-way street so actively sharing your thoughts is a great way career management strategy and provides an opportunity to engage in a dialogue with others. Just be sure to do it often since you’re only as good as your last post!
继续恋爱 Social media is a powerful platform, but don’t forget about in-person networking. If you’re connected with someone on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook and know they are going to the same community or industry event as you, be sure to make plans to meet in person (please be sure to do this in a safe, 公共环境!). Making the effort to connect in person, 即使没有成功, could be valuable to making a stronger connection. The most important thing to remember about growing your network through social media is to apply the same principles you would if you were meeting someone in person. 要有礼貌, 是迷人的, 在你可以的时候提出你的意见, and share ideas and thoughts that add value to a conversation. The big advantage online is that people may be more receptive to starting a conversation than in person.
“People have their guards down a bit when it comes to social media and using it from a professional perspective,女士说。. Lee. “So you have this huge potential to just begin building relationships and seeing where it might lead.”
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