8 Ways Job Seekers Can Leverage Social Media During the Holidays - CareerEnlightenment.com

Share Seasons Greetings and Industry InformationAccording to the Career Advisory Boards Job Preparedness Indicator research, 70 percent of job seekers and 60 percent of hiring managers believe that being able to use social media effectively on the job is an essential skill for employees today. During the holidays, hone this skill by exchanging a mix of seasons greetings and useful information in industry-specific social forums, and by using online contact as a jumping off point to warm, in-person interactions. Alex Levit,  Career Advisory BoardClean Up Your Online Presence For Future Job OpportunitiesExcluding seasonal employment, most employers are not focused on building their staff once the holiday season starts. Job seekers should focus their efforts during this time on improving the quality of the materials employers are likely to see such as Facebook pages and LinkedIn accounts. Make sure everything that might be Googled will present you positively. Edward F. Harold,  Fisher P hillipsIncrease your Net Worth by Increasing Your NetworkA very well networked man once told me, Your network equals your net worth. Owning a staffing firm, I have found this to be very accurate. Networking is one of the best ways to find a new position, as 80 percent of jobs are found through word of mouth. I recommend connecting with an individual within 24 hours after meeting them at a party via one of your primary social media accounts. This shows enthusiasm and good follow-up skills. Your social media accounts will keep you connected to them even after the holidays are over! Jennifer Hill,  JHills Staffing Services