You're searching for a job. Perhaps you want to make a career change, or get a job that pays more or has better prospects for the future. Maybe you have been, or are about to be, made redundant and need to get a new job. Whatever the reason there are many things that you can do to improve your chances and building an online profile is one of them.
1. Put your CV (Resume) online. If employers can download your CV it can make a strong impact. Make sure that the format is widely compatible, PDF is probably best, and that you build in appropriate keywords to your CV and the filename.
2. Present yourself as an expert. If you have skills and expertise then show that online. Write articles and publish them online. You can publish on article sites and also consider trade specific sites. Don't forget about things like blogs and online forums.
3. Get your name out there. Building a good profile on professional networking sites (such as LinkedIn) can make you easy to find and give prospective a lot more information about you.
4. Keep you profiles current. If you are publishing articles, blogging, posting on forums and using networking sites, then remember to keep your profile up to date with any relevant experiences, skills, training etc.
5. Keep your online profile professional. Don't forget that prospective employers can also see what you have posted on social networking sites like Facebook so be careful what goes on there. Make sure your privacy settings prevent casual viewers seeing your full profile and consider if there is anything that you have posted that could harm your chances of getting a job.
1. Put your CV (Resume) online. If employers can download your CV it can make a strong impact. Make sure that the format is widely compatible, PDF is probably best, and that you build in appropriate keywords to your CV and the filename.
2. Present yourself as an expert. If you have skills and expertise then show that online. Write articles and publish them online. You can publish on article sites and also consider trade specific sites. Don't forget about things like blogs and online forums.
3. Get your name out there. Building a good profile on professional networking sites (such as LinkedIn) can make you easy to find and give prospective a lot more information about you.
4. Keep you profiles current. If you are publishing articles, blogging, posting on forums and using networking sites, then remember to keep your profile up to date with any relevant experiences, skills, training etc.
5. Keep your online profile professional. Don't forget that prospective employers can also see what you have posted on social networking sites like Facebook so be careful what goes on there. Make sure your privacy settings prevent casual viewers seeing your full profile and consider if there is anything that you have posted that could harm your chances of getting a job.
If you are looking for a new job and want to find out more then visit us here to get a free career change report and CV writing guide or e mail us on info@newwavelength.co.uk
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