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Social Networking - The Professional Way

Sunday, July 13, 2014 6:40 am

Are you wondering why you have not received an employer’s response to your glowing CV?

Perhaps it could be because the internet and particularly social media channels such as Facebook and LinkedIn (combined over a billion members), now provide you with the capacity to showcase your abilities globally. “So, isn’t it great to know over 50% of employers will investigate you online before contacting you?” “That’s great isn’t it?” “Will they be impressed by your professional profile and career achievements or just get a laugh out of those risqué photos or cigar smoking cats you have on your wall?

Remember, you only have seconds to make a good impression on an employer, and displaying unprofessional content on your social media pages and having fun email addresses like smokinghot and stubbornmule (yes, these are real!) are not a proven job placement strategy. Also, there is a growing trend for employers to use companies to evaluate and report on candidate suitability. Consider a recent case where a company reported photos of a candidate on a social networking site featuring multiple weapons. Whether you find this disturbing or not, the point is that you want to showcase your abilities in the best light possible and avoid any comment or image that could jeopardise future career opportunities. Also remember that the more specialised your target industry, the more likely that other employers will make similar searches and decisions based on what they find. “Still think those “funny photos are a good idea?”

Access to social media and in particular LinkedIn profiles now provides you with the greatest business networking opportunities you have ever had and they just keep getting better. The key is to ensure you maximise these opportunities to beat your competition by having your profile completed professionally – Now! Every moment you delay is an opportunity lost.

Call  Trans-Civ today on 1300 366 104  and experience the Trans-Civ difference just like these clients did:

“Trans-Civ is10/10 and essential for those who are serious about giving themselves a competitive advantage in obtaining employment and a rewarding career”. – Mohamed 

and 

 “I got the first job I applied for.  Never happened before” - Naomi 

Remember, the difference between winning a job and losing the job can be a very small margin, a professional LinkedIn profile just may give you the edge you are looking for.

Call us now on to gain the winner’s edge!