Online Presence During Job Search

Many of us have an online presence by having profiles on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn and potentially more. But how and why does this have an impact on our job search?

Give some attention to your LinkedIn profile

You have started your job search? Great! It is time to update your LinkedIn profile. Connect with peers from school and college, former colleagues and managers, suppliers and anyone you have met throughout your career to date. Don’t be shy! Add a quick message to your request to connect and see your network grow. It is important to choose a photo that is relevant to your career- it is wiser not to choose a photo from your last night out.

A positive and professional online presence on social media is key.

Be aware that employers could look you up on platforms such as Facebook. Don’t forget that you want to give the best and professional impression of yourself, which is why you should be mindful of your posts on potentially controversial topics, negative comments about former workplace etc. and photos you have uploaded to your profile.

Create your own website

Absolutely, this will not be for everybody however if you have the ability to create and administer your own personal website you should really consider this as this an opportunity to impress employers. Your website could showcase for example a portfolio of past work achievements and creative works.

IRD Duhallow’s SICAP-funded Job Centre offers support and guidance to people in relation to CV preparation, the interview process and job seeking. Contact Stephanie on 02960633 for assistance. SICAP 2018-2022 is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development with co-funding from the European Social Fund (ESF) as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020