5 Keys to My Job Search - CareerAlley

5 Keys to My Job Search - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Are you doing everything you can to make sure that your job search ends with a great job offer? Are you secretly sabotaging your work needs? There are vital things that you can do to accelerate your job search and boost your chances of getting a great job. Here are a few items that will get you some great results. Staying on Social Media It may seem counterproductive but when you are on social media you can stay abreast of job openings and make great networking connections. LinkedIn is a great way to get your skills seen by major job seekers. Keep your profile fresh and current and stay focused on being very active there, as the more you connect with, the greater your chances of nailing that one great job. Potential employers have been known to troll LinkedIn prior to placing job ads, so you may get a job before you realize the company is even hiring. == Additional Resources 5 Tips for Using Social Media When Job Hunting Update Your Resume In addition to making sure that your resume is flawless in grammar and punctuation, you are going to want to keep it as current as possible. If you start taking online classes or tests, make sure it is on your resume. Even prior to completion you can list it as in progress so potential hiring managers know that you are in the process of furthering your education and skill set. == Additional Resources 5 Major Differences Between Winning and Losing Resumes Make a Brand If there is one thing that will help you the most in getting a great job is establishing a brand. While many out there seem to be a jack of all trades, if you are an expert in your niche youre more apt to be hired for that niche. Finding your brand, what you do and how you do it, can be as simple as looking over your past jobs and education. What has stood out the most, what is your passion? Build on this and start to mold your social media accounts and your page to this new brand. Target Companies Make a list of about 20 companies that you could see yourself working in some manner. Target these companies first and each day make a connection to one of them. Connections can be in the form of a phone call or email, or simply connecting through social media. As you network among these top companies, youll need to be professional and prepared, because theyll want to see you at your best. == Additional Resources Company Career Sites Stay Up to Date on Your Trade Whenever you are trying to get hired, you need to make sure you are staying current on new innovations and trends in your field. The worst thing possible is for a hiring manager to comment on a hot new trend and you know nothing about it, that will date you and send your application to the bottom of the stack. Stay hip and aware of everything going on, plugged in to the latest and greatest. Job searches can be long and tiring, especially if you arent doing it properly. With these helpful tips, you can be assured that your are shaving time off your job search and should be able to find a great job in less time. About the Author: Tina Samuels writes on how to improve reviews online, social media, small business, and marketing. This is a Guest post. If you would like to submit a guest post to CareerAlley, please follow these guest post guidelines. Good luck in your search. Joey Trebif