The Power of Networking
May 8, 2018
At Get Hired Local, we bring the jobs to you, however, that’s just the beginning. An impressive resume and impression are necessary to secure every career. Because there are many components that make up a successful job search, what happens after you’re prepared?
Networks are the future of meeting people and connecting with employers. Making sure your online presence is as impressive as it is on paper is paramount. In this blog, we’ll learn about optimizing your online presence and making connections. Are you ready? Let’s get started.
Utilize Online Networks
By now, you are probably familiar with LinkedIn, and for good reason. LinkedIn is one of the most effective ways to meet your employers and colleagues online. After finding a job on Get Hired Local, you can use LinkedIn as a valuable tool moving forward. If you’re new to LinkedIn, start with writing a compelling biography about your work history and future aspirations. Then proceed to fill out your work, volunteer, and skills experience. Based on your experience, interests, and connections, LinkedIn will automatically recommend jobs and connections, which will continue to grow your network.
Gain Valuable Input
If you have found a job on Get Hired Local, congratulations! Don’t stop there, keep going! Find your employers on LinkedIn. Find current employees and ask about the job; get their input. This process also works the other way around as well. Employers will often search you on LinkedIn to gather information.
Making sure you’re properly presented online is key to landing the job. At Get Hired Local, we don’t want to just bring you jobs, but further equip you to successfully being hired. After reading this blog, we hope you’ll utilize online networks such as LinkedIn after finding your job on Get Hired Local. Having this tool will not only help employers find you, but also help you connect with them. Find your dream job today with Get Hired Local!