The obvious answer to that question is yes. And you should make the most of the opportunities that social media offers. Here are some ways that social media can help you in the job search.

1. Your personal website

You can use your website on platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook to advertise yourself and your skills. Many recruiters now routinely scan social media looking for people to hire.

For this reason, however, you need to make sure your site is up to date and professional looking. Keep your work history current. Since recruiters typically don’t spend a lot of time looking at individual sites, you need to lay out your website as you would a resume – short phrases, bullet points, facts and figures to highlight your accomplishments.

Make sure your photo is professional looking as well.

Another way to establish your professional reputation is through blogging on social media. This is a way to show your expertise in your field and attract the eyeballs of recruiters as well. You can use social media to write about or comment on a certain business topic or area that you may be interested in. You can contribute to discussions about business issues that you are knowledgeable in. Anyone can do it – you don’t need any kind of special credentials. If you argue your points well, you can even develop a following online, and your posts will create a ripple effect.

2. Networking

As you are probably aware, social media is a great way to network. There is a wide range of interest groups on LinkedIn oriented around professional and career issues. These are places where you can discuss issues of professional concern with others in your field, as well as getting leads on other opportunities.

3. Job boards, company websites

You can also research companies on LinkedIn, as well as non-profit organizations and government agencies. All you need to do is type the name of the company into the search box and you can access a great deal of information about the firm. For example, you can find out about the most common titles in the company, the location of its headquarters, and a list of employees. You can now also apply for jobs on these sites.

If you are looking for work in the Inland Empire, another place to go in addition to social media is Arrow Staffing. We are one of the leading recruiting firms in the area. Give Arrow a call today.