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Most job seekers are finding it hard to keep up with the trends of the job search game. One reason is that employers are finding new ways to exclude and filter candidates from the race. The onus is on the job seeker to present his or her best, and the advantage is on the employer side. So what must you do to get noticed?
There are many sources to find the answer, but I will share this infographic from CareerShift to find some of those answers in one place. Here are some of the highlights:
- 94% of recruiters use or plan to use social media in recruiting efforts
- 78% of recruiters hire through social media
- 72% of active job seekers use mobile devices in their job search
- Employee referrals account for 40% of all hires
What does this mean for you? Well, here are some things you should be doing now:
- Your social media accounts are assets showing value
- You are participating in the “social” by connecting, adding to conversations, and practicing tact and respect at all times
- Do you have a mobile version of your resume? That’s how many recruiters and employers are viewing them
- Getting referred is the most effective way to get an interview. Consider all of your social network contacts/followers/readers as potential referrers. Of course, you’ll do your homework first right?
- Keep your references apprised of your progress good or bad. They will be helpful, and they will provide useful information when they are contacted about you.
- Your references will be inspired by your resilience and perseverance, and may go the extra mile in helping you succeed. All the more reason to keep him or her in the loop.
- Your network includes people who are not online at all. Don’t discount the value they offer
About Mark Anthony Dyson
I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.