in the past keeping up with many
different connections could be a
challenging task
fortunately social networking sites like
LinkedIn Facebook and Twitter have made
it easier than ever to reach out and
forge new connections which are
essential components of any successful
job search it's important to remember
that you're not the only person looking
to make new connections online make it
easy for employers to find and connect
with you across a variety of social
networks by making sure you have a
visible online presence you can do this
by starting meaningful discussions on
your social media networks or
participating in online forums this can
help you become an own voice in
different communities and increase your
online presence remember to practice
discretion when sharing online though
whenever you apply for a job there's a
good chance your employer will try to
learn more about you through social
media embarrassing photos or negative
comments about your current employer
could seriously hurt your job search
most social networks allow you to
control who sees your posts and updates
take the time to modify your privacy
settings to prevent potential employers
from seeing personal photos and
information you may even want to
consider making a professional profile
specifically for networking that
includes details about your work and
education history as social media
networks continue to expand there's
almost no limit to how you can
incorporate them into your job search
don't be afraid to take advantage of
these powerful tools they might just
help you find your next job Goodwill
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