Leverage Social Media for Career Success
Social media is an invaluable tool when it comes to achieving career success. Taking a proactive approach by investing in developing your online presence can be the difference between landing that dream job or missing out on important networking opportunities. Applying yourself to various media platforms can be immensely rewarding, as there are many benefits offered by social media for optimising your career potential.
You may be wondering why it is important to have a presence on platforms like Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter. Well, these websites are excellent resources for networking and building connections with people who may have knowledge of career opportunities which would otherwise be out of reach. Many firms including the ones in which I've been employed have posted job openings through social media outlets. Furthermore, developing your network is significant as it gives you an audience in which you can present yourself as someone seeking employment and will help you attract opportunities.
Most importantly, you're establishing yourself as a career-driven individual and creating a brand that businesses can engage with. Whether we like it or not employers do keep themselves involved with the online presense of their employees as they are an extension of themselves. So for that reason we should be mindful what we are posting and ensure our content presents us in the best possible light. Employers will observe your involvement in applicable conversations, so make it meaningful when connecting and engaging with others on topics related to your interests. Just as developers use GitHub to demonstrate their enthusiasm for coding to prospective employers, you need to use social media to show employers your eagerness and passion for your craft. This online representation will set you apart from others vying for the same opportunities. Additionally, this endeavour has added value because it provides an audience that can engage with you if you were to ever go freelancing or launch a business venture in the future.
Establishing such a presence takes consistent work - engaging in conversations related to your interests, sharing insights, news articles, and thoughts, opinions, or ideas around topics of interest, and polling your audience are all great ways of doing this. Exploring industry-specific meetups in your local and neighboring areas, and beyond, can be a game-changer for your professional network. Countless success stories have emerged from connections made at these events, leading to job opportunities and fruitful collaborations for entrepreneurs.Exploring industry-specific meetups in your local and neighboring areas, and beyond, can be a game-changer for your professional network. Countless success stories have emerged from connections made at these events, leading to job opportunities and fruitful collaborations for entrepreneurs. Moreover, don't forget to ask previous employers/colleagues for recommendations on LinkedIn!
For businesses, harnessing the power of brand recognition can be an invaluable asset - and the same rings true for individuals. To become a well-known and respected figure in the job market, take steps to position yourself as a trusted brand. So don't delay, start today and If you really want to Code your Career, this is the way.
