Job Seekers Humanize Yourself Through Social Media - CareerEnlightenment.com

2. Consider Sharing another Social Network ProfileLinkedIn isn’t the only profile that you should share when applying to jobs.   While LinkedIn is effective in showing your professional side, social networks like Instagram, Twitter, and Google+ show who you are as a person.   Link one of these social networks can show an employer who you are outside of work. This can give you the leg up in showing your character, personality and attitude.   Many employers want to find out what kind of person you are, both in and out of the office, and non-professional social profiles can help you show them.3. Create a Portfolio or BlogSocial media profiles give you a way to easily share your past work.   The biggest benefit of creating a portfolio is that you aren’t just saying what you did, but instead you showing what you did.   Whether it be a design portfolio, writing samples, or a blog, giving an employer tangible examples of your work will make you stand out. A portfolio puts you a step abo ve other candidates who just list their accomplishments.   In the long-run, hosting some of own work, will serve your career well. Show them how valuable you are.In the competitive job market, using social media to humanize yourself is a great way to get a head start, even before you get to the first interview.   While most candidates are quickly submitting their resume and a generic cover letter, you can submit a bolstered social media profile to show your value.   If only 12% of candidates are submitting social profiles to employers, you’re already ahead of 88% of the competition.   Use social profiles to personify your interest in a company.