How to Use Social Media to Help Generate Work When You’re Job Seeking

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I had a job interview last week. Amidst all the usual questions, one statement really stuck with me. My interviewer said that, all too often, fresh graduates respond to the ‘So, what have you been doing with yourself since university?’ question in exactly the same way – ‘Well, I’ve been looking for a job.’

The difference was that she was interested in how I had been successful in generating my own freelance work whilst I was actively job seeking, and completing my postgraduate. It’s something I hadn’t thought to shout about before, but in hindsight, I can see how much leverage this experience can give me when negotiating a job offer and a potential role.

So, if you are a recent graduate, embarking on your final year, or just out ghana whatsapp phone number of work, keep reading to learn how you can utilize this time to the best of your ability, and bring in an ever-elusive USP to your next job interview.



Self-promotion
Social media is the simplest and easiest place to start. You can quickly create a handle and post content straight away. Use Twitter to outline your skills – be that in design, blogging, or photography – and use hashtags to collate the work together and make it easier for people to find. If your skills lie in visual work, use Instagram to build a portfolio.

Even if you aren’t successful in finding work, you will be able to show proof of a strong online presence which showcases your dedication to your profession. Don’t underestimate the power of this when job seeking, as it shows your commitment to keep something going without remuneration, or being told to do so.