Your online profile is more important to you now than ever before especially if you are looking for a job! Being in the job market can sometimes be a little depressing, but in the age of Web 2.0, there are plenty of other things you can do to stand out from the crowd and get that position you want. So how can you successfully market yourself online and really stand out? Are You on LinkedIn ? #1 What does your professional headline say about you Does your professional headline say exactly what you do or does it say “Manager at XYZ Ltd.”? You have 120 characters, so be creative. Try something like “Hands on retail Manager for a manufacturing and distribution company". #2 Use your three hot links Have you used the three hot links appropriately? Rather than using the standard “my website,” choose the “other” option and create a link back to your Facebook business page or your blog. Think about exposure of your own personal brand while you’re in the job market. ...
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