Social Media Recruiting Finding the right job is a herculean task and it reminds me of this saying, “When you want to have something you’ve never had,  You have to do something you’ve never done.”   Job Hunting: I would rather use the term ‘Job Hunting’ than ‘Job Searching’ because competition is so much so that you feel lost in the crowd. The job market scenario does not look very appealing in spite of being well-qualified for the respective positions. Everybody talks about ‘Cracking the Jobs with Hacking the Resumes’ and ‘Preparing a killer resume that is likely to pull you towards a dream job’.     The sad part of the story is, “Dream jobs never exist and how can you land on something that is not there?” Of course, I go with you, ‘Resumes are indispensable for kick-starting the process; yet you need that extra something, which I would like to call the ‘J’ factor (people are getting bored of ‘X’ factor ‘J’ stands for job factor).   Social Media Networking: Let me put it simply; you have to get noticed to capture the plum job. Market yourself in such a way that recruiters can never say no. Well, you guessed it right, “SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKING” within quotes is the need of the hour and NOW-A-DAYS recruiters gauge the personality of the prospective candidates through social media networking sites like FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND LINKEDIN. Are you a people-person? Social media recruiting has become indispensable and most of the recruiting agencies overlook traditional channels like employment exchanges and classifieds and prefer the former source as the approach is more direct and focused. If you have a well-built profile in Facebook or LinkedIn your chances of landing on an enterprising job is guaranteed. Further. if you are an active member of a LinkedIn group or a Google Community, you stand a bright chance to capture the attention of big recruiters searching for the right talent. How prepared are you? The question is ‘How prepared are you to link a bait’ and ‘What are your chances?’ Social media recruiting has become a routine process in most of the ‘top-most’ companies and if you are not aware of the significance, you have everything to lose. Try to understand that, 40% of people socialize more online than they do face-to-face, 100.000 tweets are sent, 2 million queries are searched on Google and 684.478 pieces of content are shared on Facebook every minute. (Statistics courtesy- http://www.onrec.com/) Bumper Benefits for the recruiter: By using social media as a recruiting source companies straight away Cut the exorbitant outsourcing bill payments to external HR agencies as this is completely free Direct contact with the candidate and can assess his personality first hand Word of mouth referrals through social media (Social media is modern day word of mouth marketing) do the companies and employers Himalayan good by making prospective candidates stand in queue before them which otherwise proves to be a tough and expensive task. There is less spam as the communication is transparent that proves to be a win-win situation for both, the employer as well as the potential candidate Employers can bang on their potential targets by clear-cut job specifications and LinkedIn proves to be the top most destinations for social media recruiters. Social media recruiting fits companies of varying sizes and spheres In a single click the employers and recruiters have access to almost all information needed to write an authentic ‘Biography’ about you. If LinkedIn profile supplies professional information, Facebook shows your personal side. It raises a question though, ‘Are you social media-responsible?’, In other words ‘Are you behaving properly in the virtual...

Creative Resume Writing A creative resume is a powerful tool that allows you to showcase your unique skills, experiences, and personality in a visually appealing and memorable way. By breaking away from the traditional format, you can captivate potential employers and stand out from the competition. To create a creative resume, begin by identifying your key strengths and achievements, then brainstorm creative ways to present them visually. Consider incorporating elements like color, graphics, and typography that align with your personal brand. Additionally, focus on crafting a compelling narrative that highlights your passion and demonstrates your suitability for the desired role. Have a look at the following resume. It sounds very professional and has all the necessary skills outlined and highlighted in a crisp manner. This is how your resume should be. Tips to Write a Creative Resume Think like the employer Understand what the employer wants and customize your information to address those requirements specifically. Choose a basic font Go for a 11 or 12 font size and use Arial or Times New Roman, that will give a professional look and also legible. Write a custom resume for every job When applying for jobs that are a perfect match for your qualifications and experience. No picture please If the company wants to see your face they shall very well visit your LinkedIn Profile. Review resume examples before you start Before you start work on writing or updating your resume, review resume examples that fit a variety of employment situations. Alternatively take a look at this creative resume. The candidate is a model, so featuring her profile with a photo becomes inevitable. Tricks to Impress Your Employer Keep it clean A recruiter or hiring manager may only see your resume for 15 to 30 seconds, so don’t give them a second thought. Create Social Proof When a potential employer googles your name, they must understand what other think of you. Get feedback from employers If the employer agrees to give you feedback, he most probably will accept your request for a  visit to the office. Associate with big brands By associating yourself with the right kind of people and brands, you will develop the kind of authority that will stand out to employers. Show off why you are a perfect fit for the role Organize and customize your resume to highlight your transferable skills and experience, so they can tell in 10 seconds that you are qualified. Resume writing need not be a scary thing, because who will better understand yourself other than you? Note: All the names and positions, company names given in the resume are...