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4 X SO USE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA TO GET THAT JOB
The first thing we do when someone applies to us is check her Facebook. If it looks somewhat okay (if you use #blessed for example, you immediately end up under the T of Doubtful case), then we continue the conversation. Only a naive fool still thinks that social media is for private use; it can make the difference between getting or keeping that job.
I once fired an intern on the spot (who clearly had not read) due to an incredibly awkward Instagram post. And maybe you still remember that tweet from Eva Hoeke, then editor-in-chief of Jackie (that’s a magazine that used to exist) where she created a shopping page in the style of Rihanna, and the editor thought it was such a great idea to put 'Niggabitch' as the headline. Through the digital highway, that news quickly reached Rihanna herself, and she, yes very strangely, found it just a bit less funny. Long story short, Eva resigned and went on to become one of the best and funniest columnists and interviewers in the country, so all's well that ends well. this piece Long story short, social media is here, so you might as well use it well.
1. Take two Facebook accounts.
Pretty tricky when your new boss sends you a friend request. You obviously don’t want to ignore that, but you also don’t really feel like him seeing you half-drunk, scantily dressed, and cheekily winking at the camera during Bungalup. No worries, I have the solution. You create a Facebook page where you present the sanitized version of yourself and one for those who always love you, even in less flattering conditions.
"Pretty tricky when your new boss sends you a friend request".
”2. Show affinity with your field”
Are you a fashion photographer but I only see photos of rare bird species on your Instagram, then I have the feeling that you’re not really in your place. The brother of my sales director Daniëlle lives in Japan where he takes care of special visits from tourists. His account @Kinjo breathes his love for Japan and his sense of style. So good that he is followed by Instagram itself (and they only follow about 80 people). A textbook example of how it should be done. Now I understand that not everyone has the gift to create a fantastic account, but it’s always good to write about your field. You share a special study you’ve read on Twitter or like a post from a colleague. Show involvement. The executive producer of Holland’s Next Top Model always posts her viewing figures on Facebook or shares other special facts from her field.
In some industries, having a good LinkedIn profile is extremely important. Make sure to fill that page out creatively so that you as a unique person come into your own. Instead of a bullet-point CV, you can also write a narrative piece about your life path. Are you not so good at that yourself? Ask someone who can.
3. LinkedIn
by the way, some tips for the perfect CV. Make sure to have a good photo and clearly and specifically describe what your tasks were at each job. If you really want to score points, ask people to 'review' you. Here 4. Make a video.
If you want to stand out with your CV in the pile of applications, make a nice digital presentation of yourself where you tell who you are and why you are so incredibly nice and suitable for that job.
Go for it, and sending flowers is always allowed once you’ve got that job.
The first thing we do when someone applies to us is check her Facebook. If it looks somewhat okay (if you use #blessed for example, you end up….
