Can social media really help you find a job?

More and more social media is entering our lives, our workplaces and our homes. Enquiries to "join my network" pop into our inboxes everyday. But can social networking really help in your job search? More than ever businesses and workplaces are tweeting, linking in and setting up facebook pages as ways of marketing their services. For the job seeker this can provide a wealth of information. What is the company's social media presence, what topics are they presenting and how current are their posts. Having a good understanding of a company gives you valuable information that you can use in your job search. It can help you target who to contact for informational interviews and identify a company's mission, beliefs and values that can help you tailor your resume and coverletter. How to use social media in your job search efforts is just one way that VCCS can help you. Come in and see us to find out more.