{"id":1410,"date":"2017-06-26T08:41:36","date_gmt":"2017-06-26T08:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cn7w3i4565-staging.onrocket.site\/?p=1410"},"modified":"2017-11-10T06:48:10","modified_gmt":"2017-11-10T06:48:10","slug":"how-social-media-helps-or-hurts-your-job-hunting-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/how-social-media-helps-or-hurts-your-job-hunting-efforts\/","title":{"rendered":"How Social Media Helps (or hurts) Your Job Hunting Efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, and according to one survey<\/a>, it\u2019s a prominent feature in modern day job searching processes as well. In fact, this may help explain why half of the active job seekers out there use social networking sites daily and more than one third of employers<\/a> use these sites as part of their hiring process.<\/p>\n

Potential employers have the opportunity of getting a glimpse of who you are (without you knowing about it<\/em>) on sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, and Twitter. They are allowed to have a behind the scenes look at the real you – outside of the confines of a resume or interview – just like job seekers are afforded an opportunity to learn more about the companies they\u2019re interested in, among other things.<\/p>\n

Is Social Media Even a Good Place to Find a Job?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

When used as a networking tool, social media platforms can be a great way to help you find current job openings at companies you\u2019re really interested in. Professionals network and \u2018meet\u2019 hundreds of people online, and here\u2019s why it\u2019s important for you – as a job seeker – to leverage its power:<\/p>\n