5 Important Things to Know For a Modern Job Search - CareerEnlightenment.com

4. Your online brand can make or break your chanceEmployers  are  using  social  media  to  screen  job  candidates. They’re looking for consistency across networks to determine if you’re the right fit for their opening so, if your personal social media accounts are unprofessional, it’s likely they’ll take that into account when making a decision. Alternatively, if you have a strong online brand and good search results, it can work in your favor during the hiring process.5. Recommendations can help you land a new jobAn employer searching for you online is looking for red flags. What’s the risk of hiring you over the other candidate? Will you stay at the job if they offer it to you?If you have recommendations on your LinkedIn profile, it can put a hiring manager’s mind at ease and give them insight into you as an employee they might not get from your resume or cover letter alone. Plus, they’re words from people you’ve worked with before, which holds even more weight.W hat else do job seekers need to know about today’s job search? If you’re back on the job search after 10 (or more) years, what did you notice was different?