Job Hunt via Facebook

Brent Robbs, Tax Associate

There are the old school methods:  newspapers, cold calls, and career fairs.  And there are the new school methods:  websites completely devoted to searching for jobs and posting resumes, company websites, and Linked In.  When it comes to job hunting, the options are virtually limitless. 

So what’s missing?  Have you heard of this small social networking site that allows you to connect with 750 million of your closest friends?  That’s right, Facebook.  Many companies are turning to Facebook when it comes to recruiting new employees.  Companies have their own Facebook pages where you can find general information about a company as well as what’s going on within a company.  Many businesses now include recruiting videos, job listings, and instructions for submitting your resume.

So if you feel like you’ve exhausted every means when it comes to searching for that new job and you don’t know what to do next, it may be time to give Facebook a shot.  But remember, if you’re contacting a company through Facebook, they will be looking at your Facebook page as well.  Before you start searching for companies, liking their pages, and submitting your resume you should update and sterilize your profile.  Companies enjoy seeing the personal side of employees through Facebook, so don’t make it look and feel like your Linked In page.  Just make sure the personal side you’re showing is the personal side you want potential employers seeing!