This post is also available in: Russian, Armenian
You can create a perfect CV, but it will not be noticed if you use ineffective ways of finding a job. Over the past few years job search strategies have undergone number of changes. And the reason is not only the economy, which implies an aggressive competitive environment. During the era of digital technologies and social websites, your CV can be not the first information about you for the potential employer. It is quite possible the first thing that the employer will face with will be your profile on Facebook. Your CV should be perfect, but you must always keep in your mind that you are “some kind of product in the labor market” and your goal is to sell yourself on the best possible terms.
Lots of employers use internet to gather information about new hired employees. It is quite possible that your profile will be found by potential employers. Keep this in mind and build your profile in such a way to make a good impression. Because the good combination of online and offline self-presentation is the key to successful competition in the labor market.
Being on internet, you should use all the clues and connections to reach the position that interests you, even it is just an acquaintance on social websites. Be active in the area you are interested in, make comments under the posts of specialists on forums and communities, chat and exchange opinions. In this area there are not only employees but also recruiters, hiring authorities and this can be a good chance for self-realization. It is quite possible you will be valued as a specialist or as a blogger after a while. Internet is a hidden labor market. The only thing you must avoid is to be obsessive. So, using your professional skills, experience of web communication and simple courtesy you may attract HR Managers’ attention without revealing your real intentions as a work seeker.
This way you can know about the new job openings in the company you are interested in beforehand. Keep in mind – when you represent yourself on Internet you represent your own brand as well. Do your best to make your self-presentation bright and it will not be unnoticed!
