| Online social media is a fantastic tool for job hunting. | | | | controversial religious/political comments. It's still a |
| The Big 3 (LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter) each have | | | | public forum, and you really don't know who might end |
| their own unique style that you can utilize in different | | | | up seeing something you've said, even if you're trying |
| ways for your job search. But while you're working | | | | to be careful of your privacy. |
| these sites to land the perfect medical sales job, | | | | - Twitter: Twitter is a terrific place to be in the |
| employers and recruiters are looking for you, too. | | | | conversation on just about anything. Again, watch |
| And if you get their attention in the early stages of the | | | | what you say. Keep it professional. Ask questions, |
| job interview process, they're going to be actively | | | | and try to help others. An employer will be impressed |
| searching for more details about you. According to | | | | with someone who's engaged and relevant. |
| one survey, 70% of hiring managers and recruiters | | | | - Show up in unexpected places: In addition to |
| have rejected an applicant based on what they found | | | | interacting on the social sites, think about writing a |
| online. Have you Googled your name lately to see | | | | guest post for a relevant blog, or start your own. |
| what they'll find out about you? | | | | Comment on other writers' articles with something of |
| You can manage your online identity to control your | | | | value. Think about contributing to medical/healthcare |
| reputation and your image in the job market in these 5 | | | | laboratory presentations at conferences. Newsletters |
| ways: | | | | or other publications aimed at laboratory work, medical |
| - LinkedIn: Take the time to set up a professional | | | | device, or other health care industry areas would be |
| LinkedIn profile, join some groups, and get active. | | | | great. |
| LinkedIn is the primary business networking site for | | | | - Be consistent: Get a professional photo (it doesn't |
| professionals. It's a tremendously powerful resource | | | | have to be professionally done; it should just be a |
| for you to research companies, keep tabs on the | | | | formal, businesslike pose) and use that photo every |
| hidden job market, and contact hiring managers about | | | | time a photo is called for. Make sure your name is |
| jobs. A well-crafted LinkedIn profile will showcase | | | | consistently written so that it shows up in a search. |
| your job history, your skills, and your recommendations. | | | | Ultimately, you decide how people will see you. Since |
| - Facebook: Although this can be a great, casual place | | | | you know they'll be looking, be proactive. Make sure |
| to network socially, it's important that you don't get too | | | | they see the confident, competent professional they |
| comfortable. No trashy pictures, bad language, or any | | | | want to hire. |