While you might not need to network online to get a job, it is one place employers are looking for candidates. In 2012, over 90% of companies were planning to use Social Media as part of their recruiting strategy, and this remains true today. Being present on social media increases the chances that you will be found by potential employers searching for candidates for their open positions, and allows those employers to gain an impression of you from content you want them to see. It also helps you appear up-to-date with technology and active in your profession.

By using social networking sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook, you are able to extend your connections into companies and fields where you would like to work, which increases the chance that an employer will find you.

For information on how to use social media professionally, review our Online Social Networking webpage.