New Force Quick tip: Social media and job hunting.

95% of graduate job seekers in New Zealand are on sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram every single day. The advice we usually hear is make it private! Don’t let employers get a chance to see what you get up to outside of work. We’ve all been guilty of a few late nights sadly documented on our Facebook and Insta feeds. Our number one piece of advice is be smart. Social media is all about how you use it. You should share content that highlights your accomplishments and qualifications in a positive way. Highlight things such as travel, graduation, family, and achievements. If you choose to share content publicly on social media, make sure it’s working to your advantage. Facebook and other social media generally allow you to hide individual posts or photos, so anything that could potentially be viewed by an employer as unprofessional should be hidden. If you do want to keep your Facebook personal, then you can develop your New Force profile. New Force allows you to upload a picture, record a video introduction and write a bio so employers can see a 3-Dimensional view of you that they can’t through a CV or job board. For more tips and advice head to New Force.co.nz/advice – to find how we can help you find your first job. www.newforce.co.nz