Question

How can using online social networks be an important tool for finding a job?

Answer 1

Answer: Having a good job that suits your personality is very tough in todays world. Despite having good command over our subject of expertise, we find it extremely difficult to find a rewarding job. Though lack of jobs is the main reason behind this phenomenon, but lack of awareness and information about the job market and disconnect between employee and employer are also a good reason. Here, social media can and are playing an important role to bridge the gap. These are the following ways in which social media are serving the cause:

1. Spread awareness and information: Social media is a good way to collect all the information at a place regarding a job. You don't have to toil very hard to collect information related to your field. You can easily open websites like LinkdeIn, Facebook, Twitter etc to find a suitable job and a willing employer. Other than that these sites, bridges the physical gaps between employee and employer. People can actually ask questions for more understanding of a topic. This This way social media is becoming a mediator between the employer and the employer.
2. Networking: Finding someone suitable whom you can talk to ask for guidance relating to your field is a very tough task. Even when you find, it is very hard to contact them and clear your doubts because of many social obligations and layers. Social media can connect you to the person you are seeking advice from. Though it's not easy to gain attention from them instantly, but generally people help on social media and you get your problem solved. In social media, you can also get in contact with your prospective employer or employee and that helps to have a job.

Though social media is not a very conventional way to find a job, but it is certainly an important tool for searching a job. Sooner than later, it will replace the conventional methods.