How a Strong Online Presence Can help You in Your Job Hunt

Posted by Niche Recruitment
20th September 2022

How a Strong Online Presence Can help You in Your Job Hunt

HOW EXISTING ONLINE CAN HELP YOU GET A JOB

It doesn’t come as a surprise that employers are moving their candidate hunt online; with the majority of us existing digitally, employers can now extend their search across a much larger amount of people than ever before. As crucial as CVs and Cover letters are, a strong online presence can help you get the job of your dreams, and here’s why.

LINKING WITH LINKEDIN TO BOOST ONLINE PRESENCE

The professional networking app now boasts 830 million users and more than 58 million registered companies on the platform. Therefore, it doesn’t come as a surprise that LinkedIn’s 2022 statistics, showed that 122 million users received an interview through the site, with 35.5 million being hired by a user they connected with through the platform. If those figures aren’t enough to convince you to set up an account, you may want to reconsider. You may miss out on recruiters like us finding your profile! An online
presence can help bring us to you.

Using LinkedIn will not only attract future employers, but you’ll also be able to connect with your previous colleagues and find out the latest news relevant to your industry. Remember, staying up to date with relevant developments within your sector and community is vital once you reach that interview stage!

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THE ART OF A DIGITAL PORTFOLIO

There’s no doubt that employers place significance on education; in fact, a 2022 High Fliers research report found that the UK’s top employers recruited 2,400 more
graduates in 2021 than had been expected. However, a 2019 UCAS survey discovered that two-thirds of employees look for graduates who also have relevant work
experience.

The trick here is to show your future boss, that you have both the education and experience they desire through your online presence. With employers now scouting online, what better place to
show off your work than in a digital portfolio?

Digital portfolios provide a space for you to display your most significant pieces and achievements, allowing you and potential employers, to reflect on previous projects
and experiences, whilst tracking your progress over time.

Niche Top Tip

To create a successful digital portfolio, match your portfolio design to the desired industry you wish to work in. If it’s fashion, get creative with design and layout. However, keep things tidy and straightforward if your chosen sector is a little more traditional.

PERSONAL BRANDING

By creating a professional online presence, you can decide how you wish to present yourself to your future employer. Having a strong understanding of who you are as an employee and the fundamental values you stand for and look for in your work shows some serious confidence.

Gone are the days when having a degree was enough to get a seat at the table; now, you must stand out from the crowd. A solid personal brand can help you grab employers’ attention and can help separate you from your peers.

Overall, a strong professional online presence will boost your credibility and allow employees to spot you among the many graduates and job seekers. You have the experience and skills; show them off!