Like and share: How to use social media to get a job

Leading experts give tips on how to get noticed by employers on social media — and what not to do. Ruth O’Connor reports.

With employers demanding more from potential employees it’s valuable to consider the power of social media to stake your place in the job market. An engaging presence online can help you build contacts, showcase your passion, or mark you out as a great potential employee.

Personal branding expert Maeve Ahern O’Neill believes that LinkedIn is vital when looking to enhance career prospects. “Although it is viewed as a padded version of a CV, it is a way to showcase more than a CV can,” she says.