How Veterans Can Use Facebook to Search for Jobs

5/11/2012

Your Professional Facebook Account

Upload a professional headshot of yourself as the main photo
Remove inappropriate or questionable photos, wall posts or updates
Be aware of your privacy settings, and adjust accordingly. Consider who can search for you on Facebook, and what and how much information you want people to see
Edit your employment and education information. Provide the most up-to-date data possible, add dates and job descriptions. Make sure this information is consistent if you have a LinkedIn account or online portfolio
Post relevant information about your job search and what type of position you are interested in. People lead to people. Make sure that posts or comments are positive; do not complain about interviews or searching for jobs
Share links to websites or interesting articles that offer best practices or news in your career field or job search

How to Use Facebook in Your Job Search

Friend or Like organizations that you are interested in

Sometimes, companies will post an opening for a job position. You can comment on the post to inquire about the position or gather more information. This will increase your visibility in that space

Stay updated on reading your news feed

Friends, colleagues or experts in the field could post information about a job, or share resources that provide best practices for the job search

Join groups that will help you with your job search

Look at who key members in these groups are and what is posted. Participate, and join in discussions. Ask questions. Add people who engage or respond to your comments. Some Facebook groups for veterans to consider include:

Veterans Employment-This group matches veterans with top companies
Veterans Green Jobs-This group helps veterans transition and connect with employment opportunities
Veterans United Network-This group provides the latest military-related news

Use Facebook Marketplace to search for jobs posted by companies, recruiters or hiring managers