{"id":2905,"date":"2023-02-15T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T09:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/uncategorized\/social-media-and-graduate-jobs\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T12:35:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:35:37","slug":"social-media-and-graduate-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/information\/university-students\/social-media-and-graduate-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to act on social media to land my dream graduate job"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can your social media profiles<\/a> impact on landing that dream graduate job? We reached out to the recruitment experts at Yolk<\/a> for a few pieces of advice and insights on managing your social presence while on the job hunt.<\/p>\n

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LinkedIn:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s start with the number one professional social media channel. LinkedIn<\/a>. LinkedIn is also a great job search engine as well as an amazing networking tool. And there is no doubt that an all-star profile can increase your exposure to graduate job opportunities and boost your chances of landing that dream one.<\/p>\n

At the end of the day, your LinkedIn profile is an online CV so make sure your profile is active, truthful, complete and up to date. Include any relevant soft skills or experiences. You can also include portfolio work on there. For example, if you’re applying for a job that\u2019s applicable to your dissertation, why not upload it to your profile. Don\u2019t be afraid to connect with potential employers and build your network. Also share relevant industry posts you come across and comment on others.<\/p>\n

However, don\u2019t be one of those who end up on The State of LinkedIn<\/a> on Twitter. If you haven\u2019t come across this twitter profile yet, it\u2019s well worth a look of how NOT<\/strong> to do LinkedIn!<\/p>\n

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Personal Channels:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the same way a complete and active LinkedIn profile can send a positive image to your network, your activity on non-professional social channels can be to your detriment.<\/p>\n

Many employers and recruiters will review your social media profiles before interview stage, in fact, a study for Monster found that nearly half screen job candidates through social media. They’re on the lookout for any red flags, such as posting inappropriate material, continually ranting or posts that lack proper spelling and grammar.<\/p>\n

Remember Tweets, Facebook and Instagram posts are part of your personal brand and should either private or employer friendly. Therefore, either delete those freshers\u2019 photos of you, your mates and that \u201cborrowed\u201d traffic cone, or lock your profile down. How many stories have you seen in the news or shared online where an employee has been disciplined for sharing inappropriate content that may affect the perception of a company\u2019s public image?<\/p>\n

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The Social Rules: <\/strong><\/h3>\n

When it comes to your socials, what should you do to your profiles and their content? Here are a few tips:<\/p>\n