In 2012, employers report plans to increase internship hires by 8.5 percent over last year. The hiring process for interns is changing as well. Employers are now going beyond reading resumes and having interviews with candidates, they are also using social media to filter and find the best applicants. How can you use social media to find an A+ intern? consider the following.
WHAT HIRING MANAGERS ARE LOOKING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Most hiring managers say they're using social media to discover more than what is usually revealed during a traditional interview. (Only 12 percent say they're using it to uncover reasons not to hire a candidate.) The majority are scoping out social media to find out more about.
5 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO OPTIMIZE YOUR SOCIAL PRESENCE
Want to land that summer internship? Think like a small business or hiring manager! Here are five things you can do to help you stand out from the crowed.STAY CONNECTED
Employers look for an active social life, and like to see that you're connected and engaged with friends on Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.
BE YOUR MOST PROFESSIONAL YOU
Your social media profile and online interactions can reveal a lot about you. What impression do you want to give? Does your profile appropriately reflect the person you are and the type pf company at which you'll be happiest?
TREAT YOUR PROFILE LIKE YOUR RESUME
Make sure the education, experience, interests, and skills you highlight in your profile are the ones you want employers to see.BE ACTIVE, UPDATE OFTEN
Keep your accounts and profiles current and make sure your contacts, education and job/internship history are up to date.GET REFERRED!
Your friend is someone Else's co-worker. Don't be afraid to ask your friends to refer your name to their co-workers or social networks. Word of mouth is still the number one way to get hired.onlinecolleges.com/infographics/social-search.html
