Why Social Media?

 

Recruitment has shifted online, and employers in Cornwall are actively using social media to reach potential candidates.  By using these platforms, you can open the door to more job opportunities, connect with local businesses, and stay updated on the latest jobs in Cornwall and beyond.

How to Get Started: Step-by-step guide

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    Use your social media profiles to reflect your skills, experience, and career goals. Potential employers and recruitment agencies will often browse profiles, so make a strong first impression.

    Choose profile and cover pictures to reflect who you are and make a good impression.  Avoid anything that you would not want a future employer to see.  Employers can decide not to offer a job to someone on the basis of what is on a person’s profile.

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    Facebook and LinkedIn have numerous Cornwall based groups where businesses will share job openings.  Or where individuals can say they are looking for work and receive recommendations. Join these groups to stay in the loop.

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    Many companies in Cornwall have social media profiles.  Follow them to stay updated on their job postings and company news.

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    Connect with professionals in your area of work. You never know when a connection might lead to a job opportunity.

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    Write a post to let your friends, family and connections know you are looking for work. They might know about jobs or employers they can tell you about.

Our Tips for Effective Job Hunting:

Be Proactive Don't wait for job openings to come to you. Reach out to companies you're interested in, even if they haven't advertised any vacancies.
Stay Organised Keep track of the jobs you've applied for, the dates, and any responses you receive. It will help you to follow up effectively
Your Skills Social media can enable you to showcase your skills. Share relevant articles, participate in discussions, and demonstrate your expertise to potential employers.

LinkedIn has a jobs section where you can search for jobs. You can let people know you are looking for work by selecting ‘open to finding a new job' in your LinkedIn profile.

On Twitter (X) you can follow @JCPinCornwall and search for hashtags used to round-up local job vacancies like #CornwallJobs

If you need to develop your digital skills to effectively use social media, visit our Course Search or have a look at our skills and training pages.