Social Networking and the Job Hunt

Social media can help you find a job

Are you looking for employment? Finding the right job requires devotion, energy and a plan. In this digital age, however, social media is making the job search easier! When you find a company where you want to work, "like" their Facebook page. Follow the company on Twitter, Line and LinkedIn. It's a great way to stay informed about what is happening at the company. You will also learn about new job openings sooner. Show employers that you're an expert in your field. Participate in online discussions, keep a blog or a website, and give your opinion in areas where you have experience.

Don't be afraid to answer questions on LinkedIn and provide links to great content on Facebook and Twitter. Demonstrate your abilities on Twitter, Quora or Facebook.

Online conversations are prominent platforms for networking.

Connect with other people in your field. Twitter and LinkedIn chats are a great way to "talk" with like-minded people. Let the companies see that you are a great choice by updating your status several times a week. In addition, provide good content and tweet interesting articles.


Editor's Summary
Have you ever thought about using social networking to find a job?
Well, that is exactly what our culture article talks about this month.
This is the digital age, and people are using everything available to them to make the search for a job easier.
So, our article gives you some hints about how to use social media for that purpose.
If you find a company that you're interested in, you can like their Facebook page, and also follow them on Twitter or LinkedIn.
That way, you can stay up-to-date about the company, and even see when new jobs become available.
You can take part in online discussions and give your opinion by sharing your experiences where it is applicable.
Also, connect with others in your field, and talk with like-minded people on the social networking platforms.
By updating your status regularly and providing good content, and tweeting interesting articles, who knows what would happen?


Info Cloud
Teaching Topic: What Is a Job Opening?
旅館空房= vacancy
a room in a hotel or building that is not being used and is available for someone to stay in
公司職缺= job opening
- There's an opening for a new teacher at the school.
(opening在此不用加job, 可用上下文推測是job opening)


Grammar Gym
It's a great way to stay informed about what is happening at the company.
[something] is a great way to stay [description]. 
- Always being active is a great way to stay in shape.
- Avoiding junk food is a great way to stay healthy.


Language Lab
devotion n. 熱情, 投入
[uncountable] the strong love that you show when you pay a lot of attention to someone or something
- The teammates' devotion to winning the championship touched their coach and parents.
devote v. 熱情, 投入
to use all or most of your time, effort etc in order to do something or help someone [= dedicate]
- Sean devoted all his spare time to helping disadvantaged kids.

digital adj. 數位的, 數字的 (digit n. 數字, 數位)
using a system in which information is recorded or sent out electronically in the form of numbers, usually ones and zeros:
a digital clock
digital recording 數位化錄音
- The digital reading on the indicator is correct.

prominent adj. 重要的, 卓越的
important
- Tom's expertise plays a prominent part in this project.
- This prominent scientist published another thesis last year.

platform n. 平台, 講台, 站台, 月台
the raised place beside a railway track where you get on and off a train in a station;
a stage for people to stand on when they are making a speech, performing etc;
an opportunity to express your ideas to a large number of people;
- The contestants were called to step up onto the platform.
- The regular talent competition serves as a great platform for young people to show what they've got.



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