Job Update - Applying Via Social Media Platforms
By allen0187
@allen0187 (58444)
Philippines
August 31, 2021 9:03pm CST
So, I'm still employed but also still looking for a new work.
Looking for new work has become easier and harder at the same time during this pandemic. There are a lot of jobs out there but there are only a couple that meets everything in my checklist. LOL! What can I say, I'm a demanding job hunter!
Anyway, when I talk about social media platform, I mean mainly Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Of course, I'm hardly ever on FB but when I'm there I either share the business posts of friends/contacts, I post about my digital business, and I apply to jobs posted in FB. Sure, I'll share a personal post or a post about something I like or interested in but it has been mostly about work or business. Incidentally, I created that FB account for my financial advisor role in an insurance company.
For Instagram, I mainly just pass resumes while for LinkedIn, I've used it to network with people in the different industries I've been part of.
Anyway, I managed to submit a couple of resumes in those three sites and so far I'm 0-3. The good thing about it is the companies came back via email and told me that the qualifications and experience I have do not mtch what they are currently looking for.
No problem with that, at least, I'm not left hanging and waiting for a call that won't come.
Has anyone else tried applying via social media? How was your experience?
Feel free to share in the comments below.
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Included a photo of mine. Just wanted to change things up a bit.
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17 responses
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
1 Sep 21
Good luck brother. I have never experienced applying for a job online nor applying for a job for a very long time.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
1 Sep 21
I remember. You always worked in the family business.
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@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
1 Sep 21
Much more so now that we are expanding. Couldn’t get away. Securing everything for the son’s future. @allen0187
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@mildredtabitha (16087)
• Nairobi, Kenya
1 Sep 21
I tried but I never get any response
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
1 Sep 21
Have you tried following up?
Perhaps, you should.
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@mildredtabitha (16087)
• Nairobi, Kenya
1 Sep 21
@allen0187 no I haven't. Maybe I should
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
3 Sep 21
You must be in competition with a thousand others. I do hope you find the job that suits you well.
What about starting up your own business?
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
3 Sep 21
I have a couple of side hustles - an online shop, a digital business, and a third one set up with college buddies. So far it is only the third one earning for me. The first two are still works in progress. I'm doing both but so far I've seen zero to minimal returns.
Yeah, there is a lot of competition. I know I can easily get a job if I relaxed some of my rules but I will be short-changing myself if I do that. I have a final interview set for tonight so that is where I have my sights on.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
3 Sep 21
@eileenleyva thanks.
I want to have options as early as now so I can choose among these. This job pays less and is in the graveyard shift and there is a possibility that they will require people to report onsite. All Xs in my list but I still want to push through and see how I will do in the final interview.
I haven't thought about what I will do when I get the job. I just want to pass the final interview first.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
3 Sep 21
@allen0187 Wow, I'll say a prayer you get that job.
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@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
1 Sep 21
At this time I think this is the most practical way to applying for a job or looking for something. You don't need to go out and do a lot of stuff, just be very very careful of the authenticity of the offer and company.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
2 Sep 21
@Mavic123456 thank you.
Everyone has been very supportive. The encouraging words that I read help me stay motivated while looking for work.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
1 Sep 21
Yes, I'm careful. Thanks for the reminder.
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@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
1 Sep 21
@allen0187 ok then good luck. Hit the jackpot.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
3 Sep 21
I had experienced that earlier in my career as well.
Interviews were done face to face.
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@jstory07 (135173)
• Roseburg, Oregon
3 Sep 21
@allen0187 To me that is the best way to do an interview.
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@MarshaMusselman (38723)
• Midland, Michigan
3 Sep 21
I don't think I'd ever apply for new jobs that way
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
3 Sep 21
If you had the chance to try, would you?
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@MarshaMusselman (38723)
• Midland, Michigan
3 Sep 21
@allen0187 I doubt it. So many places have online applications that it seems silly to me.
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@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
6 Sep 21
Good luck on the job search. Its good that the companies responded, so your not waiting to receive a reply. Several of my friends have applied for online jobs and one now has a part time job not sure which site responded.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
7 Sep 21
Thanks.
Still sending out resumes. I would settle for a part-time job as well but a full-time job is better.
@snowy22315 (171267)
• United States
3 Sep 21
Not realy, but I did once get a job because I had a linked in profile.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
4 Sep 21
Good for you.
Haven't been accepted via LinkedIn. All my applications there have not be frutiful.
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@RebeccasFarm (86976)
• United States
4 Sep 21
A great photo too love the tshirt
Yes good luck now with the modern way of applying for jobs Allen
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@jobelbojel (34730)
• Philippines
2 Sep 21
I have submitted resumes before via email. My last application was in 2015. So, I have not experienced the pandemic way of job hiring/application. I hope you get a call from the company/ies.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
3 Sep 21
Thanks.
I have a final interview set for tonight. Hoping to pass that.
@angelitovillegas (1214)
• Angeles City, Philippines
2 Sep 21
Social media job applications is the best way now to apply for a job. Aside from the current pandemic were all facing, it's convenience will save us time, money and energy.
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@EncouragerForTheKing (155)
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2 Sep 21
The right opportunity just hasn't presented itself yet but I hope that you find a good job soon that is perfectly aligned with your checklist,
and knowing what you want in a position definitely sets you up for long-term success.
I have not applied to any positions through social media but a few on Rat Race Rebellion and Indeed.
Often it is my list or the qualifications, I want to design my days so that I can continue working on my business launch and aquire clients to serve, so a position as an independent contractor is imperative for me, however, if ultimately I have to work around that I will.
I do hope you get great news soon.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
2 Sep 21
Thanks for the encouraging words.
I had two phone calls earlier and one was able to set up an interview for me later. The other one is still trying to schedule an interview for me. Hope one of these pulls through with an offer.
@EncouragerForTheKing (155)
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4 Sep 21
Hope everything is going well with the job search, my Daughter
Sent me a few links with non profits to check out yesterday.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
5 Sep 21
Good for you.
Had a couple of interviews and took some online tests. All is good so far.
@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
1 Sep 21
Good luck in your job hunting. Hope you'll get the job you will like.
I have not apply jobs via social media. Well, I guess social media wasn't quite popular when I was still working. I only applied via an employment site for my previous jobs. Now that I am a stay-at-home mom, I don't apply for jobs...
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
1 Sep 21
Yes, that's me.
Yes, it is a shirt. Would love to get a smaller version of The Wave of Kanagawa on my skin one of these days.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
3 Sep 21
I wouldn't have thought of using Instagram for resumes. Do you just post a picture of it?
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