From the course: Job Search Strategies
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Blogging and using networking sites
From the course: Job Search Strategies
Blogging and using networking sites
Blogging is a way to stand out and establish yourself as a leader in your industry or role. Blogging can be an asset to your job search, but you want to establish realistic expectations. Follow these four guidelines to get the most leads from your blog. First, keep your blogs focused on your industry or role with the most up-to-date information. The core areas to blog about include industry trends, new techniques, or skill sets needed in your profession, past projects, and anything that will set you apart from other candidates. Second, blog often. The more you blog about your industry or role and the skill set you bring, the more people will identify you as an authority in the subject. You should set a time to blog at least once a week. It doesn't have to be long, just relevant and fresh, so that recruiters know that you are active in your industry or role. Third, make it a two-way street. You should engage with your audience by responding to comments on your posts and visiting their…
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