In my previous blogs I gave you 7 useful CV Review and Writing tips and Have you done the 50% yet?

So moving forward, not only should you have a CV for traditional job applications via job boards, direct hiring companies and recruitment agencies, you should also consider your Online Social Media CV.

An Online Social Media CV is the place online where you put your credentials, experience and achievements, not to mention the online “you”, online for all to view.  Obviously you should not put any personal information online, such as your date of birth, place of birth etc, as that could leave you open to fraudsters.

Where to put your Online Social Media CV

There are lots of different sites to put your details on, such as Linkedin, Facebook, Ecademy, Hi 5, Wordpress, Twitter, Xing, Bebo, etc.  All are great for putting your details out there, however not all will work for you.  I use different social media sites for different things. I use Linkedin in a purely professional capacity to network online with various professionals and business owners.  I view Linkedin as a professional networking site.  The surprise out there is Facebook.  I use Facebook for both business and pleasure.  Let’s look at Facebook in a little more detail.

Did you know Facebook is the most visited website after Google?

Did you know Facebook has over 22 million users on the UK and 350 million worldwide?

Did you know that Facebook has an excellent search function?

Did you know that you can filter the results in Facebook?

What I’m briefly exploring is the ability to use a so called ‘friends’ social media website for professional business and job opportunities.  I have used Facebook many times to research, find and communicate with people online.

As with everything, it sounds easier than it really is!  Online is so much different from offline, especially in the approach!

When updating your Online Social Media CV on Facebook, be sure that everything you say and do will not put a shadow of doubt over you for potential employers or business colleagues.  There is a lot to consider when using Facebook.

If you would like to connect with me on Facebook and see my Online Social Media CV/profile then click here and add me as a friend

http://www.facebook.com/people/David-Walters-Fcca/1518716928

If you would like to connect with me on Linkedin my details are:

http://uk.linkedin.com/in/davewalters

And if you would like some help advice on creating your Online Social Media CV and presence, job search strategies, and research, you can email me on david@david-walters.co.uk or to register online click here