The power of your email's signature in Jobseeking

We are in the Social age, no doubt about it: people and insider both agree that the most important thing to build a perfect profile, is focusing over these media updating and improving it everyday.

But both, people and insider, are forgetting the power of another media: the email.
"What?! Are you seriously still talking about this old-fashion tool?" I bet this was the reaction of all of you reading this article.

I know, email are not the first media that rings a bell in your mind, but maybe you are forgetting something:
still, emails are the first way to contact an employer. And still, emails are the first way to make a good impression on your possible future boss.

So, next time you are going to send a CV for the job of your life, think about it: how can I raise my chances to be hired? Apart from writing in a nice formal way, you must seriously rethink your signature.

In addition to your name and surname, you have to insert all your contacts (better if with some nice icons and links).
What do you think in something like this?

A possible solution

Don't lose a good chance to impress your future boss from the very first moment!

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Use Social Media to Get a Job

Have a look at this interesting infographic to understand how today people get their (new) social jobs.

This infographic created by Voltiercreative.com/, explains how the people become the best in their social positions.

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Fast applying syndrome: the worst problem when you're looking for a Job.

It's a normal day for people who are currently looking for a job online: Job seeking websites opened in several tabs on their browsers, CVs and cover letters ready to be sent.
And then, for the bigger part of the intrepid jobhunters, an huge threat is behind the corner: the F. A. S. well known as Fast applying Syndrome.

Think about it: how many times you've just seen an excellent free position as employee in that Digital Marketing company or the other Social Media integrated agency. And after less then a second your mouse is already on the "apply" button.First mistake, dear. The description of a job ad it's the most important part: all the necessary skills and the Company mission is in that page! Give yourself five minutes to read it very accurately. Just after that, it's time to open CV and cover letter and edit it, when necessary.


                                         

Good advices could come out also from:

- Official website of the company: where all the informations, the company's mission, the portfolio, etc is visible.
- Social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin, but also the official blog of the job recruiter, are the voice of last company's updates.
- Read webpaper, blog articles and social media post by users about the company: you could find very usefull informations!


In conclusion, be aware from F.A.S. and your will see the results: your new job could be just around the corner!

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