{"id":2459,"date":"2022-05-03T07:00:30","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T06:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblookup.com\/explore\/?p=2459"},"modified":"2024-07-22T11:02:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T10:02:58","slug":"5-ways-to-be-a-relevant-candidate-in-an-online-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblookup.com\/explore\/5-ways-to-be-a-relevant-candidate-in-an-online-world\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to be a relevant candidate in an online world"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-9 my-auto\">Across all industries and sectors, businesses use the online arena to sell and promote their goods or services and reach their audience. With the pandemic-led move to remote and hybrid working, many businesses also rely on the online skills of their workforce to remain in touch, communicate with customers, and attend virtual meetings. Employers expect their workers to have the relevant skills needed to interact with an increasingly online existence, whether through social media, email, or app.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-3 my-auto text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid img-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/joblookup.com\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/photo_2022-04-29_14-57-25.jpg\" alt=\"5 ways to be a relevant candidate in an online world\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As a jobseeker, arming yourself with those skills, for instance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>emailing<\/li>\n<li>interacting on social media<\/li>\n<li>knowledge of cloud software<\/li>\n<li>navigating a website<\/li>\n<li>video conferencing<\/li>\n<li>using online forms and databases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>will improve both your value and relevancy. Employers want new recruits to hit the ground running from day one and online skills, whether how to send an email or take part in a Zoom meeting, are seen as the norm.<\/p>\n<p>So how can you improve those skills and stand out from other job applicants?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-weight-bold h3\">List relevant online skills on your CV<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Your CV will usually form the first impression you make on an employer. Listing your skills in your CV allows an employer to easily identify whether you are a match for the job.<\/p>\n<p>Your skills list might include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>communication skills<\/li>\n<li>team-work<\/li>\n<li>leadership<\/li>\n<li>sales<\/li>\n<li>marketing<\/li>\n<li>negotiation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>but you can also mention online skills, for instance, social media or video conferencing.<\/p>\n<p>Deciding which of your skills are relevant will depend on the requirements of each vacancy that you apply for. To find out, read through the job advert and description. What skills are needed to carry out the job? These should form the basis of your CV skills section.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcv.co.uk\/career-advice\/how-to-add-key-skills-to-CV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top CV goes into more detail on how to include a skills list in your CV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-weight-bold h3\">Communicate in the right way<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Each business will have its own method of gathering applications and communicating with candidates. Increasingly, email applications are used instead of paper versions, but you may also come across:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>online application forms<\/li>\n<li>emailed attachments<\/li>\n<li>downloaded CVs from LinkedIn or a job board<\/li>\n<li>online aptitude tests<\/li>\n<li>online questionnaires<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, you apply for a job and communicate with the employer, check that you follow their guidelines and communicate in the format they prefer. Make it easy for them to receive, process, and view your application.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-weight-bold h3\">Use social media<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Most brands have a presence on social media, whether that\u2019s LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any of the other social media platforms. This presence often goes beyond product promotion, and seeks to raise the company\u2019s visibility and build a growing audience. Many companies also ask their employees to share brand social media posts.<\/p>\n<p>As a candidate, social media provides an opportunity to see a more human and often more current face of the company than can be found on its website. It also provides an opportunity to connect with the company\u2019s page and other employees.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-weight-bold h3\">Become mobile savvy<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Employers don\u2019t just use social media and their website to boost their online visibility. Mobile apps also play their part. Whether it\u2019s for shopping, customer reporting, or checking your bank balance, more and more people are accessing their favourite brands by mobile device.<\/p>\n<p>As an employee, you can use a mobile device to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>attend a virtual meeting<\/li>\n<li>send emails<\/li>\n<li>check your workplace pension plan<\/li>\n<li>communicate with customers<\/li>\n<li>keep track of your work diary and meetings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even as a candidate, being mobile savvy is to your advantage as more and more major organisations use gamified processes like Cognify to assess job applicants on mobile devices.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-weight-bold h3\">Refresh your skills through training<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>If you feel that your online skills are lacking or maybe they just need a refresh, there are plenty of courses available, some free and some paid for.<\/p>\n<p>The UK government-run Skills Toolkit provides career-related free courses that cover a range of skills, such as maths, computer essentials, and business and finance. These courses can be found via:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalcareers.service.gov.uk\/find-a-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Career Services (England)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myworldofwork.co.uk\/learn-and-train\/find-free-online-courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My World of Work (Scotland)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerswales.gov.wales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Careers Wales<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidirect.gov.uk\/campaigns\/careers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Careers Service Northern Ireland<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also find courses through your local college, council, charities such as Age UK, or learning providers like Learn Direct and Future Learn.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-weight-bold h3\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>As the business world seeks to raise its visibility on the internet and manages a workforce that is increasingly home-based, online skills are generally seen as the norm. Improve your relevancy as a candidate by ensuring you have the up-to-date online skills that employers want.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Across all industries and sectors, businesses use the online arena to sell and promote their goods or services and reach their audience. 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