Generally speaking, the Internet brought access to a galaxy of information to many people. The most successful players online managed to offer an easy and quick access to the relevant information users are looking for. Obviously, this is the case of Google and its search engine, but it is also the case for Facebook or LinkedIn that managed to make any person you are looking for accessible to engage and connect. On the Web, the information overload is a new issue to address.

This is exactly the same when it comes to find a job. Recruiters’ task is not to find people anymore, or at least much less. Their task is to filter the zillion profiles they have access to and narrow it down to a shortlist worse continuing with. Now you know that, how do you think you can attract attention on your profile?

The good news is that it is not that difficult. However, branding yourself is time consuming and requests several skills to first build your profile, keep the momentum going and make it both stand out and accessible to your target employers. I would split the task in 3 main steps:

1. Create a rich curriculum vitae: the one sheet CV describing your background is not enough anymore, the Internet allow you to add video, produce all kinds of content and get endorsement from your network.
2. Make sure recruiters first find you before all other candidates: it request some “search engine optimisation” (SEO) skills and participation in relevant communities and publications
3. Engage on networking platforms and establish a professional network that will think about you whenever there is an opportunity for you

These 3 steps have to be detailed further and I am conscious I will need to explain. This is the purpose of this blog. In the meantime, ask yourself if your online profile rocks, if it is accessible to the recruiters that matter to you and if you have been active enough within your professional network.

Have a look at the presentation from the excellent resource CareerRealism below which delivers quite good insights on the topic even if it is not exhaustive:

Here at JobsinHubs, we have been very disappointed by what we perceive as a lack of concrete initiatives to help job seekers make the most of the few opportunities currently available in the marketplace. There are jobs out there – albeit not many – but no one seems to be thinking of new smart ways to hook up the best talent with the best jobs. When thinking of how we could help change this sorry state of affairs we came to the conclusion that YOU are the best support other job seekers could want, by sharing experience and tips; and if youre currently employed, promote job opportunities in your company.

In this framework, the best we could do is to provide you with a suite of tools to start sharing, engaging and learning. The first tool is the Career Booster Community which will allow you to create a profile, establish groups, share tips and get the latest insight into finding a job, even in these trying times. As a job seeker or recruiter, we invite you view the Beta version and really hope to see you there very soon, exchanging winning tips. Get on board now on CareerBooster.ning.com