Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn can all be used to connect with people and create contacts, and it’s for this particular reason that it can actually be rather useful in a job hunt. Out of the three, LinkedIn has a professional user base, and it’s ideal for companies that like to head hunt individuals, while it’s perfect for jobseekers who want to show possible employees their skills.

Many job agencies will post links on twitter to new job posts, and Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn among many other social media networks should not be forgotten in your job hunt. Some people even include social media links in their CV to direct potential employers to their social media pages, where they may show their work, experience and projects in full.

Social media is not just beneficial in terms of chatting with your friends and sharing your feelings and personal views, it’s also a great tool in a job hunt, and many people are readily using social media in their job hunt.