How to Protect Your Phone Screen from Scratches

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  The screen remains the   most repaired part   of any mobile phone to date. So while your phone may sustain a few drops at first, the next one might not be favourable. And that reminds us that glass is fragile and would continue to retain its fragility. However, that doesn’t mean you need to prepare to pay a massive amount of money to replace your phone screen when it gets broken. Over here are some tips to protect your phone screen from breaking, smashing, shattering, or cracking! How to protect your phone screen from breaking: Use a tempered glass screen protector Use a bumper case Use a phone ring holder or Pop socket Use a car phone holder Protect your screen with screen protection insurance These few add-ons are the economical way to protect your phone screen from breaking. Let’s check how they might be helpful to you. Use a tempered glass screen protector. One of the great ways to protect your phone screen from shattering is to apply a tempered glass screen protector to it. It a
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How Social Media Can Build Or Ruin Your Career

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Now it’s not a secret to anyone that the employers scan social media profiles of the applicants. However, things are even more serious about those online profiles: according to TheMuse, one in three employers has rejected candidates based the information they’ve found on them online! So, if you take the job search seriously, it’s high time you cleaned up all your social media profiles, both professional and private.

What turns the employers off?

  • Poor grammar/spelling mistakes – look it up in online dictionaries if you’re not sure
  • Posts about politics/religious views – these topics should be kept to yourself and close friends
  • Mentions of alcohol and drugs consumption – should I say that this alone can spoil all your social media impression
  • Inappropriate photos – those from bachelor parties, in bikini or demonstrating inappropriate or rude behavior
  • Bad mouthing your previous/present employer – a big no-no for your professional image
  • Lies – lies about your qualifications, activities, or lifestyle
  • Leaving arrogant/rude/violating comments – shows you’re a poor communicator
  • Posting/tweeting during office hours – no one wants to hire a person who spends working time in social media
  • Sexual content – pictures from the beach or nude photos should be kept under privacy settings or deleted at all.

Just like the resume mistakes, these social media mistakes can become the grounding to reject your candidature.

Tips to improve your social media presence

Removing turn-off content is a must but it isn’t enough yet to make your profile appealing for a hiring manager. Here are a few more tips how to make your online profile look more professional:

  • 1. Change your privacy settings, if necessary
    if you can’t remove some private content that makes you look unprofessional, make it visible for close friends only. Make sure the outside visitor will see no private content or postings.
  • 2. Google your name
    It’s also a wise step to find out what Google knows about you. Maybe, a few inappropriate pictures you’ve posted a teenager are still available and that can make you feel very uncomfortable.
  • 3. Set a professional profile picture
    The picture should be of a good quality and clearly display your face. No kittens, dogs, sexual content or memes.
  • 4. Add the information about your education, professional affiliation, etc.
    Anything that is relevant to your professional activities is always good. Posts or tweets related to your industry news, teambuilding events or the job are always good as they show that your career takes the substantial part of your life.
  • 5. Mention your volunteering and unpaid activities
    The person who is giving and takes care of the community tends to be seen more trustworthy, reliable and disciplined. So, this will definitely add you points in the eyes of an employer.

Can I find the job on the social media?

Yes! In 2020, you can use your Facebook profile not only to create a professional image, but also to actually find a job. Although this social media network isn’t #1 for recruiting, some employers also advertise their opportunities there. So, here are a few tips how you can utilize LinkedIn , Facebook or Twitter for a job search:

  • 1. Use the search bar
    Look up for job openings by keywords, specifying the target job and location (if you are looking for a full-time employment). For example, “finance analyst Sacramento” or “chief editor Texas” is good search example.
  • 2. Utilize the hashtags
    Mashable.com recommends using hashtags like #hiring and #job for finding actual job offers.
  • 3. Tweet often on career related topics
    The best way to connect with other professionals in your field through Twitter is to be active. Repost interesting articles with smart comments, make re-tweets of other people and this can become the first step to connect with those professionals on a more personal level.
  • 4. Like the pages of the companies you’d like to work for
    By liking the company pages on Facebook, you will subscribe to their news and get regular updates on their activity. Chances are you’ll soon hear that they are hiring.
  • 5. Fill out the “Professional Skills” and “Work History” sections
    Specifying your professional skills will boost your professional appeal in the social media. These skills will also help the hiring manager make sure if you’re someone they’re looking for.
  • 6. Add links to your LinkedIn profile or your resume posted online
    Most social media can’t give a detailed picture of you as a professional. Thus, you can add links to a resource where your professional competences are described in deeper detail. Make sure these links are visible in “About me” section or at the top of your timeline.
  • 7. Create a ‘job hunting post’
    If you’ve got lots of friends on Facebook, this step can be very helpful. Write a post stating that you’re currently seeking an employment, list your competences briefly and add a link to your resume. It will be even better if you get your friend repost your ad. Chances are that hiring managers come across your posting and get in touch with you.
  • 8. Post the results of your latest work
    If you are a web designer, a makeup expert or a writer, you can find more opportunities by simply sharing your previous work online. Publish the link to your article or the pictures of design developed by you, and the people who get interested in your services will easily find you. This step might not lead to an employment, but at least you can get more clients on a freelance basis.
  • 9. Use the Social Jobs app
    Social Jobs is an application developed by Facebook in collaboration with the US Department of Labor and Careers24 Job Search in Nigeria. It can connect you to job openings countrywide. The application allows you to search for jobs based on your preferences and even offers you the fitting opportunities, so you should definitely give it a try.

10. Find a job of your dream

Now that you are aware of how to get the best out of the social media in your job search process, it’s time to modify your online pages to make sure they look the way the employer wants it to.

Make sure you’ve also did a resume makeover to prepare it for sending in.

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