Having a strong online presence is crucial, as recruiters and employers are increasingly relying on online candidate profiles to find and assess potential candidates. Therefore, it’s essential to have a fully completed CareerJunction profile that showcases your skills, work experience and qualifications.
Here are six tips on how to improve your jobseeker profile on the CareerJunction platform:
1. Add Complete ALL the required fields
When creating your CareerJunction profile, remember that the more information you provide, the more likely our smart-matching technology will connect you to suitable vacancies. Your profile doesn’t only matter when you need to be matched to suitable vacancies, but also because you can be found and shortlisted by recruiters who are head-hunting for fresh talent via the CareerJunction database (assuming you have made your profile visible).
2. Keep your profile up to date
The importance of this cannot be overstressed – Keeping your profile updated is crucial, not only if you’re actively looking for a new role, but even if you’re not and an amazing job opportunity comes up that you would be perfect for.
When recruiters proactively search for candidates on the database, the most complete and relevant profiles will always appear first, followed by the most recently updated profiles.
Make sure your profile is always up-to-date and reflects your current hard and soft skills and level of work experience. Update your profile regularly and ensure that all information is accurate and relevant.
3. Craft a strong cover letter
Your cover letter is the first thing people read about you, so make sure it’s compelling and tailored to the requirements mentioned in the job description of the role you’re applying for. It’s also a good idea to use keywords related to your area of expertise and highlight your unique selling points – those things that make you perfect for the advertised role.
4. Use a professional photo
Your profile picture is the first thing employers see when they come across your online profile. Make sure your head-and-shoulders photo is professional, well-lit and not blurry. Avoid using selfies or casual photos, and dress appropriately for the industry you’re targeting.
5. Optimise your profile for our smart-matching tech
Use keywords related to your industry and job title throughout your profile and CV to improve its search engine optimisation (SEO), that is, the ability for recruiters to match certain keywords in your profile to the recruiters’ job description. This will make it easier for employers to find you when searching for candidates with specific skills and qualifications.
6. Simplify your CV
Your online profile should help you showcase your best self, and a good CV forms part of that profile. Recruiters will only spend an average of 45 seconds reviewing a CV, so it’s important to ensure yours is brief, to the point and only includes information that is relevant.
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Having a strong online candidate profile is essential in today’s job market. By following these tips, you can make your CareerJunction profile more visible, credible and attractive to potential employers. Remember to always keep your profile up-to-date and showcase your unique selling points. Good luck!