A good and reliable job-hunting website will always be a big help to anyone's career. This face is true whether you're a graduate fresh out of college or a veteran looking to get to the next step of your career.
You're probably aware of at least some of the most popular job-hunting websites out there, such as Monster, Indeed, and LinkedIn. However, there are times these sites don't cater to your niche. Another problem can be that the job openings they advertise are out of your reach due to circumstances out of your control.
Meta previously added a feature on its social media platform, Facebook, in 2017, per DrumUp. This feature allows employers to post job vacancy advertisements for job seekers to look at. At the same time, job seekers can use this feature to contact these employers and inform them of their applications.
However, finding a job through this feature can be tricky even at the best of times. Here are some tips that can help you land a job using Facebook's Jobs feature safely and properly:
What To Avoid
Do background research on your potential employer. Doing so will not only give you an edge in the initial interview, but you'll also get an idea of who or what your employer is. Sometimes, employers are scammers or fraudsters that will ask you for money before offering you a job, according to a previous iTechPost article. These employers usually provide the bare minimum when providing information about them.
Be wary about employers who offer interviews through text or messaging instead of in-person or video calls.
Additionally, don't entertain job postings that contain bad spelling and grammatical errors, or vague job descriptions requiring little to no work experience, per Facebook's Help Center.
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Another thing to look out for is job postings that seem too good to be true. The rule of thumb for any offer or posting is: if it's too good to be true, then it probably is. As such, look out for employers who are offering to hire you without an interview or are willing to pay you a salary before you've done any work for them. Employers who promise high pay for seemingly little work could also be scammers.
Although companies often require you to provide them with information that is usually sensitive, make sure to enter them on a secure form. Additionally, avoid giving any personal or financial details through Messenger, despite the convenience it brings.
Employers who offer work from home positions under the job title of "package processing assistant," "merchandising manager," or similar job titles could be a scammer trying to bait you into a shipping scam, also known as "package delivery scams." As such, job seekers should not entertain these kinds of jobs.
Finally, if you're going to an interview in person, make sure you're meeting with the employer at a safe location. However, if the interview must be done at a private home or in a remote location, consider bringing a friend along to keep you safe.
How To Apply For a Job on Facebook
Now that you know what not to do, it's time for you to know what you should do to get that job.
Applying for a job on Facebook is easy and convenient. According to Top Resume and Facebook Help Center's page on the matter, your first step is to click on the "Apply Now" button. Doing so will take you to a page containing a form that already has your name, education, and any information you provided on your Facebook account. You can also make changes to these pieces of information if you so wish.
Although you can't add a resume, you can send a cover letter using the 1,000 character text box for the employer to read.
Once you're done, click the "Send" button to give the information you provided to the employer through a message which won't appear on the public version of your profile.
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