# Employment Advice Infographics Get the latest Tips and Tricks for Social Media Job Hunting By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-07-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-media-job-hunting References: [bitrebels](http://www.bitrebels.com/social/job-hunting-using-social-media) & [reedglobal](https://www.reedglobal.com/en_GB/web/reedgb/home) Considering 1 in 6 people employed today utilized social media job hunting techniques, it is beneficial to create a social media presence that will stand out to recruiters when looking for new employment. This job hunting infographic created by [REED Marketing and Creative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lodes-1) provides insight into the workings of various social media tools and how you can incorporate them on your hunt to be hired. [LinkedIn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-app), [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkedin-short-video) and Twitter are among the top contenders for finding recruitment so ensure these areas are clear of excess profanity, poor grammar and references to drugs and alcohol abuse. One of the best Social media job hunting tips is to hit up your friends for recommendations and references as 1 out of 7 people referred get hired vs 1 out of 100 who are not. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Social Media Job Hunting:** Opportunity to leverage social media platforms for job hunting, creating a strong online presence that attracts recruiters. - **Infographics for Job Hunting:** The use of visual content like infographics to provide valuable insights and tips for job seekers. - **Employee Referrals:** Recognizing the power of employee referrals in increasing job opportunities and chances of being hired. ### Who This Affects Most - **Recruitment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating social media platforms dedicated to job hunting and connecting job seekers with recruiters. - **Marketing and Creative:** Opportunity for marketing and creative agencies to offer services in creating infographics and visual content for job hunting. - **Professional Networking:** Creating platforms that facilitate professional networking and employee referrals for enhanced job opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chinese Career Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-app.md) - [Job Hunting AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jobbuddy.md) - [AI-Assisted Job Hunting Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkedin-job-collections.md) - [All-in-One Job Hunter Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackfruit-platform.md) - [AI-Driven Job Hunting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiapply.md) - [Social Workplace Branding Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soshial.md) - [AI Job Referrals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuilink.md) - [Efficient Job Outreach Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-connect.md) - [Social Profile Critiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkedin-roaster.md)