The Good, the bad and the ugly side of using social media for your job search: Part 1

Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook are all great ways of networking and aiding you in your job search, but what happens when you’re personal life back fires on your professional one and hinders instead of helps you. With stories in the media about people being fired over posts that their work colleagues have seen, Kubo are looking at the 3 main social networking sites and advice on how to use them effectively for your job hunting.

Part 1 LinkedIn

LinkedIn is designed specifically for professional networking, and 89% of employers who were asked in a 2012 survey of 1,000 recruiters by recruiting-technology Company Jobvite, said that they have made a hire through LinkedIn so you should try to keep everything professional on your profile. Below are top tips on how to use LinkedIn effectively.

• Photo- Keep your photo professional at all times, no pictures of you pulling funny faces or nights out with your friends where you went dressed as a pirate. Try to look happy in your photo; no one wants to see a miserable person staring back at them when they are looking for a potential candidate it gives the wrong impression. A simple head shot of you looking professional is perfect.




• Headline-The headline is the first line under your name that people see when you come up in a search.　 This is basically your first impression to a potential employer, so sell yourself and stand out from the crowd. If you’re looking for work then say you are and it’s also a good idea to put key words of your desired role as you will come up in more searches.




• Get Connected- LinkedIn is all about networking so the more connections you have the more connections you can make. LinkedIn works on a 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd connection basis so this means you are able to view more people and profiles the more connections you have.




• Join Groups- LinkedIn has groups for near enough everything, so find the industry and groups relevant to you and get joining. Groups will open you up to hundreds of new connections that are outside your network and also allows you to message other group members for free!




• Contact info- If an employer or recruiter is doing a search and you are their 3^rd or 4^th connection they will not be able to message you (inmail) without the specific paid version. So having your email address somewhere on the page gives them the opportunity to contact you directly so you won’t miss out on that new opportunity!




• Profile- Getting all the correct information across on your profile and in a clear and precise manner is key! Outline your current and past jobs leaving no gaps with a brief description of your job role is the best way, as it looks tidy and is easier for prospective employers to read! LinkedIn also has a step-by-step guide to help you complete your profile.



• Recommendations and Endorsements- having past work colleagues or customers recommending you and your work is a great way of showing potential employers evidence of your successes. LinkedIn recently introduced endorsements which allows your connections to endorse particular skills.




• Follow Companies-Companies usually list job openings on their company page which then show up in your news feed if you are following that company. Then you will never miss a job opportunity!

Are you following Kubo Recruitment on LinkedIn yet? We constantly list job openings on our company page in the life sciences and clinical research sector.

In part 2 Kubo will be looking at how you should be very careful about what you post on Twitter and Facebook because things may come back to haunt you!

　

Job Crisis? Kubo has Job Openings in Life Sciences in the U.S. and Europe

Kubo Recruitment recently shared some tips for job hunting during the economic crisis. And just in case you weren't feeling so confident about the economy, Kubo is here to reassure you that there are indeed job openings out there! Here are some of our job listings in the U.S. and Europe! 

U.S.

ADaM Statistical Expert (Home-based)

For this role, we are looking for in depth knowledge and experience of data collection and reporting in drug development and clinical trial processes, design of ADaM datasets to support complex endpoint analysis, and experience with a variety of study designs. Qualifications include: Masters or PhD in Statistics and 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

Lead Clinical Data Manager (Home-based)

We are looking for a Lead Clinical Data Manager who is knowledgeable on data collection specifications from all data sources, managing in-stream data flow activities and delivering a quality database in accordance with project plans. The ideal candidate has knowledge of Data Management processes and pharmaceutical industry guidelines such as ICH and GCP as well as coding dictionaries MedDRA and WHO-DD. 

EUROPE

Statistician (Location: UK, Italy, Germany or Home-based)

We have an immediate need for 3 Statisticians to work for a European CRO on a functional project for one of their major pharmaceutical customers. The indication is oncology but you do not need previous oncology experience.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced statistician with at least 3+ years of industry knowledge and experience in the clinical research industry. The candidate will be responsible for design, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and must have good communication skills. 

Don't see a job opening here that interests you? We have more job listings on our website. You can always upload your profile to our website, which is checked daily, and we will contact you should a new position open up that matches your profile.