Do you want a job or not?

If you want a job right now then spread the word instead of making a secret of it. Active job search means reading several job posts per day and applying to the ones matching your skills. But there is far more you CAN do. After all, more exposure your CV gets, more likely it is that you'll find your dream job.

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Sounds good, but HOW?

1. First of all, use everything you can. Are you on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter? Great! Post/upload your CV, tell your friends you are looking for a job. Never underestimate the power of social media. And one more thing: according to several surveys, 1 of 3 employers reject candidates because they found something inappropriate online about them. Images showing your daring and/or sexy side are not necessary meant to be seen by future employers. So make yourself a favour: check your privacy settings and make your profile employer-friendly:

Facebook - Privacy Settings

LinkedIn - Profile Privacy

2. Use Twitter and LinkedIn to find and follow important people in the industry you want to work in and engage with them. Build relationships and learn from the bests.

3. Similarly, you can make a blog and write blog-posts that showcase your knowledge, skills and passion. I think it is more convincing than any letter of recommendation. Do you need proof? Check Matt Cutts' blog. Impressive or what? And if you think you cannot do it, I have good news: you can. Let's say you are a streamstress, I'm sure there are thousands of women who want to learn to make their own dresses. So, go ahead and show a trick or two. Make a few videos, pictures and you're good to go.

4. Distribute your CV. In 2013 hiring managers are reading not only the CVs sent to them but actively search CV databases to find the best candidates out there. So, make sure you upload your CV to respectable job sites and aggregators to increase your chances. (Find out what are the differences between job sites and job aggregators.)

5. Finally, there is one more thing you can do: increase your online visibility by making traditional as well as creative CVs. Why bother? Because creative resumes help you to show your personality and it means you can easily stand out from a large group of candidates. A solid reason if you ask me. Interested but in need of inspiration? Than check out this article that I've found on JoZoo: Creative CV Yea or Nay?

How about you? How have you increased your online visibility?