Can Facebook Groups Find You Work?

Don’t worry, this isn’t a clickbait article — we’ll tell you the answer right away!

And the answer is YES!

But in order to get the most out of Facebook Groups, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Today, we’ll explain how to approach Facebook Groups as a networking tool for building your career! Let’s go!

Improve your image

Before jumping into a group with other people, you need to start with yourself.

That means cleaning up your personal profile to paint a more professional picture for others to see!

Try getting a profile picture of you in a work setting. That could be a home office, or doing something related to your field. Make sure your face is clearly visible, and that your environment is dressed up as professionally as you!

And be sure to scrub out any unflattering content on your personal page, such as comments and controversial posts which could confuse people in your network about what really matters to you as a professional.

Read the rules

Nowadays, Facebook Group moderators can lay down the law when it comes to the behaviour they expect from their members.

Before joining a group, you will typically be asked to read and accept the rules about what types of posts are allowed, who can join, how often you can post, etc. You may even need to be allowed in manually by the group’s admin before you can see and share things.

Make sure you understand the rules and follow them to a tee. Not doing so could end with you making a terrible impression instead of a good one — and getting kicked out of the group too!

Choose groups that align with your goals

While Facebook Groups can definitely help you network and find work, they won’t all offer the same results.

Joining a group that shares daily memes or jokes won’t be as helpful as one that’s meant for people in your industry to discuss the latest trends.

Thankfully, Facebook takes the work out of networking by letting you search for groups by topic.

Another great way to find groups is to see what groups your professional friends and career heroes are already a part of!

Stay alert, and stay active

It’s a good idea to hold off on posting in a new group until you’ve had a chance to see what people are already talking about.

Unless it’s a small group, wait to introduce yourself until you’ve read previous posts and followed the latest ones to get a taste of what topics are trending.

But once you’re up to speed, keep that momentum going by being an active member. Don’t flood people’s notifications with endless posts and comments, but don’t be a ghost either.

The key is to be known, but not annoying.

Say what you mean

More often than not, it helps to be direct.

If you are in that group for a particular reason, let people know what that is.

Once you’re comfortable in the group, simply post a short message about who you are, and what you’re looking for.

You can ask about job opportunities, mentorships, informational interviews — whatever it is that you hope to gain from the group.

It’s great to stay an active part of groups so people notice you, but once you have their attention it’s important to be clear about how they can help you (a fellow member) grow!

Keep it clean

If you’ve been on Facebook for any amount of time, then you’ve no doubt seen people arguing or slinging insults over something so trivial it ends up embarrassing everyone involved.

So as a professional with an open mind, it’s important that you let your genuine interest trump your emotions online.

It’s ok to have discussions, and to ask tough questions, but always remember that your tone can be hard to read across a screen. So avoid saying things that could be misinterpreted as rude or argumentative.

And if someone doesn’t like you, just disengage. If you choose to get into an argument, even if you win, other people will see you as part of the problem.

Conclusion

Facebook Groups are a great way to network and to build rapport with other members of your industry. They can also open you up to new opportunities you might not have found through more traditional networking.

We just have to be mindful about how we use the platform so we can progress in our career!

META can help you progress by working with you to build professional profiles, resumes and cover letters, positive interview habits, and more!

In fact, you can follow us on Facebook for regular helpful updates, from job postings to workshops and plenty of other opportunities! Check out our page at https://www.facebook.com/METAemploymentservices/

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META Services