Getting a job in the digital age.

The digital age has provided a platform for companies hiring to be able cast their wide. Seeking a job now includes searching and submitting resumes online but it should not end there, you need to do your home work when seeking for a job online and we provide a guide.

Research, Research, Research

A likely first question any interviewer will ask is, "what does our company do?" This seems like an obvious one, but you’d be surprised at the number of people that have no clue. If you’re not prepared to discuss the company, they probably don’t want you.

Take the time to know the company inside and out. Research what they do, follow their social-media pages, and understand the industry and the competitors..

Connect Before the Interview

As you’re researching the company on their social media pages make sure to like some of their posts, leave a comment or two, and re-tweet what you find interesting. The reality is that you never know who might be watching. Many recruiters prefer finding talent via Facebook and LinkedIn rather than through a job site like Monster.

Does the company sponsor or organize any events? If so, show up at some of them and meet the representatives from the company. They can serve as a good “in” to the people who are hiring. If possible, connect with this person on social media afterwards.

Build Your Social Presence

Are you popular in the social sphere? Do you have a ton of friends on Facebook and followers on Twitter? If so, great. You want to continue to build your social presence. If you haven’t flexed your social muscles yet, then you better get going. This is a critical way that recruiters assess how passionate you are about digital.

Be Prepared

Find out how the interview will be structured and plan accordingly. Determine who your interviewers will be, find out as much about them as possible, and then impress them with your knowledge.

Also, make sure you ask questions. Questions that haven’t been thought through very well leave a bad impression. Write questions down ahead of time and be precise, but don't overdo it.

Another big item is the company’s dress code. Check out their Facebook page, look for photos in the news. People want to see how you assimilate into a culture. That said, always dress one step up from the code.

Don’t Pigeonhole Yourself

Companies want people with diverse interests. If you like to work in different areas, let that be known and don't pigeonhole yourself into one department. Also, don’t feel shy about sharing your hobbies and interests. Varying interests bring character and color to a company's culture.

Keep the Details in Mind

Keep these small, but important, details in mind when interviewing: Shut your phone off, don't chew gum, sit up straight, don't say "yeah" or "like" or "you know," don't talk over the interviewer, maintain eye contact, and don't tell the interviewer about where else you’re interviewing.

Follow Up and Maintain Contact

After the interview, make sure to get everyone's business card and send a thank-you email that day. Then check in every now and then with your main contact to see how the process is moving along.

If you don’t get the position, that’s OK, too. Learn from the experience, improve your talking points, and keep up positive communication with the company. Maybe they found someone with more experience, but that doesn’t mean another position won’t open up in a few months that you’re perfect for, and because you remained in contact, they might call you up for that job instead.