10 ways to use linked in for a job search
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The document outlines 10 strategies for using LinkedIn effectively during a job search, emphasizing the importance of a well-crafted profile, including personal summaries and keywords. It highlights maintaining active engagement through activity updates, recommendations from connections, joining relevant groups, and utilizing job search features. Additionally, it suggests leveraging company connections and privacy settings to enhance visibility and networking opportunities.
10 ways to use linked in for a job search
- 1. By Jeff Quandt10 Ways to Use LinkedIn for a Job Search
- 2. 1. It all starts with your ProfileConsists:Professional experienceEducationInterestsCapabilitiesRecommendationsLinks
- 4. Profile PhotosFREE through Jeff Beebe PhotographyWilling to set up and take your photo digitally (have a flash key or email address handy) here on TuesdayNeed a group of 5 to hold a session and set up appt.List to sign up
- 5. 2. SummaryShould be personal and contain keywords and phrases for the job you are looking for. A good place to promote and brand yourself.SpecialtiesShort keywords of your skills and abilities.
- 7. Discussions
- 9. Liking
- 11. 4. ExperienceList the past 15 years
- 12. Include descriptions that show how you benefited the company in that position.
- 13. Seek recommendations from former co-workers and friends5. RecommendationsGive to ReceiveTry and get at least 4
- 14. 6. ConnectionsFormer co-workersFrom your email list, gmail, yahoo, hotmail, outlook, etc.FriendsGroup discussions
- 15. Using your online email accountsUsing your email tool like OutlookEntering email addresses
- 16. Find co-workersPeople you may know through your connectionsFormer classmates
- 17. 7. Join GroupsGroups in your targeted field of workGroups that are job search relatedGroups of interestAdding useful content to discussions Helps add ConnectionsConsider relocating? A way to find connections in other marketsFollow other people
- 18. Find GroupsGroup suggestions based on your Groups
- 20. 7. JOBSSuggested Jobs based on your profileLocate job postings on LinkedInSave job searchesConnections help you infiltrate
- 21. LinkedIn Provides a list of Jobs that is based on your experience and current summary profile.Your Home page will also show a few of these jobs.For a more tailored job search use ADVANCED SEARCH
- 23. 8. Questions and AnswersFind answers to questions you may have?Post questions related to your Job Search
- 24. Ask a QuestionQuestions from your networkAdvance Search to search for an answer
- 25. 9. CompaniesFollow Companies that you are interested in workingFind people that work at companies, may lead to connections or hand-offsSee new Job openingsSee new hires
- 26. General information on the CompanyEmployees that are on LinkedInHow you are Connected
- 27. 10. SearchSearch companiesSearch jobsSearch people – connectionsAnswersGroups
- 28. Use Advance Search to narrow resultsSearch for:
- 29. 11. Open your ProfileWhen you visit a LinkedIn profile you will be known and not anonymousGo to your privacy settings to make the change to Profile View
- 32. People You may know
- 33. People that have viewed your Profile
- 34. Jobs
- 35. Applications
- 36. Etc.Learning CenterHelp in anything you wanted to know about LinkedIn and Now can ask.
- 37. The Learning Center is found on any screen Navigation bar under MORE.
- 38. Additional 1on1 helpBy appointment during the week. Sessions held at CCC AtriumBy appointment before or after Tuesday sessionCall 415-5277, 953-2340Email jquandt777@hotmail.comSend mail via LinkedIn (via group or connection)