Linked in strategies for job seekers
- 1. LinkedIn Strategies for Job Search BY WILLIAM TAN
- 2. AGENDA Why Using LinkedIn? Quick Review of The Key Components LinkedIn Strategies for Job Search
- 3. QUESTIONS How many of you having the Profile Strength rated as All-Star? How many of you having connections > 200 How many of you join > 3 LinkedIn Groups? How many of share thoughts/insightful news within your industry? How many of you nurture your relationships at LinkedIn?
- 4. ABOUT LINKEDIN World’s largest professional network on the internet Over 250 million members in over 200 countries Professionals are signing up to join LinkedIn at a rate of more than 2 new members per second 35% of LinkedIn users access the site daily 5.7 billion professional-oriented searches on the platform in 2012 Used by 90 of the fortune 100 companies for hiring More than 3 millions companies having LinkedIn pages 97% of recruiters tap into LinkedIn to find job candidates
- 5. WHY USING LINKEDIN? Personal Branding Leverage your network Build profiles which can be found Finding a job/client Hire or partner with new people Keep tab with their business acquaintances and network Become visibly active in professional communities Up to 90% of jobs are never advertised. If you respond only to advertised jobs you’re missing out on many good job opportunities!
- 6. Networking And you can do all these in your pajamas!
- 9. HOW TO BUILD A COMPLETE PROFILE?
- 10. PROFILE Turn off notifications when updating your profile Use headshot photo Brand your professional headline with keywords Claim your custom URL Optimize your location Align your industry Add multimedia to gallery Get 2+ recommendations Connect with people with view your profile linkedin.com
- 11. HOW TO GROW YOUR NETWORK?
- 12. CONNECTIONS Quality connections paramount Send a personalized message for connections Send a nice welcome message that provides value Make your contact list open to your connections Respond promptly to messages (1-2 days) Start with colleagues, alumni Expand to clients, vendors, mentors, professors, industry experts, superconnectors Regularly nurture relationships
- 13. 3 LEVEL DEGREES OF CONNECTIONS
- 14. LINKEDIN STRATEGIES FOR JOB SEEKERS Use keywords Brand your professional headline Get serious about your photo Optimize your location Align your industry Customize your profile URL Revisit your summary Be active – update your status, share insightful thought within your industry Embrace the visual – gallery
- 15. LINKEDIN STRATEGIES FOR JOB SEEKERS Get connected Manage your skills and expertise section Don't ignore endorsement – manage them Strut your stuff – projects, courses, certifications, volunteering .. Make yourself contactable Build credibility with recommendations Fully connect with your past Join relevant LinkedIn Groups and get involved
- 16. TAKEAWAY 1. Complete your LinkedIn profile 2. Expand Your Connections to minimum >200 3. Cultivate relationships, add value, and help people 4. Join Relevant LinkedIn Groups 5. Share relevant insights/news within your industry