Shamaeva fearless sourcing on LinkedIn 19.2.2014
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This document outlines techniques for using LinkedIn to find potential job candidates in advanced ways. It discusses using the People Search dialog to find profiles by keywords, title, location, and certification abbreviations. It also describes how to use People Search for competitive intelligence by exploring locations, companies, skills. The document shows how to find "similar" profiles using "People Also Viewed" and see full profiles of those outside your network. It provides tips for skills research by looking at skills on profiles, in the alumni search, and relevant skills by field of study. Resources are shared for further sourcing techniques.
Shamaeva fearless sourcing on LinkedIn 19.2.2014
- 1. Fearless Sourcing on LinkedIn How to Use use LinkedIn to find potential candidates – in advanced and creative ways
- 2. Presenter: Irina Shamaeva Chief Sourcer, Brain Gain Recruiting Founder, People Sourcing Certification Program http://sourcingcertification.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/irinashamaeva Twitter @braingain Blog: http://booleanstrings.com
- 3. Introduction • LinkedIn remains the main site for recruiters, “the” business network, beyond competition • Your competitors search there, too • This presentation is about using LinkedIn for sourcing in advanced and creative ways • I will share many examples • Your questions are welcome
- 4. Outline • • • • • People Search Dialog Mastery Using People Search for Completive Intelligence Finding “Similar” Profiles Skills Research Summary
- 5. Simple and Advanced People Search
- 6. Simple Keyword Search • Don’t forget to add the 3rd level connections:
- 8. Advanced People Search • Put phrases in “” • Use Title
- 9. Expand Search by Using Keyword Variations
- 10. Searching by Keywords vs. by Title • Search by Title: fewer, more targeted results
- 11. Searching by Certification Abbreviation in the Last Name • Few results • Very targeted
- 12. Using People Search for Completive Intelligence
- 13. Do a Keyword Search Find Locations, Companies • Search (for a RN/pediatric/int. care) US-wide – see the numbers per locations and top employers
- 14. Search in One Area See Top Employers • Select different keywords (skills) to explore
- 15. Find Top Companies for Skills, Locations • CPA Tax; current: accountant; area: NYC
- 18. Find Similar Profiles via “People Also Viewed”
- 19. “People Also Viewed” • You can continue exploring using “People Also Viewed” on each profile that is relevant • Full profiles are shown even for people who are out of your network
- 20. See Full Profiles for “Similar” Members
- 21. Skills Research
- 22. Skills on LinkedIn • Skills are visible on profiles; are good keywords to use
- 23. Skills in the Alumni Search • Select a University…
- 24. • …view the skills
- 25. Find Relevant Skills • Select Field(s) of Study to see relevant skills
- 26. Summary: What We Have Covered • Using advanced capabilities in search dialog • Using LinkedIn for research, Competitive Intelligence • Finding similar target profiles • Researching professional skills
- 27. Resources: Boolean Strings & People Sourcing • Blog http://booleanstrings.com • Largest Sourcers’ Community: – "Boolean Strings" Group on LinkedIn – Boolean Strings Network • People Sourcing Certifications – http://sourcingcertification.com
- 28. Thank You! • I can be reached at irina@braingainrecruiting.com | 510-233-9493 • Q&A