LinkedIn is, unquestionably, the best networking source available to job seekers. Nearly 80% of hires last year through recruiters were done through LinkedIn. Your profile is a snapshot of you as a person and your skill sets. William Arruda of Forbes has some interesting observations for job seekers.
- Get your headline right. Understand the important words for recruiters when posting your headline.
- Grow Your Network. Networking is a huge benefit to job seekers. Network with fellow employees, other job seekers and anyone else that you think may be of help in furthering your search.
- Follow Desired Companies. Be proactive. Follow those companies who specialize in the types of positions you are seeking.
- Use the Alumni Feature. It is amazing how many of your school’s alumni may step up for you. Alumni can be your military associates as well.
- Add AKA/Common Misspellings. Pay attention to the details.
- Get Your Skills In Order. Be sure to be specific in your skill sets.
- Be Redundant. Repeat your keywords in your profile whenever possible. When recruiters look at resumes or profiles they use critical keywords that find the best candidates for their positions.
- LinkedIn can be your best friend or your worst enemy during your job search. Be sure you have your best foot forward by polishing your LinkedIn profile.
- The LinkedIn profile is the first thing a recruiter or human resources manager will see. This can make or break the next steps in the hiring process.
For more details, see Forbes
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