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LinkedIn TIPS TO ENHANCE YOUR JOB SEARCH
Denis Curtin
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LinkedIn by the Numbers
U.S. Members – 100 Million
2 New Users Join per Second
Members in 200 Countries and Territories
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LinkedIn by the Numbers
Available in 22 Languages
432 Million Years of Professional Experience
Executives from Every Fortune 500 Company
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Now 320 Million Members
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THE #1 PROFESSIONAL
SOCIAL NETWORK
LinkedIn is a registered trademark of the LinkedIn Corporation
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LinkedIn Profile Topics
New Background Image
Communication Settings
Create a Custom URL
Specialties Section
Google Keyword Searches
Experience Section
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LinkedIn Profile Topics
Skills & Endorsements Section
Interests Section
LinkedIn Help Center
Groups
SimplyHired.com & LinkedIn
Drive Recruiters to Your Profile
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LinkedIn Do’s and Don’ts
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Do
Do
Choose a Background Image
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Do
Do
Choose a Background Image
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Do
Do
Choose a Background Image
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Don’t
Don’t
Choose a Background Image
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Do
Do
Change Background Image
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Communication SettingsFound Under Privacy & Settings
Viewable by all 320 Million members
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Create a Custom URL
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Create a Custom URLDon't
www.linkedin.com/pub/timothy-howe/2a/391/575
www.linkedin.com/pub/tammy-lakes/10/885/203
Do
www.linkedin.com/in/deniscurtin/
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Specialties Section
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Specialties SectionIncorrect Spelling
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Specialties Section
Add Your Word .doc Resume
Using www.SlideShare.net
Add Link
Upload File
Do Don’t
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Specialties Section
Add Your Word .doc Resume
Using www.SlideShare.net
Edit Title
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Specialties Section
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Google Keyword Search
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Experience Section
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Skills & Endorsements Section
Do
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Interests Section
Do
Do
Incorporate Industry-related Keywords and Titles
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Interests Section
Don’t
Don’t
Incorporate Industry-related Keywords and Titles
Don’t
Don’t
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LinkedIn Help Center
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LinkedIn GroupsJoin 50 Groups including:
Join up to 50 Subgroups
1,798,000 Members*
* The Largest LinkedIn Group
1,000,000 Members
13 Subgroups
No
Yes
Yes
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SimplyHired.com & LinkedIn
1,000,000 Members
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SimplyHired.com & LinkedIn
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LinkedIn Profile Goals
Bring Profile Strength to All-Star Level
Have at Least 501 Connections (500+)
• Invite Super Connectors (5,000+ Connections)
• Invite Recruiters Who Are LIONs
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LinkedIn Profile Goals
Solicit Recommendations (3 - 5)
Solicit Endorsements
Error-Free Profile
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LinkedIn Profile GoalsInvite Super Connectors (5,000+ Connections)
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Drive Recruiters to Your Profile
Post Your Resume on
• CareerBuilder.com (Using Five Different Titles)
• Monster.com
• Indeed.com
• Other Job Sites
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Drive Recruiters to Your Profile
Include Your Custom LinkedIn URL on Your
• Resume
• Handbill
• Emails
• Networking Business Card
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Drive Recruiters to Your Profile
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Denis CurtinWEBMASTER
www.JobSearchChicago.com
© Copyright 2014 – Denis Curtin – www.JobSearchChicago.com
