Linkedin job search fundamentals part 1

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LinkedIn Job Search Fundamentals, Part 1

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Agenda

1.  Get Noticed: Enhance your online image 2.  Get Inside Access: Maximize Job Seeker Premium 3.  Get Connected: Leverage and expand your network 4.  Get Opportunities: Find and land your dream job


Ask a question: [email protected]

http://premium.linkedin.com/jobsearch/faq.html


Visit our Job Seeker Resources Page

http://premium.linkedin.com/jobseeker/resources.html


Announcing Webinar Part 2

http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker


Meet Lindsey


Meet LinkedIn

§  Over 238 million professionals §  3 million+ company profiles §  Executives from every Fortune 500 firm §  64% outside the U.S. §  200+ countries


1. Get Noticed


Me

70% of employers have rejected a job candidate

because of information they found about that person online

85% of employers say that a positive online

reputation influences their hiring decisions



Live demo of a strong LinkedIn profile ca.linkedin.com/in/kruller


Develop a Strong, Keyword-Aware Headline

§  Client-focused, Big Idea Salesperson §  Recent Ohio State Honors Grad and Publishing Intern §  IT Project Manager Seeking New Opportunity §  Senior Public Relations and Internal Communications Executive


Get Strong Recommendations from Managers

DO take advantage of LinkedIn

profile feature additions


Add Sections to Enhance Your Profile


Feature Your Volunteer Work

DO consistently drive people to your LinkedIn profile


Update Your Status


Tie LinkedIn to Your Other Efforts

Jane Doe (800) 555-1234 [email protected]

Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/JaneDoe





Eric Kuhnn 811 Hay St. San Jose, CA - 650-555-1234

[email protected] - www.linkedin.com/in/erickuhnn

Strategic Planning / Resource Allocation and Optimization / Process Improvements Relationship Management / Staff Development / Coaching and Mentoring

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Operations and Management Strengths: •  Process Redesign / Change Management •  Project and Operations Oversight •  Cost Analysis and Reporting •  Policy and Procedure Development •  Risk Management / Quality Control •  Technology Assessment

Operations Manager (2005-2009)

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

Provided direction to 138-member team, implementing effective staff and resource management strategies in global setting.


2. Get Inside Access


http://www.linkedin.com/jobseeker


Job Seeker Premium Featured Applicant

Manager at XYZco


Job Seeker Premium: Become a Featured Applicant


Job Seeker Premium: Open Up to Opportunities


Job Seeker Premium: Open Up to Opportunities


Adding & Removing the Job Seeker Badge


Job Seeker Premium: Contact Decision Makers

Rona Hallen


Job Seeker Premium: Access Salary Data


Job Seeker Premium: Network in Exclusive Group

Ken Orr

Follow Stacey

Bob Olaf and 1 other like this comment by Lisa Jin

Michelle Stonalin

Bob Olaf commented in the group


Job Seeker Premium: Sign-up, Tutorials & Tips


3. Get Connected

70% of jobs are found through networking


Step 1: Reach Out to Everyone You Know


DON’T send a blast message to all of your LinkedIn

connections about your job search


Step 2: Maximize Group Affiliations


Coby Sexton

Vanessa Sun likes this discussion by Jim Miller

including Michael Vansey and Richard Dwelling

Jim Miller started a discussion:

Brian Cummings

Joe McGwin


Find the Best Groups for You


Step 3: Reach Out to New Connections


Find New Contacts


Carl Fisher


Write Individualized Connection Requests



Request Introductions


Hi Stephanie, I am currently looking for a job in publishing and I’m interested in meeting authors who might provide a few words of advice. I am a big admirer of Rachel Lang and saw that you are connected to her. Would you be willing to introduce me so I can ask for her guidance? Of course, if you are not comfortable, I will understand. Thanks for considering my request! Lindsey

Introduction to Rachel Lang?

Stephanie Jackson

Stephanie

Lindsey Pollak Career & Workplace Expert / LinkedIn Spokesperson

Tell Stephanie Jackson why you want to get introduced (may get forwarded to Rachel Lang)

Rachel Lang Author of 3 bestselling books Organizational Psychologi…


4. Get Opportunities


“What should I do with my life?”


Determine What You Want



Harvey Franklin

Bill Race


1. Apply for Jobs on LinkedIn


Advanced Job Search



3. Search for Jobs Elsewhere & Use LinkedIn For Insider Research


Using Company Pages


Live demo of LinkedIn Company Page


Apply with LinkedIn


Apply with LinkedIn


Review

1.  Get Noticed: Enhance your online image 2.  Get Inside Access: Maximize Job Seeker Premium 3.  Get Connected: Leverage and expand your network 4.  Get Opportunities: Find and land your dream job



Questions

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Job Seeker Premium: Sign-up, Tutorials & Tips


Visit our Job Seeker FAQ Page

http://premium.linkedin.com/jobsearch/faq.html


Visit our Job Seeker Resources Page

http://premium.linkedin.com/jobseeker/resources.html


Announcing Webinar Part 2

http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker

Recruiting & HR

Linkedin job search fundamentals part 1