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Linkedin for Career (Job Search)
By: Poonam Sagar id.linkedin.com/in/poonam/
Agenda
• LinkedIn 101• Getting Started• Job Search on Linkedin• Best Practices• Questions
I. LinkedIn 101
Who Uses LinkedIn?
3 new members per second
Over 225 million professionals
3 million+ company profiles
Fortune 500 companies represented
1.2 million groups
4.2 billion professional searches
How LinkedIn Helps You
Largest professional online network Create an online presence LinkedIn = meaningful connections Research companies Find job openings, Connect with professionals & groups
II. Getting Started
Optimize
1. Custom URL
2. 100% Profile Completeness
3. Groups & Associations
4. Recommendations
5. Relevant Connections
Steps to Success on Linkedin
Leverage
1. Proactively use to network
2. Find secondary connections
3. Help others
Basic will do the job
The 5 Golden Rules of LinkedIn Profiles
1. Professional photo
2. Descriptive headline
3. Keyword-rich summary
4. Inclusion of volunteer activities, work experience and interests
5. Recommendations and endorsements
Complete Your Profile
1. Atleast 50 connections
2. Profile photograph
3. 100 words summary
4. Education and Skills
5. Work Experience
6. Interests
Headline
Vanity URL
Status Update
Keyword Rich Summary
Skills
Get Recommended
The #1 action you can
take to build credibility.
Ask:
•Do I know this person in a professional context?
•Would I be comfortable asking them to coffee?
•Would I be comfortable helping them?
•Don’t be afraid to click “ignore”.
Add All Relevant, Professional Connections
Leverage Communication
1. Send personalized invitations
2. Respond to connection requests with relevant info.
3. Post status updates 2-4 times a week
4. Engage with your connections
III. Leverage Linkedin
Career Growth and Job Search
1. Get Noticed: Enhance your online image
2. Get Connected: Leverage and expand your network
3. Learn from role models
4. Get Inside Access: Maximize Job Seeker Premium
5. Get Opportunities: Find and land your dream job
Strong profile headlines
Summary Statement wording
Employers to research
LinkedIn Groups to join
Connections and other role models
Strong profile headlines
Summary Statement wording
Employers to research
LinkedIn Groups to join
Connections and other role models
Job Search
Start here
Visit Job Seeker Resources Page
IV. Best Practices
5 Best Practices
1. Be Smart: Implement the “no-brainers”
2. Be Found: Think like a recruiter
3. Be Top-of-Mind: Increase your visibility
4. Be an Insider: Make the most of your connections
5. Be Savvy: Overcome specific challenges
Action Steps
Step 1: Create a list of target companies Reach out to a connection
Step 2: Determine specific position(s) to target Find insiders Request introductions
Step 3: State your intention Request info / pitch a sale Apply for the job(s)!
Step 4: Follow up
Possible Challenges
Challenge #1: “I don’t want my current employer to know I’m job hunting.” Change your contact settings Alter your badge settings Hide your activity broadcasts
Challenge #2 Explaining long-term unemployment Explaining other gaps Highlight volunteer work
Challenge #3 Explain your career change in your headline Explain your career change in your summary Participate in new LinkedIn Groups Engage your network
Questions?