LINKEDINwhat every jobseeker needs to know
93% of hiring managers search LinkedIn for candidates
why join?
Build your profile
Sources:http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-recruiters-screen-you-on-linkedin-2014-05-02https://smallbusiness.linkedin.com/professional-branding/linkedin-profile-tipshttps://press.linkedin.com/about-linkedinhttp://hollisterstaff.com/social-networking-for-job-seekers/ https://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/pdf/TipSheet_FindingaJoborInternship.pdf
450 MILLIONactive users on LinkedIn
build your professional network expand your job search
40% of job seekers using social media use LinkedIn
70% of jobsare found through networking
JOIN industry groupsresearch company pages
Get ENDORSEDBe active - Keep connecting!
be active!
The bigger your first degree network, the bigger your OVERALL network
Use keywords :when people search for candidates, you’ll be more likely to pop up
Jane Doe
Profiles with photos get
14x MORE VIEWS
Your headline is
your BRAND - make it accurate!
Format your profile similarly to the
bullet points on your RESUME
Have a portfolio or want to show off your work? add them under the Projects section! Projects
Experience
Doesn’t have to be paid -
internships are great!
engage Engage using company pages, groups, and industry discussion boards
...so only connect with people you know or have actually met!
Skills & Endorsements Bilingual? Proficient in coding languages or Microsoft Office? Add those and any other skills to the Skills & Endorsements section!
But REMEMBER:
LinkedIn is NOT Facebook