LinkedIn Job Search Fundamentals Part 1
Get Noticed: Enhance your online image
Get Inside Access: Maximize Job Seeker Premium
Get Connected: Leverage and expand your network
Get Opportunities: Find and land your dream job
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Agenda
Ask a question: [email protected]
http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker/faq.html
http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker/resources.html
Visit our Job Seeker Resources Page
Announcing Webinar Part 2
http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker
Meet LinkedIn
! Over 161 million professionals
! 2 million+ company profiles
! Executives from every Fortune 500 firm
! 61% outside the U.S.
! 200+ countries
of employers have rejected a job candidate because of information they found about that person online
70%
of employers say that a positive online reputation influences their hiring decisions
85%
Live demo of a strong LinkedIn profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/danielfisher1225
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
take advantage of LinkedIn profile feature additions
DO
Add Sections to Enhance Your Profile
Show Off Your Skills
Feature Your Volunteer Work
Incorporate Appropriate LinkedIn Apps
If You Attend Networking Events…
If You Travel Frequently (or want a job that requires travel)…
If You’re a Creative Professional…
consistently drive people to your LinkedIn profile
DO
Update Your Status
-------------------------------------------- Jane Doe Ph: (800) 555-1234 [email protected] Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/JaneDoe
Tie LinkedIn to your Other Efforts
Get Inside Access
http://www.linkedin.com/jobseeker
Job Seeker Premium Featured Applicant
Job Seeker Premium: Become a Featured Applicant
Job Seeker Premium: Open Up to Opportunities
Job Seeker Premium: Open Up to Opportunities
Removing the Job Seeker Badge
Job Seeker Premium: Contact Decision Makers
Job Seeker Premium: Access Salary Data
Job Seeker Premium: Network in Exclusive Group
Job Seeker Premium: Sign-up, Tutorials & Tips
!
of jobs are found through networking
70%
Step 1: Reach Out to Everyone You Know
send blast message to all of your LinkedIn connections about your job search
DON’T
Step 2: Maximize Group Affiliations
Step 3: Reach Out to New Connections
Find New Contacts
Write Individualized Connection Requests
Request Introductions
Live Demo: Requesting an Introduction
Get Opportunities
“What should I do with my life?”
Determine What You Want
1. Apply for Jobs on LinkedIn
2. Receive Email Alerts
Live Demo of Job Search & Applying for Job
3. Use LinkedIn Signal to Uncover Hidden Opportunities
4. Search for Jobs Elsewhere & Use LinkedIn For Insider Research
Using Company Pages
Live Demo of LinkedIn Company Page
Apply with LinkedIn
Apply with LinkedIn
Get Noticed: Enhance your online image
Get Inside Access: Maximize Job Seeker Premium
Get Connected: Leverage and expand your network
Get Opportunities: Find and land your dream job
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Review
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Questions
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Job Seeker Premium: Tutorials & Tips
Watch the recorded webinar and download slides
http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker/faq.html
http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker/resources.html
Visit our Job Seeker Resources Page
Announcing Webinar Part 2
http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker