Get “LinkedIn”

March 22, 2014IPN Presentation

LinkedIn: Recruiter Perspective

• 90% used by Corporate Recruiters• Five seconds to determine how to proceed

– Good Resumes: Maximum 3 minutes otherwise put to the side• Source and identify qualified professional individuals (2 steps in

recruitment process) using keywords• Commonly use InMails to contact Job Seekers• May show as “anonymous” when viewing your profile• Systems such as GatherDocs integrate in LinkedIn to search your

profile for identifying you in their pool of candidates – i.e. will use an external Applicant Tracking System to look at your profile

Preparation: Your Profile

• Be open to networking • Picture – Graduation Picture (Good color to

complement skin tone)• Customize LinkedIn URL – no numbers, keep it simple • Languages – Indicate level (based on five options) of

proficiency• Gujarati, Hindi & Urdu all recognized by LinkedIn• Headline – Use key words from your field

Preparation: Your Profile

• Follow companies and build relationships • Add skills, honors and awards to your profile • Share information that people want to read

Preparation: Recommendations

• A snapshot of your best skills and accomplishments

• Past colleagues and managers• Builds image as a professional in your field• Noted by recruiters when you apply to jobs

through LinkedIn on your profile• Gain visibility and traffic to your profile

How To Ask for a Recommendation

• Step 1

How To Ask for a Recommendation

• Step 2

Recommendations & Endorsements

• Limit to 10 Recommendations, combining between experience, education and projects/volunteer work

• Combine professional references and personal character references

• You have the option of which recommendations to display and hide

• Endorsements are the quick version of a recommendation – accept from people you know and engage with

How to Network with a Recruiter

• Recruiters fill job orders• “Hi (insert name) my name is Jane Doe. I have

background in Client Relations, Finance Administration and Project Management. I would like to connect with you for future job orders you may have to fill within these areas. I look forward to connecting with you. Thank you.”

Job Hunting Method #1: Home PageWith Recruiters in Your LinkedIn Network

How to follow-up on job opportunities from your home page

• Based on home page updates and updates through your network

• “Hi, I read your update (or shared update) regarding the (state job title) opportunity. If I could ask you to provide me more information on the application process or direct me to the recruiter/contact who posted it, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You.”

Job Hunting Method #2: Direct Applications – Through LinkedIn

Step 1

Step 2 (Search for Jobs)

Job Hunting Method #2: Direct Applications – Through LinkedIn

Step 2 (Click on recommended postings)

Job Hunting Method #2: Direct Applications – “Apply Now”

Step 3: Click “Apply Now”

Job Hunting Method #2: Direct Applications – “Apply Now”

• Step 4 (Edit and send)• What to edit – next slide• All jobs are saved

Job Hunting Method #2: Direct Applications – “Apply Now”

• Cover Letter’s:– Avoid overusing “I” and state clearly how the company benefits from

hiring you and how you qualify for the position– Half a page – maximum two paragraphs– Use proper grammar/spelling

• Resume:– Top summary section - three sentences with maximum three bullet

points – languages and specific details to your field – Clean and simple - no invisible tables, no italics and no underscore

lines (drawn out). Underline each section and your job title or where you worked.

– Equal margins and spacing, 11 point for text and 12 section headers – Arial Font. Print your resume to double-check.

Job Hunting Method #2: Direct Applications – “Apply on Company Website”

• Using Steps 1 and 2, companies will ask you to apply on their company website

• Separate Applicant Tracking System• More applicants outside of LinkedIn

• For external applications allocate two hours – depending on the ATS they use

• In this case, track on your own spreadsheet

Job Hunting Method #3: Group Job Postings

Job Hunting Method #4: Group Job Discussion Postings

Review• Four Job Methods: – Home Page: Updates from Recruiters and Managers– Main Jobs Tab: Applying through LinkedIn with Cover

Letter/Resume on hand and ready – either through LinkedIn or on Company Website

– Group Jobs Section: Check for who in your network is connected to the job postings – some will re-direct you to apply on website while others will use LinkedIn

– Group Job Discussions: Read carefully and note down contact information – track separately on a spreadsheet

Thank You!