how to effectively utilise linkedin for your executive job search
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- 1. Why LinkedIn? 94% of recruiters use or plan to use LinkedIn for recruiting purposes 89% of recruiters have reported to hire someone through LinkedIn or other social medias 73% of 18-34 year olds reported to find their last job through a social network
- 2. The LinkedIn Algorithm
- 3. Network We need connections to be found. On a basic account, you can only be found within your own network (1st, 2nd, 3rd connections) Average amount of connections is 930
- 4. Completeness How complete is your profile according to LinkedIns completeness indicator A photo can increase your profiles visibility by 11 times!! LinkedIn suggests improvements when you click edit profile
- 5. Keywords What is the best way to find relevant keywords? Use job applications Premium offers great keyword suggestions Use Google Chrome to see prevalence of keywords
- 6. A Case Study?
- 7. LinkedIn & Thought Leaders? Posting Updates Participating and starting group discussions Become a LinkedIn Publisher! http://linkd.in/1BWhcer
- 8. Connect with us! LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Google+ Instagram
- 9. Questions?