linkedin job search fundamentals part 1
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LinkedIn Job Search Fundamentals, Part 1
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Agenda
1. Get Noticed: Enhance your online image 2. Get Inside Access: Maximize Job Seeker Premium 3. Get Connected: Leverage and expand your network 4. Get Opportunities: Find and land your dream job
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Ask a question: [email protected]
http://premium.linkedin.com/jobsearch/faq.html
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Visit our Job Seeker Resources Page
http://premium.linkedin.com/jobseeker/resources.html
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Announcing Webinar Part 2
http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker
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Meet Lindsey
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Meet LinkedIn
§ Over 238 million professionals § 3 million+ company profiles § Executives from every Fortune 500 firm § 64% outside the U.S. § 200+ countries
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1. Get Noticed
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Me
70% of employers have rejected a job candidate
because of information they found about that person online
85% of employers say that a positive online
reputation influences their hiring decisions
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Live demo of a strong LinkedIn profile ca.linkedin.com/in/kruller
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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
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Get Strong Recommendations from Managers
DO take advantage of LinkedIn
profile feature additions
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Add Sections to Enhance Your Profile
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Feature Your Volunteer Work
DO consistently drive people to your LinkedIn profile
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Update Your Status
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Tie LinkedIn to Your Other Efforts
Jane Doe (800) 555-1234 [email protected]
Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/JaneDoe
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Tie LinkedIn to Your Other Efforts
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Tie LinkedIn to Your Other Efforts
Eric Kuhnn 811 Hay St. San Jose, CA - 650-555-1234
[email protected] - www.linkedin.com/in/erickuhnn
Strategic Planning / Resource Allocation and Optimization / Process Improvements Relationship Management / Staff Development / Coaching and Mentoring
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Operations and Management Strengths: • Process Redesign / Change Management • Project and Operations Oversight • Cost Analysis and Reporting • Policy and Procedure Development • Risk Management / Quality Control • Technology Assessment
Operations Manager (2005-2009)
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Provided direction to 138-member team, implementing effective staff and resource management strategies in global setting.
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2. Get Inside Access
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http://www.linkedin.com/jobseeker
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Job Seeker Premium Featured Applicant
Manager at XYZco
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Job Seeker Premium: Become a Featured Applicant
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Job Seeker Premium: Open Up to Opportunities
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Job Seeker Premium: Open Up to Opportunities
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Adding & Removing the Job Seeker Badge
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Job Seeker Premium: Contact Decision Makers
Rona Hallen
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Job Seeker Premium: Access Salary Data
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Job Seeker Premium: Network in Exclusive Group
Ken Orr
Follow Stacey
Bob Olaf and 1 other like this comment by Lisa Jin
Michelle Stonalin
Bob Olaf commented in the group
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Job Seeker Premium: Sign-up, Tutorials & Tips
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3. Get Connected
70% of jobs are found through networking
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Step 1: Reach Out to Everyone You Know
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DON’T send a blast message to all of your LinkedIn
connections about your job search
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Step 2: Maximize Group Affiliations
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Coby Sexton
Vanessa Sun likes this discussion by Jim Miller
including Michael Vansey and Richard Dwelling
Jim Miller started a discussion:
Brian Cummings
Joe McGwin
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Find the Best Groups for You
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Step 3: Reach Out to New Connections
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Find New Contacts
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Carl Fisher
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Write Individualized Connection Requests
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Request Introductions
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Hi Stephanie, I am currently looking for a job in publishing and I’m interested in meeting authors who might provide a few words of advice. I am a big admirer of Rachel Lang and saw that you are connected to her. Would you be willing to introduce me so I can ask for her guidance? Of course, if you are not comfortable, I will understand. Thanks for considering my request! Lindsey
Introduction to Rachel Lang?
Stephanie Jackson
Stephanie
Lindsey Pollak Career & Workplace Expert / LinkedIn Spokesperson
Tell Stephanie Jackson why you want to get introduced (may get forwarded to Rachel Lang)
Rachel Lang Author of 3 bestselling books Organizational Psychologi…
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4. Get Opportunities
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“What should I do with my life?”
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Determine What You Want
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Harvey Franklin
Bill Race
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1. Apply for Jobs on LinkedIn
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Advanced Job Search
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3. Search for Jobs Elsewhere & Use LinkedIn For Insider Research
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Using Company Pages
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Live demo of LinkedIn Company Page
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Apply with LinkedIn
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Apply with LinkedIn
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Review
1. Get Noticed: Enhance your online image 2. Get Inside Access: Maximize Job Seeker Premium 3. Get Connected: Leverage and expand your network 4. Get Opportunities: Find and land your dream job
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Questions
Hmmm… �
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Job Seeker Premium: Sign-up, Tutorials & Tips
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Visit our Job Seeker FAQ Page
http://premium.linkedin.com/jobsearch/faq.html
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Visit our Job Seeker Resources Page
http://premium.linkedin.com/jobseeker/resources.html
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Announcing Webinar Part 2
http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker