This blog on LinkedIn Job Search is part of a series of blogs by Sarah Berry focused on Career Change
You may have reached a stage where you need some extra advice, help or tips in order to help you find a job using LinkedIn. Ideally, you need to know how to use LinkedIn effectively if you want to use it as part of your job search campaign. Under the ‘Jobs’ button on the main menu, you will discover the new ‘find jobs page’. ‘Jobs you may be interested in’ indicates jobs that LinkedIn believes that you are well suited to based upon your current profile. It is best, therefore, to review this section and see whether you have targeted your LinkedIn profile in -line with your job target and job expectations.
The’ jobs page’ also indicates key companies where you have connections already and therefore giving you the option to contact these people in order to help you find a job. LinkedIn will also let you know if you, or one of your connections, have a link to the person who originally posted the job. It also has a friendly reminder whereby you can ask for an introduction to the hiring person. It is a useful and powerful function.
The ‘jobs page’ gives you a visual picture of lots of potential jobs and target companies. It still allows you to search for jobs individually and to widen your job search based upon the companies that interest you.
The value of the ‘suggested jobs’ and ‘jobs in your network’ to help you find a job depend upon the quality of your individual profile and your own network. It, therefore, pays you to work first on perfecting your profile and building up your network of quality connections.
Career Consultants offer a free LinkedIn Review and will advise you how and where you can improve your LinkedIn profile in order to help you find a job quickly. Please contact Sarah Berry through LinkedIn or via sarah@careerconsultants.co.uk with your job target and salary expectations.
LinkedIn Job Search Checklist
BY: Sarah Berry
Boost your Career Progression through LinkedIn
LinkedIn is an excellent way to boost your career. Your LinkedIn profile acts as your online reference and allows you to boost your job hunt and career progression.
Searching for a new career direction
Your LinkedIn Profile needs to:
- Rank top of search terms so employers, headhunters and recruiters can find you.
- Sell your hard skills, value and professional expertise.
- Engage with employers and present a good image of you.
- Allow you to tap into new job markets through your posts, group membership and skill endorsements.
- Alert you to new opportunities and allow you to reach out to headhunters and hiring managers.
Boost your career prospects and job hunt by developing your LinkedIn profile to the next level.