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LinkedIn for Your Job Search
This document is a comprehensive guide on utilizing LinkedIn for job searching and networking, highlighting its importance with over 900 million professionals using the platform. It outlines best practices for profile enhancement, including crafting a compelling headline and about section, building connections, and utilizing features like the 'Career Explorer' and job search agents. The document also promotes upcoming webinars focused on resume building, interview preparation, and social media's role in job searching.
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LinkedIn for Your Job Search
- 1. For Your JobSearch brought to you by Bruce A. Bennett Career Coach Corner April 17, 2023
- 2. 2 Introduction & Notesfor session Introduction MCWN Volunteer since 2010 & Contractor from 2018 Career Coach Corner Blogger & Presenter B² Discuss LinkedIn Podcaster LinkedIn user since 2006 General Notes for Today My contact info is on last slide Presentation file is available online at SlideShare (no recording) Workshop is interactive, Q/A & Parking lot Red Arrows
- 3. 3 Outline for session Outline WhyLinkedIn? Navigation tabs Enhancing your profile Best Practices Building your network Searching Settings
- 4. 4 Goals for session Goals Recognizethe difference between a resume & profile Understand how to build a compelling profile Create a relevant job search agent(s) in LinkedIn Research employers on LinkedIn & the Internet
- 5. 5 LinkedIn - Whatis it & Why use it? Over 900 million professionals in more than 200 countries use LinkedIn to connect, exchange information, ideas & opportunities! More than 90% of recruiters search for candidates on LinkedIn 45 million people use LinkedIn to job search weekly 6 people are hired on LinkedIn every minute 77 job applications submitted every second Source: https://blog.hootsuite.com/linkedin-statistics-business
- 6. 6 LinkedIn Profile -Introduction Card
- 7. 7 LinkedIn Profile -Introduction Card
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- 9. 9 LinkedIn Navigation Tab- My Network
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- 11. 11 LinkedIn Navigation Tab- Messaging
- 12. 12 A Very ImportantMessaging Setting!!!
- 13. 13 LinkedIn Navigation Tab- Notifications
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- 16. 16 Adding a CustomBanner Providing a custom banner enhances a profile
- 17. 17 Adding a CustomBanner Use relevant image of your profession or brand 1600 x 400 pixels is suggested banner size
- 18. 18 Adding a CustomBanner This is the Upload a Photo option that allows you to adjust the image to size
- 19. 19 Editing Your ProfileContact Info Check your contacts for email & phone
- 20. 20 Editing Your ProfileContact Info Your contact info should include email & phone
- 21. 21 LinkedIn's Career Explorer CareerExplorer identifies transferable skills https://linkedin.github.io/career-explorer/
- 22. 22 LinkedIn's Career Explorer Beginby identify a job title LinkedIn makes suggestion based on key words
- 23. 23 LinkedIn's Career Explorer Defaultsetting changes from high to low Find jobs on LinkedIn that match your skills
- 24. 24 LinkedIn Best Practices 1.Photo 2. Headline that’s not a title 3. About section - TMAY 4. Complete Skills section 5. #OpentoWork - Create a job search agent 6. Posting activity updates & add media 7. Build your network of connections 8. Recommendations 9. Following target companies 10. Who’s viewed your profile? 11. Join Groups
- 25. 25 Passport headshot photowith a professional appearance Contrasting plain background Name photo for SEO e.g. Bruce Bennett LinkedIn Training.jpg Best Practice - Photo
- 26. 26 Best Practice -Headline List skills or provide a UVP (unique value proposition). Never use the word “Searching” or “Opportunity” in your headline! Save that for your About section.
- 27. 27 The About sectioncould start with email address and contact information on the very first line Paragraph one should be about what you do, your job titles, work experience, defined skills and industry keywords Paragraph two should show how you have added value to a previous employer - recap a story or more (STAR) Paragraph three should tell how you will solve a company’s problems - use a story (STAR) Close with a call to action, “call me if……” Best Practice - About
- 28. 28 Great Example ofan About Section
- 29. 29 Best Practice -Skills Three skills are displayed but you can have 50 skills You can add a new skill by clicking the + hyperlink symbol The skills can edited by clicking on the pencil Add a new skill
- 30. 30 Best Practice -Skills LinkedIn suggests key skills based on your profile Click on the skill and Save to add it to your profile Or type in a skill to add it to your profile
- 31. 31 Best Practice -Skills You can select the role where you gained the experience Multiple positions can be selected for the skill
- 32. 32 Best Practice -Skills You can select the role where you gained the experience Multiple positions can be selected for the skill
- 33. 33 Best Practice -Skills
- 34. 34 Best Practice -Skills & Endorsements Click on the editing pencil to arrive at this screen. Two options when clicking on the 3 dots symbol.
- 35. 35 Best Practice -Skills & Endorsements Click on the symbol and drag the skill to the new position.
- 36. 36 Best Practice -Skills & Endorsements Endorse connections to receive endorsements
- 37. 37 Best Practice -LinkedIn Skills When you click on the Demonstrate Skills button it opens this page You can Demonstrate transferable skills by writing or recording a response that will be included with relevant job applications Take Skill Assessments is a feature that is getting traction
- 38. 38 Best Practice -LinkedIn Skills Demonstrate transferable skills by writing (200 - 4,000 characters) or recording a video response (2 minutes) that will be included with relevant job applications
- 39. 39 Best Practice -LinkedIn Skills Completing Skill Assessments may benefit your job search
- 40. 40 Best Practice -LinkedIn Skills You are able to earn the badge by answering questions You can retake the quiz if you do not reach the top 30% level on the first attempt
- 41. 41 Best Practice -LinkedIn Skills It is imperative to add all your skills to your profile You might ask yourself why is it so important? This Is Why I Emphasize Skills
- 42. 42 Best Practice -LinkedIn Job Search LinkedIn has many tools to enhance job search Covertly letting Recruiters know you are open to work Overtly informing Everyone you are #Opentowork Overtly informing Everyone you are #ONO Review jobs Recommended for you by LinkedIn Search for job openings by title, skill, or company Create relevant job search agent(s) in LinkedIn
- 43. 43 Best Practice -LinkedIn Job Search LinkedIn suggestions based on profile, skills, company, etc.
- 44. 44 Best Practice -#OpenToWork Several options to select in step by step process
- 45. 45 Best Practice -#OpenToWork Several options exist for the #OpentoWork option. Click on the Get started hyperlink option to start the step by step process.
- 46. 46 Best Practice -#OpenToWork Add several job titles that would be appropriate for you The maximum number of job titles you can insert is ten
- 47. 47 Best Practice -#OpenToWork Base pay, benefits and commute distance can be specified
- 48. 48 Best Practice -#OpenToWork Select preferred schedule and type of hours you are seeking
- 49. 49 Best Practice -#OpenToWork Click on drop down to select All LinkedIn members or Recruiters only You can edit #OpenToWork status
- 50. 50 Best Practice -#OpenToWork Beware if you are employed and you select All LinkedIn members people at your company can view your status
- 51. 51 Best Practice -#OpenToWork
- 52. 52 Best Practice -#OpenToWork You can post your #OpenToWork status The post should be concise and focused
- 53. 53 Search for relevantjobs posted on the Jobs tab Enter a job title & location to start a search Best Practice - Job Search Agent
- 54. 54 Best Practice -Job Search Agent Searches can be filtered on many criteria & saved
- 55. 55 Manage Job Alertsbe editing or deleting Option for Job recommendations from LinkedIn Best Practice - Job Search Agent
- 56. 56 Edit alert forDaily or Weekly updates & notifications Best Practice - Job Search Agent
- 57. 57 Apply button redirectsyou to company website LinkedIn Job Applications
- 58. 58 The Apply buttonmay prompt you to share your profile LinkedIn Job Applications
- 59. 59 Use Easy Applyif NOT listed on Company Website LinkedIn Easy Apply Application
- 60. 60 LinkedIn Easy ApplyApplication Easy Apply takes you through several screens for the application process. Paul Cameron counsels on why not to use a LinkedIn Resume
- 61. 61 LinkedIn Easy ApplyJob Application Easy Apply shows your progress with the application
- 62. 62 LinkedIn Easy ApplyJob Application One step in the application process is sharing your work experience section but only includes a limit of ten positions Self identification are other questions that may be included You have an opportunity to review the application before submitting it
- 63. 63 Job Tabs -Interview Prep LinkedIn has multiple features for job search
- 64. 64 Interview Prep providessample Q & A with video & tips Job Tabs - Interview Prep
- 65. 65 Categories button offersadditional questions Job Tabs - Interview Prep
- 66. 66 Play video tounderstand framework & read tips Job Tabs - Interview Prep
- 67. 67 LinkedIn allows forverbal and/or written practice Job Tabs - Interview Prep
- 68. 68 The Job Seeker Guidance optionin the Jobs tab introduces LinkedIn Learning Job Tabs - Job Seeker Guidance
- 69. 69 Analytics & Resources YourAnalytics & Resources are only visible to you
- 70. 70 Best Practice -Your Activity Posting can be about articles, recognition, etc. Try to include an article hyperlink, image or video Click on Show all activity at the bottom to view additional content
- 71. 71 Best Practice -Your Activity
- 72. 72 Best Practice -Your Activity
- 73. 73 Best Practice -Add Media Slideshare stores files to share on your profile/posts Use in Posting, About, Featured or Work Experience
- 74. 74 Three levels ofconnections Your LinkedIn Network - 1, 2 or 3?
- 75. 75 Make your invite more personal! BestPractice - Build Your Network
- 76. 76 LinkedIn recommends connections,alumni, etc. Best Practice - Build Your Network
- 77. 77 Click on blueConnect button Best Practice - Build Your Network
- 78. 78 Dialogue box popsup with two options Add a note customized to the person Send now produces a generic spam like message Best Practice - Build Your Network
- 79. 79 Make it personaland engaging There is a limit of 300 characters Best Practice - Build Your Network
- 80. 80 Best Practice -Build Your Network
- 81. 81 2nd Level –Click Connect Button, Message Locked Best Practice - Build Your Network
- 82. 82 2nd Level –Click connect or Message group member Best Practice - Build Your Network
- 83. 83 3 dots reveal several options including Connect Best Practice- Build Your Network
- 84. 84 Building Your LinkedInNetwork or Not
- 85. 85 Building Your LinkedInNetwork or Not Another way to remove connections is to view the individual on the network tab
- 86. 86 Best Practice -Recommendations They are an important element to your profile You should have three to four recommendations Who do you ask? Co-workers, Managers, Vendors, Clients, etc. How does the process work? A two way street, i.e. quid pro quo Write recommendations to others You receive notice a recommendation was written for you You review it to approve and post or ask for a revision Lastly, are your recommendations current?
- 87. 87 Best Practice -Recommendations
- 88. 88 Best Practice -Recommendations First step is identify who to ask by typing a name
- 89. 89 Best Practice -Recommendations The 2nd step is to define your relationship and position with the individual by selecting options from the drop down menus
- 90. 90 Best Practice -Recommendations Third step is to customize the request and offering an idea for their comments. Finish writing the note and click on the Send button to complete.
- 91. 91 Best Practice -Follow Companies LinkedIn lists your interests at the end of your profile page Keep current with your target companies LinkedIn enables you to easily view news & jobs
- 92. 92 LinkedIn company page featuresmany details Following the company makes it easy to stay informed and up to date about it Jobs can usually be found on their company page Best Practice - Follow Companies
- 93. 93 Best Practice -Follow Companies Like, Comment or Repost to engage with a company
- 94. 94 Best Practice -Follow Companies Additional Job search agents can be specific for your target companies You are more likely to be viewed when liking, commenting or sharing their content It demonstrates you are engaged with the company
- 95. 95 Best Practice -Search Companies
- 96. 96 Best Practice -Who Viewed You? The 5 most recent five people are identified with a free account except those that want to remain anonymous
- 97. 97 Best Practice -Join Groups LinkedIn lists your interests at the end of your profile page
- 98. 98 Best Practice -LinkedIn Groups Two ways to access your LinkedIn Groups
- 99. 99 Best Practice -LinkedIn Groups Not all Groups are created equal Vary with members #s and activity
- 100. 100 Best Practice -LinkedIn Groups You can manage notifications, change settings or leave a group
- 101. 101 Best Practice -LinkedIn Groups You can view & search the members of a group This makes it easy to message a non-connection
- 102. 102 Best Practice -LinkedIn Groups This post from Linked N Chicago (LiNC) illustrate another reason to join groups
- 103. 103 LinkedIn Searching Find people,companies, groups, etc. using search Type in name or subject and press Enter key
- 104. 104 LinkedIn Searching Click onPeople to reveal categories; People, Jobs, etc. Location, current company are 2 great search filters
- 105. 105 LinkedIn Searching Clicking Allfilters opens a dialogue box on the right
- 106. 106 LinkedIn Searching Location isa great search filters
- 107. 107 LinkedIn Searching All filtersdisplays Company, School, Industry
- 108. 108 LinkedIn Searching All Filtersallow for expanded searching by job title, e.g. Recruiter or Talent Acquisition at a company
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- 115. 115 LinkedIn Settings There arethree profile viewing options You want to let individuals and companies know that you are looking at them
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- 118. 118 McHenry County WorkforceNetwork April Career Workshops & Services Free Personalized Job Search Assistance Services To sign up, email the professional directly LinkedIn Critiques 60 minute session Virtual Session is a one on one profile review and/or Q&A about LinkedIn usage Email me to set up an appointment: BABennett73@gmail.com
- 119. 119 Success Stories Kelly C.– Customer Service Improved her profile after workshops to get found & hired Connie K. – CSX Manager Attended workshops and “never imagined….I would get this offer and salary” Liz Z. – Graphic Design Incorporated my recommendations from Zoom sessions and offered job Lana H. – IT Support Attended my workshops, used LinkedIn effectively and offered job Rick P. – Sales Professional Improved his profile after workshops & 1on1 critique I want to add your name to the list!
- 120. 120 Upcoming Webinar Events LinkedInStrategic Guidelines Wednesday April 19, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00pm Arlington Heights Memorial Library Boost Your Visibility with a Professional Portfolio Thursday April 27, 2023 at 7:00pm to 9:00pm Resumes, Cover Letters and Applying Online Wednesday May 3, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00pm Guide to a Winning Interview Monday May 8, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00pm Network to Success - Social Media in Job Search Wednesday May 10, 2023 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
- 121. Feel free toconnect with me on LinkedIn Bruce A. Bennett Mobile: 815-302-9552 Email: BABennett73@gmail.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceabennett Career Coach Corner Blog: http://bruce73.wordpress.com/ https://bruce73.wordpress.com/upcoming-presentations/ Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/b-squared-linkedin