: An Invaluable Job Search Tool
LinkedIn is a professional social networking site
where recruiters and job seekers search for talents. Job seekers showcase their resumes highlighting their work, interests and hobbies.
Recruiters and hiring professionals use the site as goldmine to locate candidates.
But, how to make best use of your profile?
Customise Your LinkedIn URL
Write your own URL. Include your first and last name with no spaces. This will drive the Google page towards the top of Google Search.
to add
Include your current employer’s site, links to
samples of work, your personal website and links to clients if you are in sales
Polish your career summary
Describe your experience and accomplishments specifically. The summary should be within 100 to 300 words and include such key words that will attract head hunters.
Connect with different people
Invite different people to connect. Send brief personal note along with your request to connect.
Try
Using the advanced link in the right hand corner of the screen locate the jobs.
et Recommendations
A brief write-up by colleagues or former boss will make your profile worthy.
Can Help You to Find a Job
Inspiration taken from Experis