Why every Locum should have a LinkedIn profile- Part 1
Over the past decade having a LinkedIn profile has become an essential personal branding tool and if you are presenting yourself to the job market it is crucial to maximise your marketability. For a locum to promote their skills and experience to prospective recruiters it is a good idea to have a LinkedIn profile. Latest figures show there are over 347 million members across 200 countries on LinkedIn, making it the world’s biggest professional network. Recruiters go through social profiles before selecting an applicant and it does influence their decision for selection.
Here are five reasons why every Locum should have a LinkedIn profile. 1. Branding Your LinkedIn profile is the place where you can flaunt your accomplishments. You are what you say about yourself and having a LinkedIn profile gives you an opportunity to display your strength and capabilities. You can also add videos and images in the summary and experience field. 2. Efficient way to network Being a locum does not leave you to spend too much time in one place and building your network can seem daunting. However, as a locum you meet more doctors and healthcare professionals compared to a permanent doctor and the best way to keep connected with all of them is through your LinkedIn profile. You can organise your contacts into groups and can keep connected even when you move from one job to another. 3. Stay up-to-date Having a LinkedIn profile will help you stay on top of all the events and happenings in your industry. You can follow industry leaders and influencers and get information straight from the horse’s mouth. You can also glide through the updates by your connections by simply logging in to your profile. 4. Show up at the top of Google searches LinkedIn profiles rank highly on Google search result, which means when someone looks for you your LinkedIn profile will be one of the first things that will show up. So if your profile is not updated you must do it today as you want to leave the best impression on potential employers. 5. Looking for a job Applying for a job in a traditional way is a thing of the past and will get you nowhere. Recruiters can find you through your LinkedIn profile and as a result you will have more opportunities. With millions of people having an account online you will not be taken seriously as a career-minded professional if you fail to have an updated profile. Many locum workers looking for work who are not with an agency spend their time sending CVs to hospitals and practices and then wait to hear back. LinkedIn is increasingly becoming a trend for contractors and professionals to endorse their talent. Extend your online presence today and focus on your passion of working as a locum. Source: http://www.locumsumbrella.co.uk/news/reasons-why-every-locum-should-have-a-linkedinprofile-p1/