Do you use LinkedIn to find jobs and recruiters? I’m becoming more and more convinced that the answer is yes, as this ever-growing site continues to explode with new features and new users every day says Peter DeCaprio. LinkedIn is especially powerful for networking with people you don’t know yet- in other words, perfect for finding potential employers, business partners, and mentors.
Here are LinkedIn: 35 Tips to Get the Most out of Your Networking Site:
1. Use LinkedIn to research potential employers and find out who is hiring.
2. Use LinkedIn to research the backgrounds of people you are considering working with or doing business with.
3. Use LinkedIn to find out who is in your network and see if you have any common connections.
4. Use LinkedIn to connect with other professionals in your field, even if you don’t know them yet.
5. Use LinkedIn to join groups related to your industry or profession and participate in the discussions.
6. Use LinkedIn to follow companies you’re interested in and get updates on new products, openings, and possible considerations for working there says Peter DeCaprio.
7. Use LinkedIn to look up companies or individuals who have hired people that you know or that your contacts know.
8. Use LinkedIn to send In Mails, which are paid messages with guaranteed delivery to targeted users.
9. Use LinkedIn to post your resume and have hiring managers contact you directly.
10. Add a profile photo so potential employers can see who they’re contacting, especially if you want them to call or email instead of InMail you.
11. Add a tagline so potential employers know what type of position or business deal you’re looking for based on your headline.
12. Use LinkedIn groups to ask questions and get opinions from both peers and industry experts.
13. Add recommendations or endorsements for skills you would like to highlight as an alternative to a standard resume (be sure to also include this on your resume).
14. Add projects, presentations, case studies, and research papers that you have worked on to your profile. This will help potential employers find samples of your work and/or give you a chance to list accomplishments instead of listing tasks and job responsibilities.
15. Use LinkedIn’s new portfolio feature, Portfolio Display, to showcase projects, presentations, case studies, or research papers that you have worked on in a format that is easy to view and navigate.
16. Use LinkedIn’s search filters to find people with specific skills, job titles, or company names.
17. Use the “Advanced People Search” feature to find people with specific job titles, skills, or company names at a specific company.
18. Connect with other professionals on LinkedIn by sending those invitations to connect.
19. Connect with other professionals on LinkedIn by accepting invitations to connect with others.
20. Connect with other professionals on LinkedIn by clicking the “connections” tab and also searching for people by name, company, or job title.
21. Use LinkedIn’s “People You May Know” feature to find people you have something in common with or that your friends recommend.
22. Use LinkedIn’s “People You May Know” feature to find people who are connected to your recommendations and endorsements.
23. Use LinkedIn’s mobile app, which includes a search feature and automatic notifications for new connections and invitations, to connect on the go (mobile applications are available for both iOS and Android, with Windows Phone to come soon).
24. Use LinkedIn’s “Basic Search” feature to find people by name, location, company, or industry/profession.
25. Use LinkedIn’s “Advanced Search” feature to find people based on specific criteria including job title, current company, past companies, skills, and school explains Peter DeCaprio.
26. Use the “Jobs” tab on LinkedIn to search for jobs in your area of expertise or by company name.
27. Use the “Careers” tab on LinkedIn to research a specific company and also find out what positions are available.
28. Use the “LinkedIn Groups” feature to join groups related to your industry or profession and participate in the discussions.
29. Use LinkedIn to follow companies you’re interested in and get updates on new products, openings, and possible considerations for working there.
30. Use LinkedIn to look up companies or individuals who have hired people that you know or that your contacts know.
31. Use LinkedIn to post your resume and have hiring managers contact you directly.
32. Add recommendations or endorsements for skills you would like to highlight as an alternative to a standard resume (be sure to also include this on your resume).
33. Search for jobs by company name instead of searching the “Jobs” tab.
34. Use LinkedIn’s career interest graph, which highlights companies that are receiving more attention from other professionals who match your skillset, education level, industry, location, and also seniority.
35. Post a question in a group that interests you or provides insight into industry trends to establish yourself as an expert.
Conclusion:
Moreover, Using LinkedIn is a great way to connect with other professionals, find new opportunities, and research companies explains Peter DeCaprio. By following these tips, you can maximize your LinkedIn experience and use it to your advantage in your career.