Using LinkedIn as a Job Search Tool

Using LinkedIn as a Job Search Tool

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  Using LinkedIn asa Job Search Tool.
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  Quick SurveyWhat isLinkedIn?
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  Why should Ijoin?
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  Who’s on LinkedIn?
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  Why did yousign up?
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  Are you activelyusing LinkedIn?The Powers of LinkedInBoost your business
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  Throw out anet when you don’t need it
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  Get to knowa company
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   Increase freelance workLinkedInisa business-oriented social networking site.Latest LinkedIn FactsLinkedIn has over 60 million members in over 200 countries and territories around the world.
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  A new memberjoins LinkedIn approximately every second, and about half of the members are outside the U.S.
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  Executives from allFortune 500 companies are LinkedIn members.Just the Facts!
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  Relationships MatterOur missionis to connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful. We believe that in a global connected economy, your success as a professional and your competitiveness as a company depends upon faster access to insight and resources you can trust.Connect EngageConverseBuildCommunity
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  Build A Networkof Trusted ProfessionalsTips Get to know the most connected people in your industry.
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  Have lunch/coffee withpeople in your network as often as possible.
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  Volunteer
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  Subscribe tofeeds/newsletters.What can you do with LinkedIn?Build your brand and manage your professional network.
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  Get access tohiring contacts outside of your normal reach.
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  Make connections ina new city, company or industry.
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  Have discussions, getadvice, ask and answer questions.
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  Find pastcontacts and stay in touch with colleagues.
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  Build your reputationwith recommendations and references.
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  Find someoneneeding your services.
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  Learn about potentialemployers or clients
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  Establish yourself asan expert 
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  Promote and FindEvents
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  Search and applyfor jobs.TipsSearch for contact at companies you are applying to and make a connection.
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  Search foryour business card contacts on LinkedIn.
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  Reason to reconnect:“I need a reference “
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  Create a groupon your expertise/industryGetting StartedThe Basics1. Edit your Profile2. Include a Photo 3. Professional Summary 4. Include Keywords and Skills 5. Contact Settings6. Profile Website Links 7. LinkedIn Applications 8. Your Public Profile9. Grow Your Network10. Get RecommendationsTips Think of yourself as a brand (SME) not a resume.
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  Spend at least2 hours on setting up your LinkedIn account.
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  Logon Daily andrespond or comment to your network.Building your ConnectionsImport your existing networks. (Outlook contacts, Gmail, Yahoo, alumni network, school network, company network, church, School, workshops, user groups, Facebook, Twitter)Search and add your business card collectionOutlook Users –Download LinkedIn Outlook ToolbarPut your LinkedIn URL in your Email SignatureGet recommendations from your previous coworkers ,employers, industry colleagues and add them to Linkedin.Search out previous company contacts.Attend events and meet as many contacts as you can. Have a Plan! Identify the value exchange.TipsHave your LinkedIn URL on your business card
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  Your Goal isto stay “Top of Mind” or Brand VisibleLinkedIn SettingsMy Profile Update career and education, add associations and awards, and list specialties and interests. My Profile Photo Your profile photo is visible to everyone.Public Profile Your public profile displays full profile information. http://www.linkedin.com/in/oscardavilaStatus Visibility Your current status is visible to everyone.Member Feed Visibility Your member feed is visible to everyone. Twitter Settings Add your Twitter account on your profile. Email NotificationsContact Settings You are receiving Introductions, InMails, and OpenLink Messages. Receiving Messages Control how you receive emails and notifications. Invitation Filtering You are receiving all invitations. Home Page SettingsNetwork Updates Settings for the display of Network Updates on your home page.Tips Make yourself accessible, visible and create a value rich appeal
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  Let everyone seewho you are on LinkedIn by being visible to everyone.The to Do List – Part IPublicize your LinkedIn Profile. Make it public.
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  Customize your URL– Personalize (Your name, your brand)
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  Add links toyour LinkedIn profile page
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  Add your LinkedInURL to your website, blogs, Facebook, Twitter and any other sites you manage.
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  Add your profilelink to your email signature and your business cards
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  Join LinkedIn Groupsand engage in discussions.
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  Tell Your othernetworks you are on LinkedIn.
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  Engage in discussion.Ask and Answer. http://www.linkedin.com/answers/Tips Login in to LinkedIn Daily
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  Be visible
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  Provide valuableinformation to your Network
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  Turn yournetwork into your community. The to Do List – Part 2Make recommendations on your contacts profiles.
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  Status your LinkedInprofile on Facebook, and Twitter. Tell your community what you need, and ask them what they need.
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  Status update: Postcontent your network/community would find of value (articles, news, events)
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  Invite contacts noton LinkedIn to join.
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  Invite other toreconnect. Personalize messages.
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  Find out whoyour contacts know and Ask! for introduction to a 2nd 3rd connection via Linkedin.
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  Create a group.Become the point of contact for a topic, specialty or industry.Tips Be Transparent
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  Be Sincere
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  Be Accessible
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  Create Value
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  Showcase yourKnowledgeThe to Do List – Part 3Update your LinkedIn status regularly. (new job, articles links, need, announcements, become an SME, share info)
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  People You mayknow Tool. Click on the contact and see what they do and how they are connected.
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  Search for titlesof contacts of contacts you would report to. Example- Director of Software Testing, Bank Manager
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  Search for peoplewith your title. (keyword search- title, location, company)
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  Apply for ajob and find the posting contact or a person connected to that contact.Tips Iphone Users- Download the LinkedIn Application for adding contacts you meet that do not have business cards, but have a LinkedIn account.
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  The to DoList – Part 4 Add contacts to LinkedIn within 24 hours of meeting. (They will forget you! Message them every 2 to 3 weeks on updates or follow ups to a conversation.
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  Identify What thevalue exchange is when adding Linkedin contacts to your network/community
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  Update your Linkedinstatus as looking for a “xyz” position.
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  Search for recruiterslocal to your area on LinkedIn and introduce yourself.
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  Make LinkedInYour Homepage
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  Upload your portfoliopieces to LinkedInTipsIphone Users- Download the LinkedIn Application for adding contacts you meet that do not have business cards, but have a LinkedIn account.Where do recruiters and Hiring Managers look for candidates?Job BoardsCareerbuilder.comLinkedIn.comMonster.comCraigslist.orgaftercollege.comexperience.comcollegegrad.comcollegerecruiter.comYAHOO! HotJobsJobCentral.comCareerBuilderMonster.comHound.comJobFox.comIndeed.comSimply HiredOrkutOtherNetworking eventsConferencesLuncheonsSpeaking EventsSeminarsJob FairsCareer ServicesUniversitiesUser Group MeetingsThemed Happy HoursCompany OutingsFacebookTwitterMySpacePlaxoDoostangReferyesTipsGet out to2-3 events a week that target your industry or contacts you wish to meet.
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  Signup for newslettersand feeds.
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  Start a industryblog.TwitterWhat is Twitter?Twitter describes itself as, “a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?”www.twitter.comThere are a variety of Twitter accounts dedicated to providing job listings by field, company, region, and more. Here is a Snapshot.General@JobAngels –Helping the unemployed find jobs@indeed – One search. All jobs.
@jobshouts – General job postings@simplyhired – Job search site
@StartUpHire – Jobs at VC backed companies@twithire – Job board serviceBy Field@journalism_jobs – Jobs in journalism@juicyjobs – Green jobs@libgig_jobs – Library Jobs
@mediabistrojobs – Media job listings from mediabistro.comFull Listing: http://mashable.com/2009/03/13/twitter-jobs/Twitter FAQs: http://mashable.com/guidebook/twitter/TipsProfiles that tweet about jobs in Austinhttp://twitter.com/jobsinaustintxhttp://twitter.com/jobsaustinhttp://twitter.com/AUS_Joblisthttp://twitter.com/atx_writingjobs
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  FacebookFacebook is a social networking websitethat is operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. Users can add friends and send them messages, and update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves. Additionally, users can join networks organized by city, workplace, and school or college.Tips for Jobs searching on FacebookChange your job title in Facebook to the job you are targeting. Save. Click on title. Facebook will return your friends and 2nd tier friend contacts in your network with that title. If profile is public, click on company and see if company has opportunities with your skill set. Suggestion: Send introduction messages via LinkedIn or Facebook.TipsStatus your Facebook network that you are looking for your next career opportunity and include a link to your LinkedIn Profile.Oscar DavilaLinkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/oscardavilaTwitter: @oscardavilaEmail: recruitertx@hotmail.comOscar.davila@na.manpower.com