Sunday, May 10, 2020
Summary Sunday LinkedIn and Networking for Job Search
Summary Sunday LinkedIn and Networking for Job Search Learning how to use LinkedIn and to network the right way will help your job searchpromise! Most jobs are filled through referrals and the ONLY way you can be a referred candidate is to network. Plus, having a good LinkedIn summary section will help you get found and leave the right impression. This weeks articles will help you use LinkedIn and networking for job search! LINKEDIN How to Write a Dazzling LinkedIn Summary by Meg Guiseppi | Executive Resume Brand Struggling to write your summary on LinkedIn? Guiseppi provides lots of ideas in her post! She urges you to use your summary section to tell you career story. Here are just a couple of the questions she provides to get your creative juices going. What makes me passionate about the work I do, and the work I will do for future employers? What combination of strengths and skills do I have that no one else does? You will also find tips to make your summary easy to read. These are just a few from her article: For visual appeal, include plenty of white space and short paragraphs. Add some pizzazz with special characters. Break down the information into sub-sections, with headers in all caps There are many other excellent tips and advice in this article. Dont ignore your summary. Implement some of her tips today! This Is What Recruiters Look For On Your LinkedIn Profile by Gwen Moran | Fast Company If you understood how recruiters evaluate candidates based on what they find in a LinkedIn profile, Im pretty sure you would fix some of these issues immediately! Many thanks to Donna Svei, AvidCareerist for originally sharing this (and congrats on being quoted!) NETWORKING How to Build Your Network (When You Dont Know Anyone) by Sujan Patel | Inc. Using the tips in this article, youll learn how to practice good networking- really building new relationships! Using Your Network in a Job Search by Jeff Shuey | Personal Branding Blog More help for what to say and who to tap for help with your job search. Shuey provides some questions you can ask, such as: Whatâs happening in the industry? Who is hiring? (you may want to ask WHY they are hiring) What shifts are you seeing? (What are the implications?) And dont forget my this post with 50+ website you need for your job search.
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