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LinkedIn Job Search Fundamentals Part 1

Get Noticed: Enhance your online image

Get Inside Access: Maximize Job Seeker Premium

Get Connected: Leverage and expand your network

Get Opportunities: Find and land your dream job

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Agenda

Ask a question: [email protected]

http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker/faq.html

http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker/resources.html

Visit our Job Seeker Resources Page

Announcing Webinar Part 2

http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker

Meet Lindsey

Meet LinkedIn

!  Over 161 million professionals

!  2 million+ company profiles

!  Executives from every Fortune 500 firm

!  61% outside the U.S.

!  200+ countries

Get Noticed

M e

of employers have rejected a job candidate because of information they found about that person online

70%

of employers say that a positive online reputation influences their hiring decisions

85%

Live demo of a strong LinkedIn profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/danielfisher1225

Develop a Strong, Keyword-Aware Headline

•  Client-focused, Big Idea Salesperson

•  Recent Ohio State Honors Grad and Publishing Intern

•  IT Project Manager Seeking New Opportunity

•  Senior Public Relations and Internal Communications Executive

Get Strong Recommendations from Managers

take advantage of LinkedIn profile feature additions

DO

Add Sections to Enhance Your Profile

Show Off Your Skills

Feature Your Volunteer Work

Incorporate Appropriate LinkedIn Apps

If You Attend Networking Events…

If You Travel Frequently (or want a job that requires travel)…

If You’re a Creative Professional…

consistently drive people to your LinkedIn profile

DO

Update Your Status

-------------------------------------------- Jane Doe Ph: (800) 555-1234 [email protected] Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/JaneDoe

Tie LinkedIn to your Other Efforts

Get Inside Access

http://www.linkedin.com/jobseeker

Job Seeker Premium Featured Applicant

Job Seeker Premium: Become a Featured Applicant

Job Seeker Premium: Open Up to Opportunities

Job Seeker Premium: Open Up to Opportunities

Removing the Job Seeker Badge

Job Seeker Premium: Contact Decision Makers

Job Seeker Premium: Access Salary Data

Job Seeker Premium: Network in Exclusive Group

Job Seeker Premium: Sign-up, Tutorials & Tips

! 

Get Connected

of jobs are found through networking

70%

Step 1: Reach Out to Everyone You Know

send blast message to all of your LinkedIn connections about your job search

DON’T

Step 2: Maximize Group Affiliations

Step 3: Reach Out to New Connections

Find New Contacts

Write Individualized Connection Requests

Request Introductions

Live Demo: Requesting an Introduction

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Get Opportunities

“What should I do with my life?”

Determine What You Want

1. Apply for Jobs on LinkedIn

2. Receive Email Alerts

Live Demo of Job Search & Applying for Job

3. Use LinkedIn Signal to Uncover Hidden Opportunities

4. Search for Jobs Elsewhere & Use LinkedIn For Insider Research

Using Company Pages

Live Demo of LinkedIn Company Page

Apply with LinkedIn

Apply with LinkedIn

Get Noticed: Enhance your online image

Get Inside Access: Maximize Job Seeker Premium

Get Connected: Leverage and expand your network

Get Opportunities: Find and land your dream job

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Review

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Questions

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Job Seeker Premium: Tutorials & Tips

Watch the recorded webinar and download slides

http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker/faq.html

http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker/resources.html

Visit our Job Seeker Resources Page

Announcing Webinar Part 2

http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker