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Landing a new job requires a lot more than just finding openings and applying to them. Here's how to get a job from LinkedIn with simple profile tweaks, through connections and groups, by reading content, and more.
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Stay up to date on the industry news, participate in conversations, and learn about new job opportunities. Among the people who found jobs in three months or less, 91% used LinkedIn company pages for research. It could also help to follow key people from these companies – they might post updates or blogs pertaining to the company.
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Add relevant skills to your profile so recruiters looking for candidates with your background can find you. More than 90% of the people who found a job within three months had listed five or more skills on their profile.
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That said, be sure to use the right words – “skilled, passionate and motivated” are no longer enough. Avoid words on LinkedIn’s buzzwords list to ensure that your profile appears unique and memorable. When you say something differently, you rise to the front of the pack more quickly.
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A profile photo puts a face to a name and helps project a friendly and approachable image. Nearly 90% of the people who were hired in three months or less had a profile photo. Just make sure your photo is actually professional. A high-quality headshot is better than a selfie, which is better than a photo of you out on the town.
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This helps show – rather than just tell – employers that you have what it takes to get the job done. More than 80% of job seekers who found work in just a few months had 10 or more endorsements. Obtaining these endorsements is easy: Simply ask former colleagues to endorse you. It’s common for friends to endorse each other too, but professional endorsements tend to look more meaningful.
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Grow your network to be more visible, get your foot in the door at new companies, and expose yourself to new job opportunities. Of the job seekers who found work quickly, 87% added 10 or more connections in three months. Theoretically, anyone who works for companies or in industries that interest you could be a connection.
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Use groups to network, ask questions, and look out for job openings posted by fellow group members. More than 80% of the people who landed a new job within three months participated in LinkedIn groups. These groups are a great place to build the connections described above, so the steps of joining groups and adding connections go hand in hand.
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Take 10 minutes each day to read the hottest news in your industry and insights from thought leaders. More than 80% of people who landed a new job in three months were engaging with content on LinkedIn. Previously, you could use LinkedIn Pulse to access this content. Now, your LinkedIn homepage functions as Pulse once did, curating content relevant to your interests.
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Broadening your professional horizons is now as simple as logging in to LinkedIn.
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LinkedIn recommendations are public testimonials meant to validate your ability, character, and work history. These recommendations are made by other professionals on the network, so you should be strategic about when and who to ask, and be ready to write recommendations for others. Seek help from people who know your work well and can speak to the specific value you offer.