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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Get Hired Faster With A LinkedIn Networking Strategy

By Gregory White


Searching for a job has changed a lot in the past couple of decades. Instead of going through the routine of calling around and creating a nice resume package, there are many job search marketing tools that can be used in various mediums. While there are many ways to execute a job search strategy, having a LinkedIn networking strategy covers many bases.

Like they say, it is not necessarily what a person knows but who they know, or are acquainted with in their industry. This can make a difference in getting leads or finding an opportunity in the least expected place. Creating a profile that is appealing and conversation with others engaging, can lead to many great things.

Completing a profile can be advantageous, even though the prompts allow a user to skip over certain sections. Some users would rather not use a photo but all it takes is a friendly shot in business attire to make a good impression. As long as the image has not been heavily altered, it should be acceptable.

While the process of completing a profile may seem exhausting, it serves multiple benefits when it comes to getting leads and networking. Once the user has listed their many skills or abilities set aside, these are used as tags for a feed. The feed, which has numerous job leads, goes to email as many times as the user likes.

Those who consider themselves knowledgeable may want to link articles they have written. Some with extensive experience may have written a whitepaper or published a book. This is also of interest to people who are in a recruiting position. Even if a person has done a guest blog post on a reputable site, this can make a good impression also.

While it may appear logical to begin with the Jobs link in the navigation bar, it will not hurt to join at least one group related to an industry. Although some people rely solely on those results that come from a feed based on profile information, anyone can instantly expand their contacts by joining a group. Some have an approval process but other will allow anyone to join and begin posting immediately.

Like any other forum, it helps to keep conversation positive and contribute content that may be of interest to other group members. This may be in the form of articles, blog posts, and other online sources. If a person chooses to post content that they wrote, they should be prepared to handle feedback constructively. It also helps to not engage in any slander of a company or entity, even if the information has been proven true.

There are other features that can expedite the job search process and help expand a personal network. Some of these can be accessed for free but upgrades offer users the opportunity to expand their marketing plan. Included are ways to reach hiring personnel directly, along with taking advantage of online learning and a few industry certifications.




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