From what I understand, LinkedIn can be a valuable resource as a tool to network with other professionals who know of employment opportunities. Social media has never been my strong suit, but it may be that I'm leaving opportunities on the table in today's world, if I don't take advantage of it somehow.
For this first career post I have found a lecture on how to use LinkedIn to enhance the job search process. The lecture breaks down this process into 4 steps or stages: Get noticed; get inside access; get connected; get opportunities. That sounds like a lot of getting. As the good book says, "with all thy getting, get understanding." So hopefully I have gotten some understanding through this lecture.
In fact, the main takeaway I got from it, is that it is important to simply have an online presence that is strong and positive, and that this can greatly influence employers' hiring decisions. I also found it interesting to learn that it is often possible to send a LinkedIn profile to an employer as a job application. While some of the lecture consisted (somewhat disappointingly) of a sales pitch for LinkedIn's premium service, it is clear that the site can be a very useful tool to leverage in one's job search, as well as for helping others in their efforts.
Hey Adam
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about possibly missing-out by not fully embracing the world of social media. I don't have any social media accounts - and sometimes I wonder if that closes doors for me. I can say that even this blogger site has given me trouble because I am so unfamiliar. If there is one account I want to build and maintain it is linkedin.