LinkedIn Users

[Cabin Fever]

Been out of the job market for the past 22 years, but have recently decided that I need to start a new job search. I've been told that LinkedIn is a great tool for making job connections. Looking for user experiences using LinkedIn for such purposes, before I bother creating a profile and such?

 

A lot has changed with job searches in the past 22 years! Sheesh....

[phade]

If you question is it worth it? Yes, it is. Very much a common way to network.

 

I know several people who have had jobs landed or considered through it. Be careful about it though, other people in your company may have profiles, too. It can alert people to intent sometimes.

[Cabin Fever]

phade, on 01 Aug 2014 - 09:07 AM, said:

Be careful about it though, other people in your company may have profiles, too. It can alert people to intent sometimes.

Thanks! That's exactly what I was concerned about! The company just sent out a widespread distribution email saying that "46,000 of our companys employees have LinkedIn profiles" and asked, "Why LinkedIn knows more about us than our company does"! LOL

 

Still might be worth it for the networking...

[NeverSeenNorHeard]

Its so worth it. I once in a while receive offers to interview for positions. This may be atypical as experts in my field are very hard to come by.

 

It's a really good tool that you will get out what you put into it, just be sure to complete the profile. Be sure to put in classes you may have taken back in college, trade school, or even a seminar you attended related to the field. Include certifications, and certifications you may be preparing for. Also "follow" other professionals that may be able to extend a helping hand to land an interview. In addition, follow companies you would like to work for, who knows they may see you on there and look to acquire you, The biggest thing I could tell you is to make sure information is accurate, true, spelling is correct and grammar is on point. Make sure you put a professional picture of yourself (with regard to your field of course). Don't use a picture of you in a tuxedo if your looking for a job as a butcher and don't put a picture of you next to downed deer on there if your looking for a job as a financial adviser. Also, I don't know what field you are in, but you may want to join any local professional organisations. For example if your a mechanic, maybe join the local ASE chapter. Lots of jobs are word of mouth and what you see posted sometimes is posted because "they have to post" the position, knowing its already spoken for.

 

If you are alumni of a college, call them up and see if their career services department has a class on online networking, linkedin etc... They may even offer to proofread or assist you in creating your resume and conduct mock interviews. If not, call the local library or even social services and they may be able to direct you to someone that can help. 

 

Hope this helps

 

-NSNH

 

 

[Cabin Fever]

Thanks for the tips NSNH! Good stuff!

[NeverSeenNorHeard]

Anytime, CF. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me. 

 

[phade]

The Wayne county offices will likely have a workforce development that will review your resume for you for free. Most counties here in NY do.

 

 

[Cabin Fever]

The resume has been polished up and I've had a few compliments on the resume from employers so far. LOL  Just no solid bites...

Edited August 1, 2014 by Cabin Fever

[ELMER J. FUDD]

I just started mine back up by request of my boss. The only thing I hate is all the damn emails from LinkedIn about who i might know or viewed my profile. Which reminds me, i need to change that setting.

[BizCT]

Linkedin is great and nothing wrong with having it. IMO, if you work corporate and don't have it, your crazy.

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