Job Search: LinkedIn WELCOME

Networking/LinkedIn 70% of open positions not advertised 70% of open positions not advertised What we find on Dice, Monster, Craigslist is a smaller part of the job market What we find on Dice, Monster, Craigslist is a smaller part of the job market Many positions are available only through insiders working in the hiring companies Many positions are available only through insiders working in the hiring companies Staying in touch with people you know professionally is critical for being able to access those “hidden” jobs Staying in touch with people you know professionally is critical for being able to access those “hidden” jobs The more experience you have the more you find jobs through your professional network The more experience you have the more you find jobs through your professional network

Networking/LinkedIn LinkedIn is a #1 tool for maintaining contacts It is not done for making new contactsIt is not done for making new contacts Use it for professional contacts only. Not social.Use it for professional contacts only. Not social. Invite immediately new people you meet professionally to join your LinkedIn networkInvite immediately new people you meet professionally to join your LinkedIn network Invite co-workers, recruiters, college matesInvite co-workers, recruiters, college mates Invite fellow Portnov School graduatesInvite fellow Portnov School graduates Maintaining professional contacts is not a periodic campaign - it is an everyday activityMaintaining professional contacts is not a periodic campaign - it is an everyday activity Accepting or not accepting invitations from others is not about being nice to themAccepting or not accepting invitations from others is not about being nice to them

Networking/LinkedIn Basic steps to take: Open an account – it is freeOpen an account – it is free Study LinkedIn help on how to use the serviceStudy LinkedIn help on how to use the service Create basic profileCreate basic profile Apply for Portnov group membershipApply for Portnov group membership Invite selected group of contacts to join your networkInvite selected group of contacts to join your network Join QA-related groupsJoin QA-related groups Before starting your job search update the profile with your jobs, education, experience details – make the profile synchronized with the resumeBefore starting your job search update the profile with your jobs, education, experience details – make the profile synchronized with the resume

Networking/LinkedIn More steps to take: Search for your name on Google – make sure your LinkedIn profile is searchableSearch for your name on Google – make sure your LinkedIn profile is searchable Connect to 2-3 technical recruiters in LIONs category with 20,000+ contacts – it will expand your searchable network on LinkedInConnect to 2-3 technical recruiters in LIONs category with 20,000+ contacts – it will expand your searchable network on LinkedIn Include LinkedIn link into your profile on Dice and other job search enginesInclude LinkedIn link into your profile on Dice and other job search engines Include LinkedIn link into your signatureInclude LinkedIn link into your signature Take part in several discussions available in your LinkedIn groups, answer questions – be proactiveTake part in several discussions available in your LinkedIn groups, answer questions – be proactive

Networking/LinkedIn What else you can/should do: Search for job postingsSearch for job postings Find people working in the company BEFORE you go there for an interviewFind people working in the company BEFORE you go there for an interview Research managers and other interviewers thereResearch managers and other interviewers there Approach recruiters through LinkedInApproach recruiters through LinkedIn Use LIONs (recruiters, staffing) to connect with others and to expand your networkUse LIONs (recruiters, staffing) to connect with others and to expand your network Solicit QA Managers and company decision makers for an informational interviewSolicit QA Managers and company decision makers for an informational interview