Advanced LinkedIn for Job Search

Introduction What to expect from this presentation: - Learn more about skills and recommendations - Benefits of joining groups and their purpose - Researching companies and the job hunt - How to do an advanced search for jobs, people and other information - Embedded apps - Mobile apps

Module #1 Skills and Recommendations

Let’s talk about skills….. Why should I have skills on my profile?

Skills continued…..

Add it to your profile!

Your connections can endorse your skills!

Let’s talk about recommendations…. Why should I have recommendations on my profile?

Here you can return the favor or submit a request

Module #2 Groups

Let’s talk about groups…. Why should I join groups? –Great way to make new connections –Chance to discuss new and upcoming topics in your field –Learn and ask questions –Extend your personal brand

Let’s talk about groups….

Let’s Talk About Groups LinkedIn makes it easy to find groups!

After joining a group, you will get updates when discussions are started. To manage this, go to Settings—then to Groups/Companies &Applications and change the frequency of group digest s.

New LinkedIn Contacts Feature

Module #3 Researching Companies

Let’s talk about companies…. How do you research a company? –Type in the company name…LinkedIn will start to auto fill for you –Visit their page and learn –See who in your network works there –Follow the company for updates

Type in company name

Learn about them. Follow them.. See how you are connected.

Module #4 Advanced Searches

Using the Advance search tool…. For jobs: Use the Advanced tool to look for jobs. First, click here to change the section to Jobs. Then click on Advanced

LinkedIn will pull from this site for jobs. To save this job search…click here.

Using the Advance search tool…. To look for people This is a good option for finding HR managers or recruiters in your area. Make sure the drop down is on People and then click Advanced.

Using the Advance Search Tool Type HR in title field, select Current, then use location field to narrow as well as industry.

Module #5 Embedded Apps

Embedded Apps Show off your work! Add presentations, items from your portfolio, photos, videos, and more to your LinkedIn profile.

Embedded Apps Items can be embedded in the following profile sections: –Summary –Work Experience (at the individual job) –Education

Module #6 Mobile Apps

Mobile App - LinkedIn

Mobile App - Cardmunch

Conclusion Questions?