4 ways to use LinkedIn to land your dream job
If used properly, the social network can be a trove of career opportunities. Here’s how you can spruce up your profile and make the most of the platform.
Whether you’re switching positions or embarking on a PR career, finding a job can be challenging.
We have the internet, which makes certain aspects of the mission easier, but it’s still hard to go through the extensive résumé and in terview processes to find that perfect position.
Using the right resources can make things a lot easier. LinkedIn was built for that purpose. The professional social network has enabled millions of employers to connect with top talent over the years. It’s become the top network for job recruitment and the sharing of professional knowledge.
The numbers show it all. There are more than 6.5 million active job listings on LinkedIn, and more than 94 percent of recruiters use the site to vet job candidates. What’s more, 48 percent of recruiters use LinkedIn as their only source for social media outreach.
Facebook might reveal details about an individual’s personality, but LinkedIn will inform recruiters about your professional record, so they can use that information to discern your suitability for a certain job.
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