4. OBJECTIVES
• Job Search and Job Application Strategies
• Joining and Networking with Groups
• Adding videos, images, and documents
5. OBJECTIVES
• Job Search and Job Application Strategies
• Joining and Networking with Groups
• Adding videos, images, and documents
• Gentle Reminders
6. OBJECTIVES
• Job Search and Job Application Strategies
• Joining and Networking with Groups
• Adding videos, images, and documents
• Gentle Reminders
• Question and Answer Session
10. Directions…Just in Case!
• From the drop-down menu next to your name on the
right side of the Home page, choose Settings.
• On the bottom left of the Settings page is a column
titled Privacy Controls. Immediately under that
heading is a hyperlink that reads “Turn on/off your
activity broadcasts.”
• Click on the activity broadcasts link and a dialog box will
open giving you an option to choose who will see your
activity updates.
• If the box is checked to “Let people know when you
change your profile, make recommendations, or follow
companies,” uncheck it. (Original Article: “
Pay Attention To Your LinkedIn Settings“)
12. 411 on Job Hunting on LI
• There are several ways to look for and manage your job
search on LinkedIn
13. 411 on Job Hunting on LI
• There are several ways to look for and manage your job
search on LinkedIn
• You can target companies and connections for career
opportunities
14. 411 on Job Hunting on LI
• There are several ways to look for and manage your job
search on LinkedIn
• You can target companies and connections for career
opportunities
• Be creative with your searching
15. 411 on Job Hunting on LI
• There are several ways to look for and manage your job
search on LinkedIn
• You can target companies and connections for career
opportunities
• Be creative with your searching
• Be targeted and specific
16. Three C’s of Job Hunting on LI
• CONNECTION
• COMPETENCE
• CONSISTENCY
17. Three C’s of Job Hunting on LI
• CONNECTION- Using your connections as a way to get
your foot in the door is a good thing
18. Three C’s of Job Hunting on LI
• CONNECTION- Using your connections as a way to get
your foot in the door is a good thing
• Your network can introduce you to hiring managers and
refer you
19. Three C’s of Job Hunting on LI
• CONNECTION- Using your connections as a way to get
your foot in the door is a good thing
• Your network can introduce you to hiring managers and
refer you
• Your past networking and keeping in touch with your
contacts will serve you well in the future-don’t just
connect and then forget
20. Three C’s of Job Hunting on LI
• COMPETENCE-Understanding the politics of networking
well
21. Three C’s of Job Hunting on LI
• COMPETENCE-Understanding the politics of networking
well
• Shameless promotion doesn’t work
22. Three C’s of Job Hunting on LI
• COMPETENCE-Understanding the politics of networking
well
• Shameless promotion doesn’t work
• Simple and direct language wins
23. Three C’s of Job Hunting on LI
• COMPETENCE-Understanding the politics of networking
well
• Shameless promotion doesn’t work
• Simple and direct language wins
• Support your brand-be selective
24. Three C’s of Job Hunting on LI
• CONSISTENCY-Your online brand should match your job
search strategy
25. Three C’s of Job Hunting on LI
• CONSISTENCY-Your online brand should match your job
search strategy
• Don’t pick whatever comes your way-your connections
will see that you are not focused and may shy away
from referring you
26. Three C’s of Job Hunting on LI
• CONSISTENCY-Your online brand should match your job
search strategy
• Don’t pick whatever comes your way-your connections
will see that you are not focused and may shy away
from referring you
• Communicate the same messages when you’re
contacting employers and possible connections to
companies you target
27. Three C’s of Job Hunting on LI
• CONSISTENCY-Your online brand should match your job
search strategy
• Don’t pick whatever comes your way-your connections
will see that you are not focused and may shy away
from referring you
• Communicate the same messages when you’re
contacting employers and possible connections to
companies you target
• Be authentic-always
79. Gentle Reminders
• If working, conduct your LinkedIn activity outside
of the office
• Make sure your profile picture is professional
80. Gentle Reminders
• If working, conduct your LinkedIn activity outside
of the office
• Make sure your profile picture is professional
• Know your target markets and companies well
81. Gentle Reminders
• If working, conduct your LinkedIn activity outside
of the office
• Make sure your profile picture is professional
• Know your target markets and companies well
• Be prepared to respond to inquiries
82. Gentle Reminders
• If working, conduct your LinkedIn activity outside
of the office
• Make sure your profile picture is professional
• Know your target markets and companies well
• Be prepared to respond to inquiries
• Stay in touch with your connections
83. Gentle Reminders
• If working, conduct your LinkedIn activity outside
of the office
• Make sure your profile picture is professional
• Know your target markets and companies well
• Be prepared to respond to inquiries
• Stay in touch with your connections
• Be prepared for rejection
84. Gentle Reminders
• If working, conduct your LinkedIn activity outside
of the office
• Make sure your profile picture is professional
• Know your target markets and companies well
• Be prepared to respond to inquiries
• Stay in touch with your connections
• Be prepared for rejection
• Get feedback
85. Gentle Reminders
• If working, conduct your LinkedIn activity outside
of the office
• Make sure your profile picture is professional
• Know your target markets and companies well
• Be prepared to respond to inquiries
• Stay in touch with your connections
• Be prepared for rejection
• Get feedback
• Say THANK YOU!
86. Gentle Reminders
• If working, conduct your LinkedIn activity outside
of the office
• Make sure your profile picture is professional
• Know your target markets and companies well
• Be prepared to respond to inquiries
• Stay in touch with your connections
• Be prepared for rejection
• Get feedback
• Say THANK YOU!
• GO FOR IT!
