How to Use LinkedIn for Job Search

At least 500 million people use the network, and there are more than 10 million active job listings every year.

How to Use LinkedIn for Job Search

Is LinkedIn really beneficial to find a job opportunity? As per Fortune Magazine, at least 500 million people use the network, and there are more than 10 million active job listings every year. 

Meet Aashi Bhatnagar, a Management Student who kept her cool in difficult times, always believed in herself, and never lost her faith in her job search. Kudos to her persistence, her sheer will power and her positive attitude that helped her gain employment and that too through LinkedIn. 

Aashi Bhatnagar, who kept her cool in difficult times, always believed in herself, 

and never lost her faith in her job search.

Similarly, Sonam Upadhyaya, who always believed in herself, constantly honed her skill-set as a Finance student and kept on exploring LinkedIn for right job opportunities, made her dream come true to become an Investment Banking Analyst through LinkedIn.

Sonam Upadhyaya, made her dream come true to become an Investment Banking Analyst through LinkedIn only.

So, is LinkedIn really beneficial to find a job opportunity? As per Fortune Magazine, at least 500 million people use the network, and there are more than 10 million active job listings every year. Follow these quick power-tips in your journey of job-search through LinkedIn, 

Is LinkedIn really beneficial to find a job opportunity?

1. Think of LinkedIn as a search engine. 

2. Use a professional picture and customize your profile URL. 

3. Write a crisp and detailed summary of your career. 

4. Keep your overall profile fresh and updated. 

5. 'Clean up' your online presence and other social media profiles. 

6. Don't hesitate in directly contacting the hiring managers and recruiters. 

7. Use 'personalized messages' while contacting the authorities. 

8. Try searching through the updates (or "Posts") using suitable hashtags, like #jobs, #hiring, #employment. 

9. Join professional LinkedIn Groups (like College Alumni/ Industry specific etc). 

10. 'Actively' follow your dream companies' official LinkedIn Pages. 

11. Try to find a mutual connection with your potential employer or through a common Linked group. 

12. Emphasize on your skills through suitable recommendations and endorsements. 

13. Above all, be visible on LinkedIn. Do like, comment, and share items in your LinkedIn feed. 

All the best in your job-search! May you receive the good news soon! Congratulations in advance :) 

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