Job Hunting on LinkedIn

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Introduction to Job Hunting on LinkedIn Basic Action Points (Vitals):Specific Action Points for Job Hunting:How To Use This LinkedIn Series?

Introduction to Job Hunting on LinkedIn

Looking for a job? LinkedIn’s become the go-to place for this. The reason is pretty straightforward: you’re not just updating your resume, you’re showing potential employers how you network, share knowledge, and build a professional presence.

Some might treat LinkedIn like a job board, but that’s a mistake. Employers and recruiters are watching what you post, who you connect with, and how engaged you are with your industry. Are you just here for a new gig, or are you making yourself visible as someone who’s active in the field? That difference matters.

People who get the most out of job hunting on LinkedIn know it’s not about applying for every open position. It’s about making yourself someone who stands out even when you’re not actively applying. If you’re connecting with people in your industry, contributing to conversations, and showing what you know, you’re already ahead of the game.

Basic Action Points (Vitals):

Optimize your LinkedIn profile (professional photo, headline, summary, skills, etc.)
Actively engage with posts in your industry (comment, react, and share insights)
Build and maintain a strong network (connect with relevant professionals, send personalized invitations)
Use keywords strategically to be discoverable (in your profile, posts, and engagement)
Regularly post or engage to keep your presence active (without focusing on frequency, focus on quality)

Specific Action Points for Job Hunting:

Follow companies where you want to work and engage with their content
Join relevant industry groups and participate in discussions
Reach out to hiring managers or employees at target companies to build connections
Tailor your LinkedIn profile to match the roles you’re seeking (keywords, relevant experience, skills)
Use LinkedIn’s job search tools and set alerts for roles that fit your criteria

How To Use This LinkedIn Series?

LinkedIn can be a huge a time-suck. It’s so much easier and more rewarding when you know why you’re using LInkedIn. This series starts with Why Are You Really On LinkedIn? and helps you drill down through to your Transactional Reasons and/or the Intanglible Motivators that drive you and your activities.

When you know your Why? LinkedIn becomes much easier because you can just focus on the What To Do, be aware of the What Not To Do., and cut the time-suck.

By understanding why you’re really here, you’ll be able to use LinkedIn more effectively and strategically – whether for immediate outcomes or long-term success.