If you're almost graduating, a fresh graduate or just someone looking for a job before the holidays kick in, let me share with you some secrets to land your dream job and start your career!
I could discuss about how to write and effective resume or how to answer tough interview questions but for now, I'll be discussing one of the platforms for jobseekers and recruiters alike - LinkedIn! I'm sure you've heard of this website and at some point found it apparently useless but let me share some tips 'n tricks why this is a useful site (aside from the go-to Jobstreet). I've listed down 7 things that could help you maximize your use of LinkedIn to help you be available to recruiters and start your career.
1. Put in a proper picture. And when I aay proper, I mean proper. LinkedIn is basically your online resume so don't go about posting a picture that's FB-worthy, Snapchat-crazy or too artsy meant for IG. That means no cleavage, no pabebe pose, no V signs, no winking and whatever crazy idea you have for a picture. Put in a decent, profile picture instead that says "I'm employable." You can put in your grad pic too, but not if you've graduated 5 years ago.
2. Place your whole name. When you submit your applications on Jobstreet, Monster, JobsDB, or maybe through e-mail, referral or a job fair, recruiters would want to know who you are beyond your resume. What do you look like? Are you professional enough? Do you have good grammar? Are you detail-oriented? Thus, recruiters, at some point, will be googling your name. And when they see your LinkedIn account, how you've presented it could say a lot about you. So no jeje names, please. And also so that you'll be easier to find.
3. Input accurate details. Yes please! Once they see your name, and click on that link, they would like to verify if your presenting yourself online as you say you are or if your resume matches your LinkedIn profile. Don't exaggerate your credentials! Don't put a managerial role if you're an assistant. Don't put 10 months if you've only worked for 6. Get what I mean? And also, you can put in a brief description of your roles but not a whole-pager that's meant for 201 files. Also input your contact details and your e-mail so people can contact you easily. (Just don't have a sexybitch69@yahoe.com for an e-mail address please.)
4. Be careful what you post! Remember that professionals are using this site. Don't put innappropriate pictures and posts that could blow off your whole package. Most posts on LinkedIn are company updates, career opportunities, company profiles and the like.
5. Get to know your future colleagues and your future work environment. Are you already considering a company? Have you gone to an interview already? However, it would seem that you're not so sure to sign. You may look at LinkedIn for your future colleagues. If they can search for you, you may also search for them. See how long they're connected with the company or if there's career progression in their profiles. You may even look for people with the same position being offered to you and look at their job descriptions for a clearer picture. An employee's profile could say a lot about the company they're in and this could help you decide if you'll sign yourself up for that job. Remember, it's not just about having a job but it's about keeping that job and startong a career and of course, being able to stay long in a company.
6. Job search. LinkedIn has sometimes job posts that are not posted on mainstream job sites. You could look at different positions well suited for you in this site too.
7. Use it to connect with colleagues and expand your network! This is not FB. So the more people you're connected to, the bigger your network would be. Recruiters sometimes send mail through LinkedIn for open positions in their company. Who knows along the way, these connections could be useful too!
I hope this helps! What about you, are there any other good things about this site that you know about? What about negative things? Let me know and let's discuss. :)
(This post is not a paid advertisement of LinkedIn and the author is not connected with the company or any employee from LinkedIn.)
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