The Power of Leveraging LinkedIn for Job Seekers
When it comes to job search, ensuring that your clients are equipped to make the most of LinkedIn is crucial. Surprisingly, only 36% of job seekers are actively engaged on this platform. While having a profile and applying for jobs are essential, there is so much more that can be done to enhance their job search. With 90% of employers reviewing a job seeker’s LinkedIn profile and activity, it is imperative that your clients are well-versed in utilizing this vital social media platform.
During a recent interactive presentation, valuable insights were shared on how job seekers can increase profile visibility, expand their network, and connect with others to shape their digital career path. Furthermore, a deep dive was taken into the often overlooked features of the Jobs section on LinkedIn.
While this session did not delve into profile writing, attendees were introduced to the latest strategies, including AI content generation, and other innovative approaches for the year 2024.
Feedback and Impact
Those who attended this event rated it a perfect 10 out of 10 in the survey, highlighting its informative, relevant, helpful, and actionable nature. Survey respondents expressed that they gained valuable insights into LinkedIn profiles and appreciated:
- Discovering features that could aid their clients
- The breadth of content covered
- The engaging presentation style
Key Takeaways
- Importance of LinkedIn for both job seekers and clients
- Insights into LinkedIn usage statistics by job seekers and recruiters
- Utilizing AI and Machine Learning on LinkedIn
- Distinction between resume and LinkedIn keywords
- Strategies for gaining recruiter attention and passive job candidacy
- Ways to drive recruiters to candidate profiles and leverage Open to Work
- Emerging AI tools for networking and profile writing on LinkedIn
- Exploration of hidden features in job postings on LinkedIn
Exceeding Expectations
The session provided a strong foundation in LinkedIn job search strategies, emphasizing the importance of building a positive reputation and understanding profile statistics. Donna Shannon expertly shared valuable insights and tactics to navigate the competitive digital job market.
Can you say, “WOW”?
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