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For Job Seekers
March 31, 2011
Agenda
• Introduction• Objectives• Why Use LinkedIn?• Ways to Use LinkedIn• Questions
Why Use LinkedIn?
“People with more than twenty connections are thirty-four times more likely to be approached with a job opportunity than people with less than five.
All 500 of the Fortune 500 are represented in LinkedIn. In fact, 499 of them are represented by director-level and above employees.”
-- Guy Kawasaki http://blog.guykawasaki.com/2007/01/ten_ways_to_use.html#ixzz0IcOuG3EF&D
Objectives of this Session
• Enhanced knowledge of why LinkedIn, and social networks are important
• Learn ways to use LinkedIn, rather than just “being there”
• Begin thinking about the creation of a plan for developing and using your network, strategically and effectively
About LinkedIn:
• A business-oriented social networking site• An interconnected network of professionals in
more than 170 industries and 200 countries• A social network where the average age of the
LinkedIn user is 41• A social network in which the average salary is
$110,000• Men and the 24-35 year-old demographic are
more likely to use LinkedIn
Find a New, (or Better) Job
• It is who you know• Make your resume easily searchable• Ask for introductions• Request endorsements and offer them to
others• Keep your name top-of-mind with connectors
and people who may be hiring
Ways to Use LinkedIn
• Increase your visibility– By adding connections, you increase the likelihood
that people will see your profile first when they’re searching for someone to hire or do business with
– In addition to appearing at the top of search results, people would much rather work with people who their friends know and trust
Ways to Use LinkedIn
• Increase your ability to connect– Include past companies, affiliations,
interests and education– Add your LinkedIn profile link to e-mail
signatures and online profiles– http://www.linkedin.com/in/marijeanjaggers
Ways to Use LinkedIn
• Bump up your Google juice– Allow search engines to index your LinkedIn
profile • Create a public profile and select “full view”
– If you’re not a blogger, or do not have a Web site, use your customized LinkedIn URL when you comment on blogs or online articles
Ways to Use LinkedIn• Perform a reference check
– Does LinkedIn profile match resume?– Does the candidate have recommendations? Have
they given any?• Ask for advice or referrals
– Answers section can be a wealth of information and resources for your industry or your career path
– Increase your credibility in your field and demonstrate your thought leadership by replying to questions related to your industry, or to which you can respond intelligently
Ways to Use LinkedIn
• Create a group, to foster discussion and connections– Share articles– Review the groups connections as a way to
discover your total social network
Prospects: Local Company Search
Good Invitation to ConnectAs you may know, I resigned my position as [TITLE & COMPANY]. It was a rich experience and I value the privilege of access to a very high level of thought leadership during my years there.
Recently, I have begun to work with the [COMPANY] to [DETAILS OF JOB AND INDUSTRY] Using “best practice” as a baseline, we are looking at regional, national and international models that use an integrated approach to create successful outcomes.
As I value our relationship and appreciate the depth of experience you bring to your profession, please join my network so we can stay in touch on this and more.
Warm regards,
Steps to Take Today
• Upload your e-mail contacts from all sources• Get your profile to 100% by completing all of
your information and adding a photo• Develop a keyword-rich professional headline• Rename the default “Website” and “Blog”
settings to personalized names• Add your Twitter account
Steps to Take Next Week
• Write a recommendation for a colleague, partner or friend (and hope they return the favor)
• Create a schedule for yourself to ask one new person a week for a recommendation
Ongoing Steps to Success
• Going forward, each time you get a new contact’s card, enter them in
• Each week, spend about 10 minutes researching new, desired contacts or prospect companies
• When necessary, UPDATE your profile and keep it current
• Add applications like SlideShare to make your profile more valuable to your contacts
Questions?
Thank You!
Marijean Jaggers
www.jaggerscommunications.com
http://www.google.com/profiles/marijean.jaggers
http://www.linkedin.com/in/marijeanjaggers
https://www.facebook.com/JaggersCommunications
www.twitter.com/Marijean
