LinkedIn studied job seekers who successfully found a job within three months and how they use LinkedIn. Below are tips to get the most out of LinkedIn for your job hunt:
- Add new skills to your profile – Add relevant skills to your profile so recruiters looking for candidates with your background can find you
*91% of successful job seekers listed 5 or more skills - Add a professional profile photos – Doing so puts a face to a name and helps project a friendly and approachable image
*89% of successful job seekers had a profile photo - Get endorsed for your skills – This helps you show that you have what it takes to get the job done
*81% of successful job seekers had 10 or more endorsements - Broaden your professional horizons – Take 10 minutes each day to read the hottest news in your industry
*81% of successful job seekers were engaged with content on LinkedIn
You can connect with me on LinkedIn here. Want to know more about using LinkedIn to find a job? You can see more info on my blog.
