What have you done? II: On LinkedIn and Making The Most of It
Everyone should do these things to from time to time. Everyone!
Click here to read What Have You Done? - Part 1: What to do If you don’t have experience
On LinkedIN
No matter how happy you are in your current company, always check LinkedIn from time to time.
Like posts, leave comments and save Jobs you like.
It helps the platform understand your interests and sends you recommendations.
It helps you see better Jobs... There is always something better out there. You may find them on LinkedIn and apply way before your current Job fires you or stresses you.
Just keep your LinkedIn updated. You don't know who is watching... You might get better offers based on what you share, like and just blow up your profile enough for recruiters to find you. One of the coolest flex in the Job space is being discovered without having to search for Jobs.
Celebrate your moments too... You don't have to post on LinkedIn every now and then but celebrate your anniversaries and birthdays. It's a way of saying "hey, I exist and I have learnt a thing or two these past few years in these companies or company" 😅
Do not be a Jumper: If you change your position every month or every 3 months on LinkedIn, some recruiters will not take you seriously. Employers are hiring you to stay... So, a recruiter would not believe your profile If your job history shows you changed Jobs every now and then in a short time. That's what's called a Jumper. A recruiter at work told me this 🙂
Recommendations are still valuable, especially if you're searching for Jobs through LinkedIn. Receiving 2 solid recommendations are enough, It doesn't have to be a lot.
Lastly, try LinkedIn premium for 1 month. You don't have to pay... there's a free 1-month trial... Play with it. Get to know how it works and what you can do with it. You can use it to anonymously check profiles and all.
"There are so many liars on LinkedIn"
"You can't find a job through LinkedIn"
"You don't need LinkedIn"
I get it
I've heard it
But you need to filter all that noise
LinkedIn is very Important... And everyone should update their profile from time to time
Take it seriously, please.
The End
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