How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job - Or Have a Job Find You

For seniors who are graduating soon....LinkedIn.com might be a very good social sites to get good job.

-Create a Profile. Create a detailed profile on LinkedIn, including employment (current and past), education, industry, and web sites.

-Consider a Photo. You can add a photo (a headshot is recommended or upload a larger photo and edit it) to your LinkedIn profile. Note that it must be a small photo - no larger than 80x80 pixels.

-Keywords and Skills. Include all your resume keywords and skills in your profile, so your profile will be found.

-Build Your Network. Connect with other members and build your network. The more connections you have, the more opportunities you have, with one caveat from Kay Luo, "Connect to people you know and trust or have a business relationship with, no need to go crazy and connect with everyone."

-Get Recommendations. Recommendations from people you have worked with carry a lot of weight.

-Search Jobs. Use the job search section to find job listings.

-Use Answers. The Answers section of LinkedIn is a good way to increase your visibility.
Respond to questions, and ask a question if you need information or assistance.

-Siew Ching-

References: About.com, Job searching, LinkedIn, "LinkedIn and your job search", retrieved on
20th March 2009
URL: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedin.htm