LinkedIn For Job Search
How To Use Linkedin To Find The Job Of Your Dreams
LinkedIn is the world’s largest business network with over 120 million members. While it has some of the features of a traditional business network it has other qualities which make it quite unique. It is also a social networking site, an online job board, and a place to share and find information. Most of all it is a great place to advance your career and create business opportunities.
So why should you learn to use LinkedIn?
Whether you are looking to find a new job or simply interested in what might be available LinkedIn is the single best place to do it. It is estimated that 80% of the members of LinkedIn are decision makers which means that these are people who can help you to advance your career. Networking with people in your industry on LinkedIn is well worth the time that you invest in it.
What you will discover on this course:
- How to set up a fully optimised Linkedin Profile that will have recruiters searching and find you on linkedin
- How to strategically build your network to find and connect with potential employers
- How to keep your job search discrete and away from the prying eyes of your current employer
- The correct way to approach potential connections and employers
- How to ask for and get those all important recommendations and endorsements
Along with templates and tips to help you stand out from the competition
Your Instructor
Hi, I'm Yvonne. And I'm here to tell you that you don't have to feel stuck anymore. With my course on Career Change you’ll learn EXACTLY how to land the job of your dreams. No more struggling to muster up the energy for yet another Monday. Are you ready to make a positive change today?
Let me take a moment to tell you about myself, and why I'm qualified to help you get unstuck.
I'm a Human Resources Professional (MA FCIPD) and a
Certified Professional Career Coach. My passion is working with professionals like you, to help you find your dream job. Even when all signs point to the impossible. Through highly tailored
group work and one-on-one coaching sessions, my clients
figure out what it is they want to do next with their career. Even when they
walk into their first session with no earthly idea. I'm a big fan of life
design and don't believe your job or career should take over your life and
all of the other amazing parts of it.
As a former hiring manager and HR director, I also have extensive experience with crafting resumes that will get you noticed, writing targeted cover letters to potential employers that clearly show why you're the best fit for the position, using LinkedIn to your advantage and the art and science of networking and interviewing.
Let's work together and get you back on the right track. Are you ready to make a positive change today?
Course Curriculum
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StartSection 1: Setting Up Your LinkedIn Profile (2:22)
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StartYour Privacy Settings (11:01)
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StartProfile Headline (2:24)
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StartMaking Sure People Can Find You - Personalised URL (1:12)
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StartContact Information (1:48)
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StartAdding Skills & Endorsements (2:44)
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StartInclude All Your Experience (2:11)
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StartEducation (0:52)
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StartLinkedIn Recommendations (1:29)
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StartPhoto (1:16)
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StartWriting Your Profile Summary (2:18)
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StartVolunteering Experience (1:33)
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StartKeywords