5 LinkedIn Networking Tips To Land Your Next Job – Forbes

Nice beautiful lady with blonde curly hair work at the notebook sit down on the sofa at home – check … [+] on line shops for cyber monday sales – technology woman concept for alternative office freelancegetty Some people estimate that anywhere from 50% to over 80% of positions are filled through networking. Of course, you can’t talk about this subject without mentioning LinkedIn—the world’s largest professional network on the internet. With over 900 million users worldwide, LinkedIn is a powerful tool. Even recruiters find it useful, with over 85% of them using it to vet job candidates. When looking to land your next job, it takes more than blindly applying to online ads and waiting for a response. You must take an active role so recruiters and hiring managers see your true value. If you’re ready to take the next steps in your job search, these five LinkedIn networking tips will help you succeed. Update your profile While it might seem obvious, this is the number one mistake I see on LinkedIn—outdated or incomplete profiles. Your LinkedIn profile is frequently the first thing recruiters and hiring managers see—even before your resume. But if it’s not optimized, your chances of
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