Posted on Jul 20, 2015
How important do you think LinkedIn is?
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As a civilian recruiter for the past 18 years I can share with you that Linked In is a professional recruiting tool used extensively by recruiters and HR staff in companies. Facebook is personal, Linked In is professional. If you're looking for employment, you should have a Linked In profile page and it should be accurate, current, and professional.
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In general, I think it is fairly important, but not a deal breaker. Resumes can only hold so much information, so it is a nice "extra page" that can be used to add experience and certifications that might be nice for an employer to know, but may not make the cut for your official application. If you can get your previous coworkers and leaders to endorse you and provide a blurb about your character and work ethic, it can only help in the end. Many employers are now using the site, and I know a few personally who routinely check on their applicants to get a better idea of the "whole person."
For some careers, however, I do think that it is an absolute MUST. For example, if you're in marketing or advertising, you should especially be able to market yourself and your skills. In a time where websites, Facebook pages, and twitter accounts are used as a main source of advertising, it is extremely vital that the team you hire demonstrate their ability to properly use the net and all of its resources.
For some careers, however, I do think that it is an absolute MUST. For example, if you're in marketing or advertising, you should especially be able to market yourself and your skills. In a time where websites, Facebook pages, and twitter accounts are used as a main source of advertising, it is extremely vital that the team you hire demonstrate their ability to properly use the net and all of its resources.
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SGT Mike Zimnicki
Employers usually skip over your endorsements but key in on what others say in their recommendations. The important thing is to fill your profile in completely them spend time each week on growing your network.
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SGT Mike Zimnicki, good catch! Too much time on RP. I've got endorsements on my brain when I actually was thinking of the recommendations section in LinkedIn.
You make a great point. While I am not personally hiring anyone, when I view a profile that just has the basics, I immediately get the impression that the individual isn't serious about finding employment. Perhaps they're just playing around to see what is out there. Or, like me, they have no intention of applying for anything within the next few years, and are slowly building a network for whatever the future may hold. Either way, if you want that dream job, demonstrate to your employer that you care enough to take the time and fill up those sections. As we all know, actions (or lack of) speak louder than words, and first impressions go a long way.
You make a great point. While I am not personally hiring anyone, when I view a profile that just has the basics, I immediately get the impression that the individual isn't serious about finding employment. Perhaps they're just playing around to see what is out there. Or, like me, they have no intention of applying for anything within the next few years, and are slowly building a network for whatever the future may hold. Either way, if you want that dream job, demonstrate to your employer that you care enough to take the time and fill up those sections. As we all know, actions (or lack of) speak louder than words, and first impressions go a long way.
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Networking is always good and it is another Networking Tool but I don't think it is the end all, be all that it sells itself as.
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