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Should I have a LinkedIn account to start the job search process?

Is this beneficial to the 20 and under age range? What types of experiences should I add? Any other tips? #resume #linkedin #linkedin-recruiter

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Janet’s Answer

Linked-In is a great way to show your skills and experience. It can provide you with job searches and allow you to network with recruiters.

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Christopher’s Answer

LinkedIn is a great networking tool. I like to have my detailed and up to date at all times. Even though I have no intention of leaving my company, if I wish to I have multiple contacts for new career paths. My company heavily encourages the use of LinkedIn because it's also a great tool to build relationships with professionals that may come to you for employment or be a potential client.
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Jordan’s Answer

I absolutely suggest setting up a LinkedIn account! Obviously, there are certain job markets that will be more relevant on linkedin (ie. tech, sales, marketing.... maybe not woodworking or carpentry as much!). It is a great space to keep your resume up to date!
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Keith’s Answer

Sabine, absolutely, you should create a LinkedIn account not just for the job search process, but also for developing an online presence professionally. As the world increasingly gets more digital, employers will often recruit or check prospective employees through LinkedIn. It also helps in developing a professional network where you can connect with colleagues, peers, mentors who may give you leads on jobs as well as advice for specific career fields. You can even join specific career-based groups on LinkedIn based on your interests.
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Blake’s Answer

Hey Sabine,

Absolutely! Not only will your name be out there, but you will also see potential job openings that might be in your area of study.

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Blake
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Mary’s Answer

Yes. It is beneficial you because it helps recruiters find you and you need a basic profile to start and build on. It goes hand and hand with your resume.

Mary recommends the following next steps:

Review LinkedIn Proiles for information on how to get started.
Take a LinkedIn tutorial.
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Hanleigh’s Answer

I love LinkedIn because you can easily transfer your resume onto your LinkedIn. First, you will want to include a professional profile photo and a cover photo that really represents your career interests. Your cover photo is one of the first things a person sees when looking at your account. You also want a good summary. There is a lot of variation on how to write your summary. My personal recommendation is to include briefly what you've done in the past, what you're currently doing, and what your future goal is. Your experiences should follow a similar format to your resume. I think any experience like internships, organizational leadership, jobs, and many other positions can be great experiences to include on your resume. Remember, not all of your experiences have to be a traditional job. You also have an opportunity to include any volunteer, awards, and education.
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Linda Ivelise’s Answer

Linked in is a great website to use to network with employers. Linked in also helps you add your experience, giving you a resume template. Linked in also helps employers find you! If your resume is what they're looking for, they'll be contacting you.
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Kyle’s Answer

Hi Sabine -


I think having a LinkedIn account is only going to benefit you for many reasons, but by no means is a necessary account to have.


Some of the benefits include:

  • Easy target for many recruiters who use the tool to find potential candidates, for all sorts of careers;
  • Easy way to provide a summary about yourself, your college, what you excel at, and any other valuable information.
  • Great source to keep updated on news in the business world, as well as many different strains of news.
  • Great way to build your network tangibly, and connect with many business colleagues, people you have met at recruiting events, college friends, etc.

Those are only a few of the many benefits to having a LinkedIn account. Therefore, in conclusion, I strongly recommend creating a profile, and adding the various skills that you excel in, which can speak on your behalf.


Good luck with your future endeavors!


Best,

Kyle
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Sophie’s Answer

Yes! A good LinkedIn profile is an essential tool, while an underdeveloped LinkedIn profile can be detrimental. Tips:
1. Include almost all experience, I probably would not add jobs such as pet sitting, baby sitting, etc. unless you are interested in a care giving position. Describe your experience in bullet points, no more than about three. You should be able to summarize experience in a small number of bullet points. Start bullet points with action verbs (developed, worked, studied, created, designed, collaborated, etc.).
2. Include volunteering experience.
3. Include involvement in clubs, community organizations.
4. Include a professional email address as a contact. I would probably not include a phone number.
5. Include a professional picture. Take some headshots in professional outfit and use only for LinkedIn. Do not crop from prom, formal events, weddings, etc.
6. Reach out to recruiters in industries, companies, cities in which you are interested in working.
7. Connect with people you have worked with professionally, not only Facebook or Instagram connections.
8. Ask those you have worked with professionally to leave a rec on your profile or endorse you for skills.
Good luck!!
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