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LINKEDIN STRATEGIES:

Learn the top 10 things you can do today to help recruiters and employers find you faster on LinkedIn. Discover how to identify your target employers, plan your networking strategy, and harness the power of LinkedIn to achieve your career goals. Use SEO strategies, keywords, and certifications to increase your profile visibility. Civilianize your military experience and join valuable groups to maximize your LinkedIn presence.

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LINKEDIN STRATEGIES:

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  1. TO BE HIRED YOU MUST FIRST BE FOUND! LINKEDIN STRATEGIES: Laura Labovich The Career Strategy Group

  2. What You’ll Learn Today Top 10 things you can do today to help recruiters & employers find you faster. 3 easy ways to keep your name in front of your target employers & connections

  3. IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET • What job titles best suit you? • What companies employ those people with those job titles? • Who do you need to know inside those companies? • Where do they post job opportunities? • Which recruiters do they work with?

  4. PLAN • Become a known candidate • Meet people in your field target • Demonstrate your knowledge and expertise • Stay up-to-date on trends and news

  5. WEAPON Harness the power of LinkedIn to achieve your goals

  6. Let’s Get A Baseline

  7. Turn OFF Notifications

  8. Photo For The Job You Want Profiles with a photo receive 21x more profile views and up to 36x more messages.

  9. Your Location & Industry More than 30% of recruiters will use advanced search based on location Top 10 Industries on LinkedIn Information Technology and Services Marketing and Advertising Human Resources Computer Software Financial Services Staffing and Recruiting Internet Management Consulting Telecommunications Retail

  10. LinkedIn URL For greater credibility, add it to your: • Resume • Email signature

  11. SEO Strategies, techniques and tactics used to increase the amount of visitors to a website (LinkedIn) by obtaining a high-ranking placement in the search results page

  12. Make A List of Target Keywords Certifications | Computer skills | Processes/Procedures Laws/Regulations | Languages

  13. DISCOVER SKILLS Look at profiles of people you know & people in roles in which you are interested:

  14. LinkedIn’s Secret Directory https://www.linkedin.com/directory/topics-a/

  15. Use Keywords In Your Profile Headline Summary Experience Skills

  16. Headlines You have120 characters Technical Writer and Software Tester.Listening to Engineering, Production and Clients Telecommunications | Collaboration expert | Solving complex strategic and management issues Operations Leader specializing in building moraleand improving performance. Experienced Bilingual Logistics & Supply Chain Manager

  17. First Impressions Which profile is more suitable for the private sector?

  18. Does Your Summary Tell Your Story • 2,000 characters • Does it answer “Why should I hire you?” • Skills • Experience • Purpose/Goal • Keywords • Include email address • Make it easy to view online (white space) • Use special characters A summary of 40 words or more makes it more likely to show up in search

  19. Meticulous and exceptionally well-versed senior level Supply Chain Professional. Throughout my career, I have been involved in organizational development, distribution center and logistics operations, inventory control, and labor management. I have history of success in developing and implementing financial and operational plans, financial controls, systems, and regulatory compliance. I have excellent interpersonal skills provide success in hiring, managing, and motivating people as well as partnering with other senior level executives and corporate directors. Dedicated to maintaining a reputation built on quality, service, and uncompromising ethics.Companies I’ve made a positive impact at include Naval Air Systems Command, USS Kentucky, USS Porter Norfolk.While others take pride in meeting all standards set before them, my passion is for delivering service that goes beyond organizational expectations, creating a win-win scenario for everyone involved! Available July 2017 Email: jamesdoe@zmail.com

  20. Experienced Logistics Management professional. Proven expertise in property accountability, logistics, procurement, team building and training. A disciplined and enthusiastic veteran seeking to transition from the US Navy to the civilian workforce.

  21. Over 10 years of experience as a Logistics Specialist and a Supply Chain Manager in the U.S. Navy. Extensive supervisory skills, project management, and control experience. Managed multi-million dollar inventories in diverse, fast-paced environments, often under adverse and demanding working conditions. Proven ability to direct cohesive teams in completing projects within deadline. Possess a broad operations background, including Lean Sig Sigma, team management, production supervision, and plant engineering skills. Proficient in Windows and Apple Operating Systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point. Bilingual in English and French. Email: jamesdoe@zmail.com

  22. Civilianize Your Military Experience

  23. Add Skills To Your Profile Profiles with 5 or more skills listed are contacted (messaged) up to 33x more by recruiters and other LinkedIn members, and receive up to 17x more profile views.

  24. Join & Participate in Groups Big, Active & Valuable

  25. Daily Updates 10X more likely to be contacted by recruiters 20%of your network sees your status updates 200%more engagement when update contains links LinkedIn Research, 2012

  26. Daily Status Updates Your Own Others

  27. Constantly grow your network Engage in discussions Nurture your network

  28. Sending Invitations To Connect From Profile

  29. From your mobile device Look for the 3 dots

  30. Open Candidate Turn this on

  31. Resources Please feel free to head to: http://thecareerstrategygroup.com/AcademyWomen • You’ll find the slide deck • Helpful resources • You can even sign up for my free newsletter • Free 20+ page e-book on How to Write a Resume

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