Recent studies have indicated that more than 85% of all jobs are filled through networking channels, which means that most open positions never get posted on any boards for you to see. This means that your networking must be working in your favor. Here are a few ways to make LinkedIn work for your job search:
- As you have heard a million times, it is a good networking practice to search out the companies you want to work for on LinkedIn. Once you have found the company, do a little research to find some of the employees that work in the department you want to work in. Connect with them, get to know them, and start creating a relationship with them. When the time comes for an open position, you will then have an inside connection.
- Too many job seekers forget about connecting with alumni, however, this group of people is a valuable asset to have on your side. Find them and connect with them on LinkedIn. They will have some valuable tips for you and may be able to recommend open positions that might be of interest to you.
- It is important that you engage daily on LinkedIn and show some professional value. It is more than just responding or reposting, it is sharing valuable information, examples of your work, and showing the value you bring to the table. Your posting should be working for you but at the same time providing valuable insight to others.
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