The Biggest Job Search Problem With LinkedIn
LinkedIn might be great for job seekers, but it has one big flaw.
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April 3, 2014
What’s New, Hot and Hidden on LinkedIn
3 LinkedIn features that you aren't using enough of. This is a guest post by Donna Sweidan. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. There are a few things we know for sure: * The world of work has irreversibly changed * job search is no fun * networking is the foundation of your career success and... * LinkedIn is now as fundamental to a job search as a resume ever was So where does this leave you if LinkedIn is always evolving, you’re ready to hustle, or you are still employed and need to be discrete about a job search? For better or worse, the LinkedIn interface and its features are always evolving, and it’s just not that intuitive to use. Like many other social media tools, there are just so many bells and whistles it’s hard to keep up with them. So what’s a frustrated job seeker (or career changer) to do? Well, you have two options: one, become an active and proactive user of the site or, two, follow those that are.
September 17, 2013
5 LinkedIn Job Search Tips You Haven’t Heard Yet
Insightful ways to improve your profile and grow your LinkedIn job search network. This is a guest post by Nisa Chitakasem. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines.linkedin job search cartoon As LinkedIn is the biggest professional social network in the world and is a proven tool for building business, changing careers and landing a new job, you may feel like you’ve already heard everything there is to hear about the social media site. We’ve seen all the tips before, right? Fill in your profile, use a professional headshot as your photo, personalize your invitations to connect, etc. But there are a few lesser-known LinkedIn job search tips that can be just as effective as the ones we all know about. Here are 5 of the more unusual pointers.
October 18, 2011
Top 60 LinkedIn Groups for Job Seekers and Recruiters
Where the most job seekers and recruiters are meeting up on LinkedIn. Not sure how or why to use LinkedIn Groups on your job search? Then read this first (it will open in a new window): Everything You Need to Know About Finding Jobs with LinkedIn Groups 60 LinkedIn Groups for Your Job Search Currently, LinkedIn only lets you join a maximum of 50 groups. Here I've listed 60 so that you can pick and choose which groups are most useful for you. This list is ordered according to member counts, and each group is described with its official text as it appears on LinkedIn.
July 14, 2010
25 Easy Ways To Grow Your Personal Brand in 5 Minutes
Here are some ideas of quick personal brand-building tips you can start using right now.
April 12, 2010
