Linked In Tips
Here are few of my top tips for using Linked In to assist in finding a new job!
1. Make your profile recruiter‑ready
Use a professional photo, keyword‑rich headline, and a concise About that states your target role. Recruiters rely on these fields to surface candidates. Add media and measurable achievements.
2. Target companies first, roles second
Follow and save target companies, set alerts for their openings, and research their hiring patterns. Use company pages to learn org structure, recent hires, and product news so your outreach is timely.
3. Research employees ethically
Replace “stalking” with systematic research: review public profiles of people in roles you want, note shared alumni or mutual connections, and map who hires or manages your target role. Use that map to request informational chats—not to harass.
4. Use Boolean and saved job searches
Build Boolean queries and save them as alerts so you’re among the first to apply; filter by date posted and experience level for best results.
5. Spend 15 minutes daily engaging
Daily, comment thoughtfully on 5–10 industry posts, share one insight, and send a few personalized connection requests. Active engagement increases profile views and inbound messages.
6. Comment to build name recognition
When commenting, add value—ask a question, share a short example, or summarize a takeaway. Repeated, helpful comments on the same topic make your name familiar to hiring managers and peers.
7. Congratulate milestones strategically
Congratulate work anniversaries and promotions with a short, specific note (e.g., “Congrats on the promotion—loved your work on X!”). This opens low‑pressure lines of contact and keeps you visible without being intrusive.
8. Convert research into outreach
After researching, send a short, personalized message referencing something specific (a post, project, or mutual connection) and ask one clear question—informational interview, hiring timeline, or advice.
9. Use AI thoughtfully to polish materials - ALWAYS check before posting anything from AI
Use AI to tighten language and extract keywords from job posts, but keep your voice and verify accuracy so applications don’t sound generic.
10. Track and make adjustments as you go
Keep a simple tracker of companies, contacts, outreach dates, and responses. Refine your headline, About, and outreach templates based on what gets replies.
However - be careful not to overdo it:
Do not spam or repeatedly message strangers.
Avoid overly personal or intrusive research. Public profile review is fine; private data or repeated unsolicited contact is not.