Using LinkedIn to Find a Job
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There are many interesting ways to use the LinkedIN network to your advantage. Here are some quick tipsl:
- Keep your info and “resumè” up to date
- Join networks in which you already have connections
- Join networks in your area of interest and expertise (well, this one is obvious)
- Add friends and colleagues you have studied with and that you have worked with
- These colleagues will be glad to write recommendations for you (under your profile) if you also write recommendation about them
- Request recommendations from colleagues
- Write recommendations for your colleagues
More resources and tips:
- LinkedIn for job seekers http://learn.linkedin.com/job-seekers/
- LinkedIn Job Search Tips http://jobmob.co.il/blog/gigantic-linkedin-job-search-tips/
- 10 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job http://blog.guykawasaki.com/2009/02/10-ways-to-use.html [/en]