LINKEDIN tips: 50 JOB TIPS TO HELP YOU LAND YOUR NEXT JOB MORE QUICKLY

Job 50 TIPS TO HELP YOU LAND your next job more quickly

LINKEDIN tips:

A. Join up to 50 relevant groups and subgroups (subgroups do not count toward your total. I belong to 58 groups). By a recent (Late 2012) study, 92% Jobvite employers/recruiters are on LinkedIn, and an 89% have found qualified candidates with her. Therefore, if you are not using LinkedIn in all or optimize your visibility, you are missing a great opportunity. You must optimize its presence known and know how to maximize their functionality - especially with keywords strategically located. Go to the "Help" function on LinkedIn or see some of the many videos very brief have been recorded. Also, go to YouTube.com and type "LinkedIn profile." during 3-6 minutes videos on how to improve your profile, the number of people clicking on your profile and the number of times that emerge in the search results of someone. Remember to place keywords in "hot spots" that include your title, current title (even if you are a consultant), last title skills and specialties. Some also believe that the area of "Summary" which allows you to tell your story has recently been identified as a hot spot. The key on LinkedIn is keyword density, such as those that show the keywords in more than a hotspot will emerge in the rankings higher than those who only mention the keyword once. Many experts suggest displaying your most important keywords at least four times. "Pepper" to the title-seeking wherever reasonably practicable without misrepresenting the facts, so that up higher in the search results (pages 1-4). You can also add the title dealing with "Interests" to come above in the classification. Do not deform the latest titles such as this will reach you. Instead, you can create a list of titles that the ideal is to search for the title if this title passes to correspond to the person to whom it was informed (and indicate in the text that you reported to XYZ title). That, at least, increase your score and you can get a recruiter who clicks on your profile.

B. Always offer to pay-it-forward to send messages or invitations to the groups. For those squeamish about getting dinged by "I don't know this person", obtaining answers dinged does not apply to routine messages.  Therefore, instead of sending an invitation, you only have to send a message.

C.There is one with a black rectangular logo ("Contractors") that recruiters are quite publishing jobs. Read a summary description before joining (and be sure to adjust its settings ASAP for each group can join when the green bar appears at the top of the page. (You can always adjust your settings later, but you will have much fewer e-mail messages and group to appear on your homepage on LinkedIn if you change your settings at the start). This group of recruiters and others are really for jobseekers, not the recruiters. Many jobs are hidden in this group -- as many jobs, in effect, that that group not to show them to the limit of 14 total days that most of the jobs are authorized to stay posted. Instead, due to the large volume of advertisements, the work of this group of high traffic and other groups of job announcements expires in a few days.

D. To get to the recruiters on groups and introduce yourself. Did you know that you can "reply" and let the recruiter or employer knows that you are looking for work? Be sure to include some bullets or part of your tone of 30 seconds to force them to ask your resume. or state who would be glad to direct your resume to them. Sometimes the direct approach is best.

E. Be accessible on LinkedIn. There is nothing more frustrating for a recruiter to find and not be able to reach you. Consider the possibility to show some of the groups that are in the right on your page on LinkedIn so that a recruiter can join one to reach you. Or, list in your Twitter account for that recruiters can send you a message that they want to talk with you. For those brave enough to do so, put your phone number or e-mail or attach a document that contains your contact information in the recruiter can be used to connect with you once the document is opened. If you have a website or blog, feature that link so that a recruiter can contact you through it. These are just some of the ways you can help improve your chances of being contacted.

F. You want others to take note of you? Make sure you have a photo and reply to discussions, being careful to check its accuracy and response to the dreaded spelling mistakes that we all make. You will be more memorable with photos and will serve as your brand every time you comment on a topic,  while others may be so impressed, they can click on his name to "follow".

G. Link in with me and research companies to see if I knew everything you need to know (Six Degrees of Separation")!!! In addition, remember that Facebook re-validate six degrees of separation within the last 12 months and determined that at the national level, which is now only 4.34 people away from the person you need to meet (to get a job destination). So the odds are improving!!! There are many combinations that can lead to the right person, in order to maintain the networks!!! Be vigilant.

H. It works! I received two unsolicited phone calls within 18 hours by optimizing MY PROFILE PLUS, linking to a lot of L.I.O. Ns (LinkedIn Open Networkers). Many open networkers are the recruiters!

I. There are a new feature "Updates" on LinkedIn which allows you to find the works that have been published by those in your network that has been lost and that does not appear in any labor board on LinkedIn, as they are part of a bubble of update member staff and, therefore, are part of their activity. It can be found in a variety of ways, but the way that you searched for is at the top right of the search bar. Instead of making a "people" or "Company" of search, for example, click on the 'Updates' button. From there, you must write: "Recruitment:" and then in quotes, enter the type of work you are looking for how to "VP Marketing." This will produce a list that begins with "Recruitment: VP Marketing" and if you have a large network, you will see many publications. (If not, get busy with the creation of the network, and set up a goal as adding 25 new contacts a week.) This function is a bit complicated, but you can click on the "Help" button below the "More" tab at the top for additional guidance. This is a great way to discover hidden jobs and gain a competitive advantage.  There is a similar feature under the tab "News" if you click "Sign". Check these out.

J. LinkedIn requires a photo and at least three recommendations to be considered 100% complete. The spokesman has recently stated that the photo was enlarged to encourage those on LinkedIn to take a professional photography, such as LinkedIn is to try to maintain a professional image (and occasional is to discourage more pictures). Consider seeking a photographer (perhaps one in transition) to create a store in a place where many can have their photo taken at a discounted rate. This creates a win/win.

K. Be sure to "follow" to companies that are interested in working in. When you apply for a job mainly under the tab "Jobs" on LinkedIn, you can also go to the page on LinkedIn and see who sent the job and who else may be connected to who can help you connect at a deeper level. By number "5." then you may want to first reach those who may know that company(before applying) to see if those people are comfortable referring you, and this can result in a win/win if the company pays a referral fee if you are contracted with success. There is nothing better than a reputed internal champion.

Other tips:

1. Check if the library has "Redbook" Recruiters for a list of companies that the search service for your sector and region of the country. To arrive by e-mail and send your resume. The distribution can be perfect! In addition, companies can search for retention are jobs that are not widely published; another source of jobs are hidden.

2. Consider the possibility of dress in business attire one day a week after researching companies that still have office hours for drop off resumes. This will put some structure in its day and may luck and be able to speak briefly with someone. Bank branches, hospitals, and at some universities (for example), you can provide hours of the lobby where "walk-ins" you can leave your resume.

3. As a reminder, the e-mail a copy of your resume as a few and you will stand out. Be sure to include a cover letter well elaborated.

4. Send a thank you within 24 hours. A card will have a longer life than an e-mail and we'll keep you "top of mind". If you don't get the work applies, then your card keeps you on the radar of the recipient to another work not too far from the road. Be sure to include the reason you are well prepared for the job and the company and thank the interviewer, congratulating them on something that you really appreciate about them. Most will hang in the note.

5. Rejection is a natural part of the selection process. Embrace and realize that for every 25-30 resumes sent, you will probably only get 1-2 expressions of interest (telephone or face to face interview). This is normal. You can improve your chances with a plus top-loaded resume a solid cover letter that matches the skills and experience that the employer is looking for. The more keywords that match the publication, the greater are your chances of getting a call for an interview. You can also improve your odds for the first investigates who may be connected to the inside of that company and becoming that person to see if you are comfortable, passing along your resume. As mentioned above, those who work for companies that pay a higher rate of remission may be even more inclined as this creates a win/win. In addition, the chances of obtaining a response will be greater if you send a  letter (hot to a recipient led by name), and even more, so that you mentioned in the first sentence that someone affiliated with the company (which is well considered) suggests that you write/ask. Remember to keep your attitude in the check. When you get a "refusal", try to consider it as a step toward the contact get sending 25-30 resumes. In addition, keep the door open sending another "Thank You" card by reiterating how much I enjoyed a lot with the team, the selection process, and/or how you are excited about joining the company, and recognizes that although they were not finally chosen for that position, which remains very interested or excited about the possibility of joining your team. Invite the recipient to contact you if your needs change or if another suitable position. (These days, people are now accepting positions and then take the "best" jobs, even before its scheduled start date. You never know, so it is worth keeping the door open).

6. Consider starting a blog, especially if you are a writer or if any work being carried out has a writing component. You can use this as a portfolio online and send the link to prospective employers when they ask for work samples.   You can blog as often as once a week.  (My blogs need maintenance given how many things are on my plate. I am considering the possibility of hiring a virtual assistant from www.fiverr.com and pay $5 to keep it once a week. I started my two blogs for many years before that those who follow me kingdom LinkedIn, so it is now more than a non-issue as my tips on LinkedIn. However, my Wordpress blog really hard my classification of Google in my public website, so there really is a reason to keep it active. There are also many useful items in my blogs

7. The library also has the Standard & Poor's registry of companies and executives. This is a 2-volume set that lists all of the same info how to ReferenceUSA, but you can manipulate the reference data in the US, so many prefer that many cities also publish a tabloid "Book of Lists" that incorporates the main companies by size (income, sales, number of employees). This publication is a great way to develop a list of objectives of the companies and usually features top CPA companies, law firms, Biotech, minority-owned, owned by women, etc.

8. Don't forget to download my brief presentation Builder to create a short tone with a hook/"wow declaration" and when in meetings of networking, remember to be specific about businesses, industries, titles, and geographic areas (or virtual jobs) that you are looking for. The more specific, the more "triggers," believes in the minds of those who are listening, that force people to remember the names of people who may be able to help.

9. Networking is the key. Go to so many meetings (even the same meetings week after week) to maintain consistency/Structure/accountability and to reap the benefits of "cross-pollination". You don't know where their peers of applicants for employment have been in the recent past (in a good way!!!), so you must continue to attend these meetings.

10. To bring a bit of money in the short term, consider signing up for the site that offers work freelance or contract. For graphic designers, do a Google search for tournaments "logo" or "Logo" content such as www.logotournament.com. Virtual Assistant Jobs, go to www.odesk.com, www.easyvirtualassistant.com, www.Elance.com, www.teamdoubleclick com. For IT professionals and project managers, consider www.vworker.com.  For other types of work, do a Google search; you may be surprised what you find when you put your mind to it.

11. Remember that to better determine if your resume matches the job offer, consider copying and pasting your resume on an analyzer of words based on the cloud (for example, www.tocloud.com and www.tagcrowd.com), and then copy and paste the jobs in a new window/different for comparison. If the same words in the publication are listed in your resume, then there must be a match in terms of the words that are enlarged. The words that appear more frequently in each paper will appear larger and then get smaller and smaller as they appear less frequently. This is a quality control to improve their chances of getting the phone rings!

12. The conductors are drying up? See my blog which describes step by step how to create a lead list systematically and launch an awareness-raising campaign. Most people know to 250 people. (According to a survey of funeral directors, about 250 people on average are shown in the funerals, so this is the place where this number comes from.)  The network is probably greater than you think!

13. Be sure to download my page Network Marketing Tool (target list and profile) and make this your own!!! Email once a month, for family, friends, former co-workers, professional organizations, of which he is a member, etc. Never apply for a job; instead, simply let people know (or remember) that you are in the middle of a job search for their next big professional role, and ask them if they want to review your brief, a page that lists the destination where are focusing, to see if they have the contacts (past or present) that they could talk with you for 5-10 minutes to provide in-depth information about the culture of the company, products, how is the work there, etc. or request your opinion, Recommendations, information, suggestions. This eliminates the pressure from others to help you directly with a job but opens the door for the exchange of ideas. If you do a good job in the manufacture of a print, most people feel comfortable passing your resume to others, and/or can serve as your champion by  personally presenting to others ( hot wire) or provide you with the names of the other that I would suggest you talk with (cold lead). 

14. Always remember to thank each person for new contacts that provide and keep them in the loop on your progress. I used to keep a spreadsheet of who referred me to who, and then observed if I thanked each person and if its leadership led to a job or another major contact, I was sure that they know!!! Keep your referrals invested in its success and always continue to build your network and stay connected (arrive every quarter -------- even if it is a touch the email that contains a link to an article that you think you would appreciate. And REMEMBER TO OFFER TO HELP them or those they know. In other words, pay-it-forward! 

15. Don't wait until you need something to build your network. In addition, when you pay-forward, that energy is never lost, and we will return many times - often of people and places you never imagined. Also, as you all know, being a good neighbor is what we should be doing all, anyway!  Also, this is your job search; it is up to you to follow with connections once you have entered. Remember that the shift of the burden of those referred to you or those that have been entered. Remember that you are the one the favor is being expanded and people are busy. Show your gratitude and remember that has more to gain from the introduction, at least in the short term. You never know how you may be able to add value on the way to a person who extended a favor or a door is opened.

16. If you are considering a start-up, be sure to Google "Angel Investing" on the web page or those who catch when the private equity (PE) the money comes and goes/reversed.  If you are thinking about starting your own business, many cities offer "score" - a group of retired executives who will review your business plan for the soundness and the "kick the tires" in order to help you improve your chances of success and/or obtaining funding. Other cities offer other volunteer groups are often associated with universities. You can investigate these online or start by asking others in their circles of networks.

17. Keep up-to-date on industry trends and get candidates for jobs, subscribe to electronic newsletters in the industry.  also take careful note of the people who are in motion (retired, promoted, etc.), as this often creates opportunities.

18. For those that alludes to the age (which unfortunately remains a reality in some companies), you may want to consult AARP for your list of companies friendly with mature workers. If you ... in fact, there are companies who value people over the age of 50 years and today, some are defining "mature" as more than 40! There is also www.internsover40.com. I have not checked this site for a while. Ask.com ( jobs section) also has an incredible variety of useful tools, tips, examples of letters, resumes, etc.

19. Remember to write a letter to exploratory companies in their list of goals. Be sure to let companies know that you picked up from many (are an employer of choice that emerged from your research and you want to continue (if you really are directed to them, is an "ego" of massage that you can use to their advantage. Read my blog on "a network strategy that really works" and you will be able to see first-hand how I landed on NBC in NY and stayed for 6 years. It was a matter of luck, distribution, the strategy, talent, connections correct? Yes to all of these!!! Do leave no stone unturned. When someone gives you a lead, pursue with firmness. Enjoy your trip and the process as you discover where you can drive). Everyone knows someone. Do not filter to nobody - not even the neighbor next door or to their children, as presumably, at least one of their parents is working, and may have some of the connections you need.

20. Many of you know on the evaluation of the Meyers-Briggs personality. Search for "DISC" (a little easier) and get clear on the 4 personality types, so that you will recognize each while interviewing (and adjust their responses accordingly when the interrogation). Remember the pullback of the funnel and be sure to arrive at the point quickly and concisely when he speaks with the "D" (Drivers). Make sure you know your audience and adjust your style accordingly during the interview to give you the best opportunity to build rapport. In addition to keeping your answer in 45 seconds with a driver. (Keep in mind that when you are communicating, is for one of two reasons: What is it that you want the other person to do or know?).

21. Bring a book or other boast of a portfolio for a job interview that shows the amplitude of its achievements, letters of reference, writing samples, sample reports, a page of Recommendations selected on your LinkedIn profile, etc. Be sure to "black out" any proprietary information of such documents so that those who are sharing the information with value can see that another company confidentiality and have good judgment (and this will give them a level of comfort that you value your confidential data, as well). To have a book or Brag portfolio will help you to present in a professional manner, and more memorable. Why? Because the majority of people to process visual information through the entrance and are reinforcing the points through the ear canals and visual. That the person is more likely to remember you. To further enhance your possibilities, bring a multipage document or something that they are very proud and remove it from the holster made of plastic, and offer it to them. This translates into an additional channel for the cognitive process and learns about you (Tactile Learning). The bottom line is that if a Boy Scouts or Girl Scout, be prepared can bode very well for you and often you can put far apart from others during the interview. Make sure that the practice showing their work samples aloud by himself, and then with someone you trust long before an interview. Practice makes perfect (or, at least, make your sharper responses) and minimizes your nervousness.

22. Remember to make your resume loaded front and use one of the five sample formats shown in the tool Top-Third to resume. Depending on what you see, you have between 5-30 seconds to make an impression, so use the beginning of "real estate" of its curriculum wisely. It's all about the location, and if your upper third does not engage the reader, it is very likely that read no further.

23. Configure a job agent www.socialoomph.com (formerly known as "Tweet My Jobs"). It is disclosed only work first published in Twitter or not, which could help you stand out from the crowd and demonstrate that it can stay ahead of the curve, taking advantage of the technology of social media.  In addition, some employers only post on Twitter for this reason; they want, cutting-edge technology-mind employees/workers.

24. Keywords: some ads actually ready for you!!! Look out for these and positioning you will be much easier in those cases. These recruiters are giving the answers to the test, so consider this a gift!!!! If you legitimately have these words in your skill set, make sure that is woven in your resume. In letters, I have seen some candidates on its list of "needs" and "My grades" to clearly demonstrate (point to point) that possess every skill the recruiter/employer is looking for. This sets a clear coincidence in the Recruiter has in mind.  It also minimizes the chances that an employer give you or continue searching for that elusive squirrel "purple".

25. For multi-page resumes, your name and at least one form of contact (email, cell phone) must be on each page later in the event that your pages are separated.

26. Most recruiters prefer Word documents (many of them do not have the latest version of Windows so you can be well advised to "save as" the previous version of Word (93-97) in front of a PDF). In this way, your presentation may be opened by all.

27. When possible, include the letter in the first place in the same document as his curriculum vitae. This is because if there are fewer documents to open, facilitates in the recruiter. In addition, all words get scanned and this will improve your score if the company uses a scoring software/resume the scan (as many Fortune 100 companies and 50).

28. Tie as many of your answers back to work or employer who is interviewing.  This will make your fitness more apparent and their background more relevant. In addition, you will be able to make more connections.  Not everyone connects the dots so that you can do it.

29. If you have a response uncomfortable position as a "sandwich" with the difficult part in the middle (and the State party vigorously -- as ripping a bandaid OFF!). For example, let's say you were fired from your last job and you were the only one affected. Start and finish your answer with something positive. For example, "I was very fortunate to have had this opportunity in the XYZ company. I have grown professionally and I met incredible people. Unfortunately, after a year, it became evident that the work was no longer a setting (or new administration took over, or fill in the blank space to the state whatever the reason ) and, finally, I was fired, but the experience was invaluable and I am looking forward to taking advantage and build on what I have learned in my next job, and that is why I was so excited to know that you are looking for these skills".

30. Register to www.meetup.com see what the career transition, industry, the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary or other events are happening and join these groups. Also, check the "Calendar of events" in many newspapers and news stations.

31. Want to know what employers can find out about you? Go www.pipl.com and write your name with and without your middle initial/name. You may be surprised. Knowledge is power, at least to know what's out there, but you may be able to suppress some of them in writing to the source.

32. Your LinkedIn has been restricted due to too many rejected the invitations that have been translated into "not this person answers?"    The way in which one can say is that each time you send an invitation, you will be required to enter a real email vs. by clicking on one of the radio button options. If so, you may be able to have this restriction lifted when:  http://help.linkedin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1386.

33. What do you think your strongest attributes are (results-oriented, high power, positive attitude, methodical, thorough, collaborative, etc.)? What others say that if they are asked to provide a reference? If you are not sure, send a few emails to former colleagues, supervisors, etc., and ask them to describe you in three words. The answers that come back may surprise and even can give you a much needed "shot in the arm." Also, in addition, to help you know how their references are characterized, it also gives words to describe with a confidence of your resume, letter during interviews, and in the "thank-you notes.

34. To improve the chances of your cover letter and resume being read, research recruitment, head of the department and/or the Director of HR companies that plan to send their curriculum. This is easier said than done since many companies today have their "guardians" that are not authorized to provide the names of employees or contact information. To avoid this problem, call a company after hours after your receptionist has left during the day. The majority of companies becomes an "out of hours" driven by the system menu in the automated response. In many cases, if you listen carefully, you can contact GENERAL departments such as Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, accounting, etc.  In most cases, once you are transferred, you will get an outgoing message of a person indicating its name. This will be the starting point. You can leave a message for that person on the ground with its sharpness 30-second presentation explaining why you are calling and ask for his help for that directs you to the right person if you do not have the proper contact. Or, the next day, you can call that person directly or through the receptionist and provide your 30 second tone "live" when I came upon them, and influence them to help guide you to the right person if they do not have the right contact (or path of your resume for you!).  You can ask them "what would suggest" as most people respond well to the wording of the question in this way.  To improve your possibilities, call between 7:45 am and 8:15 am that statistically, it is a good time to call. You can mark first "*67" to block your number, so that the person you are calling does not know who is calling (and, therefore, are more likely to respond to the call).


I hope that the session and these notes help to catapult your progress in the search for employment. All the best.  and I hope that all of you AND LIVE YOUR DREAM