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My #LinkedIn #tip4day: show a little personality--please. I've seen thousands of LinkedIn profiles--probably tens of thousands by now. This is because as when recruiters source (seeking out people), many do this on LinkedIn--there's over 1B profiles. When we source for a specific job, we are often reviewing dozens of profiles each time. Most recruiters are working on at least a dozen or two at a given time. Do the math: we see a *lot* of profiles. And here is what many of us see: 👎Bare bones profiles: name, no profile photo or Headline, perfunctory or nonexistent About section, maybe a job title. 👎Abandoned profiles: good detail in older positions, but subsequent positions are title only. Says they had been doing a #jobsearch then got a job and forgot all about LinkedIn. 👍 Rich profiles: profiles rich with details. Often indicative of someone who takes their #networking seriously (hurray!). Might also be a #jobseeker, who sees an InMail I send and responds. 👏Rich, active profiles. Not only is there a satisfying level of detail, but activity on the platform. This person regularly spends time on LinkedIn, and therefore will definitely see an InMail I send. If you are conducting a #jobsearch, which of the four would be most beneficial for you? I implored you to have a little personality--so you might wonder, what's the connection? You can show personality on your profile with your Headline and About sections. That's a start. But the connection: by participating in conversations, either via comments or posts or both, you reveal who you are. (...unless you use AI tools to compose them, since such text has all the personality of lukewarm skim milk...) When you reveal who you are, people are going to make inferences about the person behind the keyboard. Most of my posts are ready by a steady stream of career professionals--usually career coaches or recruiters--as well as by job seekers. In comments, there is consistently a common theme: even though I have never had a real, live conversation with 95% of them, they each have come to know me through my words. That's the connection: by participating in conversations, who I am leaks out. This isn't something that I do consciously or deliberately: it's just part of communicating. It's how we get to know anyone, isn't it? By talking with them? It's the very heart of #networking. So if you are in a #jobsearch and have a LinkedIn profile: talk with people. Funny how when Reid Hoffman built this platform, he did it to facilitate #networking. Why, it's like the way LinkedIn works is on purpose, or something... Thank you for coming to my #EDtalk ✅ Comment on this and other of my posts before using a reaction emoji: this trains the algorithms that you want to see more of them ✅ Follow me or the #tip4day and #EDtalk hashtags, or ✅ Consider saving this post to refer back to later And doing all of this guarantees you'll see my tips and other musings in your LinkedIn newsfeed.

So, does your LinkedIn profile resonate with recruiters like Ed Han? And what about others who will influence your career or help you with major issues with your work? And if you have questions about expressing your LinkedIn personality, please let me know how I can help.

Why aren’t recruiters reaching out to me on LinkedIn about jobs? I've seen thousands of LinkedIn profiles--probably tens of thousands by now. ......and many of the profiles (probably 80%) look like this: 👎Bare bones profiles: name, no profile photo or Headline, perfunctory or nonexistent About section, maybe a job title. 👎Abandoned profiles: good detail in older positions, but subsequent positions are title only. Says they had been doing a #jobsearch then got a job and forgot all about LinkedIn. When you’re looking for jobs, your profile should be a marketing tool that positions you to be found by people looking for someone with your skill set and value offerings. When your profile is stale and no longer getting hits, try this: 👍 Rich profiles: Make your profile rich with details. Often indicative of someone who takes their #networking seriously (hurray!). 👏Rich, active profiles. Not only is there a satisfying level of detail, but activity on the platform. 👏 Show your personality on your profile with your Headline and About sections. That's a start. 👏 Make connection: by participating in conversations, either via comments or posts or both, you reveal who you are. That's the connection: by participating in conversations, who I am leaks out. It's how we get to know anyone, isn't it? By talking with them? It's the very heart of #networking. So if you are in a #jobsearch and have a LinkedIn profile: talk with people. When you reveal who you are, people are going to make inferences about the person behind the keyboard. ✅ Comment on this and other of my posts before using a reaction emoji: this trains the algorithms that you want to see more of them. ✅ Consider saving this post to refer back to later. Need extra help? Get in touch. I’ll tell you exactly what to do to get better traction.

Why ~90% of Job Seekers Don’t Get a Response on LinkedIn 🤔 Every week, I receive messages from candidates like, “I am searching for a job. Do you have any roles for me?” 📥 While it's admirable to reach out proactively, messages like these rarely generate responses. Why? 🤷🏼♀️ It's evident that these candidates hardly read my profile. If they did, they'd quickly understand that I'm not recruiting but providing job search support services. 🤝 These copy-and-paste messages prioritize quantity over quality. 🚫 So, here's my advice: If your goal is to elicit a response rather than simply checking off a task of "sending 10 messages a day," do this: 🔍 Spend 10-15 minutes on research: - Read the profile thoroughly, beyond the headline - summary section, role descriptions. - Review their latest posts to understand their recent activities and engagements. - Study their career progression and transitions. - Google the person, their company, and department for additional context. ✍🏼 Draft a personalized message incorporating your findings. You will notice that this part gets easier once you learn something about this person! If you want people to show interest in you, show your interest in them first. ~~~~~~~~ ♻ Re-share this post to help fellow job seekers  ✔ Follow me for more tips and hit the 🔔 for notifications on future posts 📨 Get in touch if you need help with your job search #LinkedInTips #JobSearchAdvice #PersonalizedMessaging #CareerAdvice #JobSeekerTips #LinkedInStrategy #CareerDevelopment #JobSearchStrategy #RecruitmentInsights #LinkedInEngagement #PersonalizedApproach #JobSearchSkills #NetworkingSkills

I've noticed a concerning trend on LinkedIn lately, an increasing number of job postings that seem dubious. Many of these posts ask candidates to simply comment "#interested" without providing any clear communication channels, such as email addresses or contact information. This lack of transparency makes it difficult to determine the legitimacy of these opportunities, leaving job seekers uncertain about their prospects. It's crucial for employers to be clear and transparent in their job postings, ensuring that genuine candidates can reach out and engage meaningfully. To all job seekers out there, stay vigilant and always verify the authenticity of job postings. And to employers, let's work together to create a more transparent and trustworthy job market on LinkedIn. #JobSearch #LinkedIn #Transparency #JobHunt #CareerTips

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Recently I received a text from one of my friends, asking me why her submission of job applications through LinkedIn did not seem to bring her a positive response. While we were figuring out the reason, I also looked at her LinkedIn profile, which led me to think that her LinkedIn profile might be one of the reasons as it might not be attractive in recruiters' eyeballs to continue exploring her experiences and skillsets. ⁣⁣ 👀 ⁣ ⁣ There are many aspects to creating a perfect LinkedIn profile. From crafting the right summary to showcasing your achievement, every detail plays a role in building your professional brand. But if your goal is to stand out to recruiters, there are a few key areas that they tend to focus on first.⁣⁣ ⁣ Today, let's look into the three main items in your profile that will help you to increase your profile attraction and also, the chances of landing your next opportunity. ⁣⁣ 🔽 🔽 🔽 ⁣ ⁣ 1️⃣ 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲⁣⁣⁣ It is the first thing a recruiter sees. It should be able to communicate clearly who you are and what you bring to the table. ⁣⁣⁣ 📢 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙡𝙚, 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 ❗ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 2️⃣ 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆⁣⁣ Have you heard about #elevatorpitch? This is the few minutes that you can tell the recruiters a concise summary, highlighting your skills, experiences, and what makes you unique. Tell your story, share your career goals, and who you are as a person. ⁣⁣⁣ 📢 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 ❗⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 3️⃣ 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲⁣⁣⁣ Similar to when you are using #googlesearch. Recruiters often use specific keywords to search for candidates. Make sure your profile includes industry-specific terms in your headline, summary, and experiences. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣📢 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙠𝙚𝙮𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣. 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮, 𝙠𝙚𝙮𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙝𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨. ⁣ ⁣ Making sure these key areas will help to optimize and increase your chances of being noticed by recruiters. Small tweaks, can make a big difference 🌻

I received a message yesterday from a job seeker who said, "The market is slow. I've updated my resume and LinkedIn profile, and I'm connected to tons of recruiters. What should I do now?" Here are some next steps you can take in your job search: 1. Start engaging by commenting and liking your contact's updates on LinkedIn. Engaging with other's posts increases YOUR profile views by 4X. 2. Make a target company list. Research each company on LinkedIn, follow their page, and engage with their updates and sponsored posts. This increases your visibility and spotlights your profile when company recruiters view it. 3. See who you're connected to at your target companies and start having conversations. You're 4x more likely to get an interview if you have a connection. 4. See who you can connect to at your target companies (look for 2nd-degree connections). Don't limit yourself to hiring managers. Look for alumni connections they're 3x more likely to help. 5. Run a search on LinkedIn for hiring managers and decision-makers in your industry and at your target companies. Engage first and consistently. 6. Write content. Share your expertise in status updates. Again, 4X more profile views if you write and post content. 7. Apply to jobs posted on LinkedIn and look to see if the hiring manager's profile is attached to the post. If it is, reach out and message them. Do NOT use the AI-generated template. These are just 7 things you can do right here on LinkedIn to jumpstart your job search. Want more LinkedIn job search help? Get my free 5-day video series and learn how to increase your profile views by 1000% https://lnkd.in/enn-Yd3T #Careers #Jobsearch #Networking Jessica Hernandez, CPBS, CDCS

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐯𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 🔎 (Why You Need to Shift Your Approach) - 1 / 4 Most job seekers fall into the reactive approach: waiting for alerts, finding jobs on LinkedIn or portals, and applying. But here’s the thing: the competition is fierce. That’s why a proactive job search can be a game-changer. 🔥 Just last week, I hosted a LinkedIn strategy session with over 200 attendees from NCI where I shared these exact tips on job searching and networking. Many found that shifting to a proactive approach gave them the edge in landing interviews faster. Here’s how it works: 1️⃣ Don’t just apply to jobs that pop up. Instead, spend time reading job descriptions in your field, spotting key skills and job titles. 2️⃣ Use those keywords to craft a Boolean search on LinkedIn, bookmark it, and refresh it every day or every week. This way, you catch opportunities early — within the first 24-48 hours. 💡 Pro Tip: For filters, just use location and maybe experience. The rest can be handled by your Boolean search. 3️⃣ Save the jobs you find, and you can apply to several at once when ready (with an autofill browser extension to save time) — more time-efficient and strategic! 👉 What’s your current approach to job searching? Reactive or proactive? I’d love to hear your experience! Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post (2/4) on taking your job search further with networking! ══════════════════ 🚀 Hi, I’m Borja! ⭐️ Empowering you to unlock your full potential 🔔 Follow Borja for weekly insights (>‿◠)✌ #JobSearch #LinkedInTips #CareerGrowth

🚨 Job Seekers Beware: Unethical Job Posting Practices on LinkedIn 🚨 In recent times, I’ve noticed an alarming trend on LinkedIn where some individuals or companies post fake job ads or exaggerated opportunities purely to generate comments, shares, and collect personal details such as emails from job seekers. This practice not only wastes the valuable time and energy of those genuinely searching for work, but it also exploits the hopes and needs of job seekers who are eager to find employment. Here are a few red flags to look out for: 1- Vague Job Descriptions: If the job details are unclear or there’s little information about the role or company, be cautious. 2- Excessive Requests for Personal Information: If you're asked to comment, share, or send your email publicly before any official application process, it’s a sign something’s off. 3- No Response After Engagement: If there’s no follow-up or actual job application process after engaging with the post, it's likely designed to exploit your data. To the individuals or companies engaging in these practices: this behavior is unprofessional and unethical, and it undermines the trust that job seekers place in LinkedIn as a platform for genuine opportunities. Let's respect the time and dignity of job seekers and work together to foster a community that genuinely helps people grow. To fellow job seekers: Always exercise caution when engaging with job posts, and don't hesitate to report any suspicious activity. Let’s support each other and build a better, more trustworthy professional network. #JobSearch #LinkedInEthics #JobSeekerSupport #UnethicalPractices #ProfessionalIntegrity #FakeJobPosts #RespectJobSeekers