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Jobvite survey data Through which social network have you hired? LinkedIn? 92% Facebook? 24% Twitter? 14% Jobvite Survey Data 2013

Jobvite survey data 2013 Top recruiters use social networks at each stage of the recruiting funnel

 Promote your personal brand ◦ Others will find you ◦ Networking opportunities ◦ Show off your technical savvy skills  To be hired you need to be on LinkedIn

Aim for 250+ connections LinkedIn limits your ability to see and reach 3 rd degree connections (You don’t want to be like Sally when a recruiter is searching…) 9 Having a large network helps You find Others AND helps Others find You…

1. Status Updates 2. Sharing & Group Discussions 3. Custom URL

Your point of differentiation. What makes you different from the competition? Your story: Who I am, things I am KNOWN for…rather than “the job I want” How you are SOLUTION to employer’s problem… be solution in search of problem Your Unique Value Proposition or particular “SWEET SPOT” Address employer’s desire to hire engaged and committed talent

Job Title – generic and forward-focused Key Expertise Areas Value Proposition – How you make a difference Job Title Areas of Expertise Outcomes – Value Proposition Outcomes – Value Proposition Jason Bates

 120 character Limit including spaces  Must state Who you are and What you can do for a hiring manager  Should withstand the test of time  Single Most Important part of your LinkedIn Profile  Must position yourself as the solution Headline

 E-COMMERCE PROFESSIONAL: Turning clicks into sales | “Out-of-the-Box” Design  Influential EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: Available | Approachable | Discreet | Screen issues needing CXO attention  Product Marketing Manager | Information Technology Solutions ► Grow Profitable Revenue  HR Assistant & Coordinator | Staffing & Recruiting | Outplacement | Training ► High Retention Rate & Successful Hires Headline Examples The pipe is created using both the shift and \ keys The pipe is created using both the shift and \ keys

GO TO: or rss feed

 Summary Statement limit is 2000 characters including spaces  Must State who you are  Must have WHY hire me – What value do you add to an organization  In first person or no pronouns  Must include your Contact me at ✉ Summary

Industry and postal code Current position with description 2 or more positions Education At least 5 Skills Profile Photo At least 50 connections Summary According to LinkedIn, a 100% complete profile is 40 times more likely to receive opportunities! According to LinkedIn, a 100% complete profile is 40 times more likely to receive opportunities!