LinkedIn’s Job Search Guide Helping You Find A New Job

LinkedIn’s Job Search GuideHelping youfind a new job

02 LinkedIn’s Job Search GuideLinkedIn’s communityand resources are hereto help you learn relevantskills, find jobs that arein-demand, and standout to recruiters.In this guide, we will walkyou through the simplesteps to get you startedon your job search.

03 LinkedIn’s Job Search Guide1. Getting startedon LinkedInIt’s time to update your LinkedIn profile,tap into your network for support andset-up job alerts.Update your LinkedIn profileMake sure your LinkedIn profile is upto date so you stand out to recruiters. Snap and upload a current and clearphoto to your profile. LinkedIn memberswith a profile photo have 21x more viewsand up to 9x more connection requeststhan members that don’t. Spotlight your experience and skillsusing keywords for jobs you’re interestedin. Members who have five or moreskills listed are contacted 27x more byemployers and other LinkedIn Members.You can learn more about updatingyour profile here.Let people know you are #OpenToWorkWhen you’re looking for a job, you can letrecruiters and your network on LinkedInknow you’re open to new job opportunities.If you specify the type of roles that you’reinterested in and your preferred location,we’ll help your profile show up in searchresults when recruiters look for suitablecandidates. Update your profile status to “Open toWork” to let recruiters and your networkknow the type of jobs you are interested in. Create a social post with the hashtag#OpenToWork to get help from thebroader LinkedIn community. Add the #OpenToWork photo frameto your profile picture so peopleimmediately know you are looking fornew opportunities.You can learn more about#OpenToWork here.

04 LinkedIn’s Job Search Guide2. Learn skills thatemployers are looking forWith stiff competition for jobs, learningnew skills is key to standing out from thecrowd and finding new opportunities.An online learning course can help yougain critical skills that employers arelooking for today, and help you transferfrom one role to another.LinkedIn is also making available for freethe following soft skill learning courses:Developing new skills can also help youfeel more confident in your job search.To help get you started, Microsoft andLinkedIn are offering free access to over500 LinkedIn Learning courses untilMarch 2021. With nearly 1,000 hoursof learning courses available to helpyou hone hard and soft skills, there issomething here for everyone. D igital transformation - DigitalTransformation in Practice: VirtualCollaboration ToolsAdditionally we have identified 10 ofthe most in-demand jobs in the UK thatcan be learned online. The 10 roles andfree LinkedIn Learning courses to gain therelevant skills can be found here. Job seeker - Finding a Job DuringChallenging Economic Times C ritical soft skills - Master In-DemandProfessional Soft Skills Allyship & Inclusive Conversations Diversity, Inclusion, and Belongingfor All

05 LinkedIn’s Job Search Guide3. Find yournext roleUse your networkWe find that having just 50 connectionsmakes a big difference and your networkcan be a great resource for advice andsupport. Start with family and friendsAdd people who are around you in youreveryday life to your network. You neverknow if a friend is connected to someonewho works at a company that’s hiring. Reach out to past coworkersor classmatesIf you’ve added your school, experiences,or companies to your LinkedIn profile,you can see former classmates andcolleagues to connect with on the MyNetwork page or by using Search. Ask for a referralLinkedIn applicants are nearly4x more likely to get a job at a companywhere they have connections. When youreach out to your network, remind themhow you know them and why you’re agood fit.Search jobs on LinkedIn and set-up alerts Search by criteria like job title, location,remote work, industry, or company. Download the LinkedIn App to get alertsabout new job openings when a new jobmatches your search, so you can be thefirst to apply. Download now. Go to the urgent jobs section on Jobshomepage to see companies that haveopen roles that match your skills.

06 LinkedIn’s Job Search Guide4. Get prepped foryour next interviewOnce you’ve landed the interview, wewant to help you ace it. Use theseinteractive tools and review the mostcommon questions and answers to ensureyou do. Refine your interview skillsWhen it comes to interviews, morethan 50 percent of people say they lackconfidence. To help you get preparedand put your best foot forward, we havefree interview preparation tools andresources available.Interview Prep tool: This tool foundon the Jobs home page helpsyou prepare for some of the mostcommon questions that are askedin the screening process, withaccess to quality videos and tipsby experts and hiring managerson how to answer those interviewquestions. We also added a newinstant feedback tool, whichassesses your recorded practiceanswers on things like pacing,and sensitive phrases to avoid.Prepare for a virtual interview:Access LinkedIn Learning’sfree virtual interviewing course soyou can get the confidence youneed here.

07 LinkedIn’s Job Search Guide5. Additional resourcesWhether you’re in need of a newjob or simply advice to navigate thechanging world of work, we’re hereto help connect you to the rightinformation and support. Find further informationand resources atopportunity.linkedin.com Get answers on how to use LinkedInat the LinkedIn Help Center. View the latest job searchand LinkedIn product tips bysubscribing to the LinkedIn Blog.About LinkedInLinkedIn connects the world’sprofessionals to make them moreproductive and successful andtransforms the way companies hire,learn, market, and sell. Our vision isto create economic opportunity forevery member of the global workforcethrough the ongoing development ofthe world’s first Economic Graph.LinkedIn has more than 700 millionmembers and has offices aroundthe globe.LinkedIn Learning is a leadingonline learning platform that helpsprofessionals learn relevant skills andachieve their goals. It combines alibrary of 16,000 up-to-date coursesin 7 different languages with anengaging, intuitive, and personalisedlearner experience. LinkedInLearning also includes real-time skillsinsights that help learning leadersidentify skills gaps.For more information, visitwww.learning.linkedin.com.

02 LinkedIn’s Job Search Guide LinkedIn’s community and resources are here to help you learn relevant skills, find jobs that are in-demand, and stand out to recruiters. In this guide, we will walk you throug