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Newly unemployed and facing those first steps to get back into the job market? Unemployed for a while and still struggling? Or, working for an employer in the process of "down-sizing" and/or
"off-shoring"? If you find yourself in one of those situations, you’re probably updating your resume, reviewing job postings, networking with former colleagues, and shining up those interview shoes. However, out of all the tasks you’ll need to prioritize in your job search, building or updating your LinkedIn Profile should be near the top of your list as LinkedIn Job Search Expert Laura Smith-Proulx describes for you.
Recruiter Ed Hand explains
that not having a LinkedIn Profile raises eyebrows in many circles. Employers wonder why you don't have a LinkedIn Profile? Do you not understand how important it is? Are you hiding something? What's wrong with you? In this article, Ed explains how to put LinkedIn to work for you, even for your first post-college job.
Recruiters are -- by far -- LinkedIn's major source of revenue. Recruiters trust it to, usually, provide a relatively accurate picture of job candidates (versus the
fiction that sometimes appears on resumes and job applications). But, LinkedIn is not a set-it-and-forget-it magic carpet ride to a new job. For an effective LinkedIn experience, you'll need to spend time developing your Profile, building your Connections, and actively participating on LinkedIn as Online Job Search Expert Susan Joyce explains in this article.
Landing a job with a startup can be easy, but it can also be high
risk. Researching a startup is a bit more challenging than researching an established company. Company Research Expert Debra Wheatman shows how, with good research, you can reduce your risk of being left with stock options worth less than the paper on which they are printed. If this is the next big thing, then you will need your research results to help you edge out the competition to book the interview.
