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Job seekers want their job search to be as short and cost-efficient as possible. Therefore, many wonder whether the added benefits are worth the cost. It can be a confusing and overwhelming decision, especially for those still determining what they stand to gain from the service and whether they will get value for their money.
LinkedIn rolls out many new features throughout the year. Yet, because communication about them is not easily found, it is very easy to miss them or stumble on something and say to yourself, “is that new?”
For job seekers, some great new tools were introduced in 2022 that may help you as you seek work. Here are some of the best new LinkedIn features for job seekers to use.
A well-written and exciting LinkedIn profile may result in getting contacted for roles of interest by a recruiter, a hiring manager wanting to bring you in for an interview, or a connection letting you know about an opportunity that is right for you. Wouldn’t you like that?
Be strategic when it comes to LinkedIn. Understanding how to use LinkedIn to your benefit can have a big payoff. According to Richard van der Blom, having a strong profile can result in 30-40% more reach and a higher ranking in search results. Who wouldn’t want that?
LinkedIn has 774 million users. That is a lot. But it is small compared to the 2.89 billion users on Facebook or the 1.86 billion users of YouTube. Many people do not think of LinkedIn when they think of social media powerhouses. But you really should think again, especially if you are interested in advancing your career. LinkedIn is powerful for building connections and learning about your profession or industry.
Many people don't know where they should focus their efforts on LinkedIn. Should they post content? Connect with others? Or should they start commenting on peoples' posts? All of these are important. But before you do any of this, I believe your priority should be to get your profile completed with impactful information.
But there is a "right" and "wrong" way to be on LinkedIn. Are you committing any of these LinkedIn "don'ts" that may be hindering your job search?
So if you do not want to have a social media presence and just want to apply online, your lack of social media presence will probably not be held against you. Remember, though, that a lack of social media presence will make it harder for people to find you.
Career Path Insights helps LinkedIn users to map their current skills to potential jobs. This is a great tool to help those who want to make a career pivot or move up within their profession.
