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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?
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?
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. On LinkedIn, it is more apt to say that a picture is worth a thousand views.
You may have have heard that networking is one of the keys to job search success. Yet some people are hesitant to use their network of contacts for fear, among other reasons, that the connection will be bothered by any request for help. This is where having a strategy that makes it easier for your connections to introduce you to others can bring more success.
