If you’re new to the job market, you probably have challenges that are a little different from other candidates:  you probably have a small network to access, you have only limited job experience, and you’re still learning the job-hunting ropes.  Here are a few job-hunting tips that will help you get on the right road to success:

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A Job Candidate’s Situation:

A recuiter called a medical sales candidate about a job, gave him the name of the company and the manager, said that he had submitted his resume for consideration, and had the phone interview set up. Then, the recruiter called back to tell him that the phone interview wasn’t going to happen, that the interview was on hold, and that he’d be in touch. After more than a week with no phone call, the candidate called me for help.

A Sales Recruiter’s Advice:

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What LinkedIn Sales Group should you join?

Ours!!!

Sales Café: Sales Rep Careers

This group is all about the sales representative. We will provide cutting edge tips, tools and information about the sales rep and how they can take their career to the next level. Our topics will include training, tools, jobs, interviews, career management, and more.

Here’s the link:

http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/2416658/

I look forward to connecting with you there!

I’ve talked a lot lately about LinkedIn profiles…it’s so important that you be on LinkedIn, have an attractive, professional profile, and present yourself well. Your LinkedIn profile is going to be the first impression of you for countless people (maybe your next job lead!) in your industry. If you’ve taken the time to create a profile, join the right groups, and make the right connections to boost your career, don’t drop the ball on your LinkedIn photo. In this video, I’ll tell you what you need to keep in mind for a great LinkedIn profile photo:

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Obviously, the answer to this simple question is a resounding “Yes!”  After all, careers represent achievement and financial security.  Giving up an hour of your time is an insignificant sacrifice considering the benefits that it can provide.  The next question:  How should you utilize that hour in order to maximize your results?

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One of the best aspects of LinkedIn is that it allows people to connect with other professionals in specific areas of interest, no matter what your field.  LinkedIn Groups are a place for communities to form based on a common experience, goal, or any other characteristic. The idea is to provide a venue where collaboration and support can be encouraged.

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What is LinkedIn?

LinkedIn is a social networking site for professionals in the business world.  It allows people to interact with other professionals in their industry and maintain a profile that contains career-oriented information. Other job databases and networking sites can be expensive or hard to navigate. LinkedIn is free for most and very specific to the business world.  This is the place to toot your own horn about your skills, abilities, and career goals.

Why it is so valuable?

As of October 15, 2009, LinkedIn hit a new milestone with over 50 million professionals now a part of this ever-growing database (as reported by the CEO of the company). This large number should get your attention.  80% of employers and recruiters use this database to prospect for new candidates because it is perhaps the easiest and most cost-effective tool employers and recruiters have ever had available to them.  There is a strong chance that your next employer, recruiter, client, or business partner is already on LinkedIn.  So all you have to do is leverage LinkedIn to begin that relationship.

How does it work?

LinkedIn provides a profile format that the job seeker completes. The profile details past employment, interests, specialty skills and experiences and allows you to include a profile photo.  [Tip: Be sure to use a professional (business-appropriate) headshot photo for this, although it doesn’t have to taken by a professional photographer.] Your profile can provide an employer or recruiter with a wealth of information before they ever speak to you.  You can even reach out to those you have worked with in the past to get a recommendation about the quality of your work that will be displayed on your profile. These testimonials reinforce the details that are listed as well as help build trust about your work ethic—making them one of the most powerful aspects of your LinkedIn profile.  One of the most valuable features of LinkedIn is its ability to show these recommendations, which allows hiring managers and human resources as well as recruiters to see if a potential employee is worth hiring.  [Tip: You get to choose what recommendations you show on your profile.  If the ones you have aren’t strong enough or persuasive enough about you as a great employee, don’t use them.] 

What can it do for me?

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There are plenty of people who think that a LinkedIn account replaces traditional methods of job-hunting.  While this might work for a few, this is not really the concept that propels the existence of this professional networking site.  The purpose of LinkedIn is to provide a means of connecting with other people in the context of career opportunities…that’s why there are groups to join, Q&A sections, and testimonials, no matter what industry you’re in.

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As any job-seeker can attest, finding a good job in today’s business climate can be quite challenging. The good news is that it is not an impossible task. There are some tools that people can use in order to increase their chances of landing a great career opportunity.

One of these tools is LinkedIn, a professional networking site that connects individuals to a wealth of career resources. It can refer you to people or companies that are looking to hire someone new.  In order to maximize the power of LinkedIn, your profile must be well-constructed.  What makes for a great profile?

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What a difference a space makes. LinkedIn is vastly different from Linked In, which implies that it is something that you just plug into.  That’s definitely not what LinkedIn is all about.  Instead, this particular site is a powerful networking tool that allows people to get in touch with other professionals from around the world.  It necessitates a proactive stance rather than a passive one.

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