Job Seeker Tips

How to optimize your LinkedIn profile for recruitment purposes

• Optimize Profile Picture: Use a professional, well-lit headshot on LinkedIn to create a positive first impression for recruiters.
• Maintain an Updated CV: Regularly revise your CV, ensuring contact details are accurate and recent skills and achievements are included.
• Showcase Professional Engagement: Highlight relevant workplace events (expos, training) on your profile to demonstrate active industry involvement.
• Expand Your LinkedIn Network: Include your email for broader connections and actively network to uncover leads and opportunities.
• Curate Relevant Skills: List current and target role-related skills concisely to demonstrate your capabilities.
• Strategically Follow Influencers: Engage with inspirational and industry-relevant influencers for insights and potential connections. 

How to maximize your online job search

• Overcome Job Search Frustration: Many find online job searches daunting and give up quickly due to unclear search terms and a time-consuming process.
• Expand Search Radius: Consider broadening your search area, as positions further away may offer better compensation and benefits, with potential solutions for commute challenges.
• Enhance Skills: Invest in online courses to acquire new skills, demonstrate initiative, and increase your marketability to potential employers.
• Optimize Social Media Presence: Maintain a professional online profile, as recruiters often use social media for candidate screening; ensure current contact information.
• Diversify Search Keywords and Utilize Recruiters: Use a wider range of search terms, including synonyms, to uncover more opportunities, and consider leveraging recruitment agencies to streamline the job search.