Networking – The Back Door Strategy to Land A Job On LinkedIn
One of the greatest enemy of success in this jet age to millennia is patience. Ability to sit, think thoroughly before acting. you will find this 2 strategies as very simple, but here are facts you should bear in mind and first work on.
- Strategy always wins.
- Develop a Career Road-map Strategy: list out your skills and strengths,
- develop a vision for your career: where do you want to work and why?
- does it align with your values?
- Set the ball rolling: develop yourself as your life depends on it (cause it does),
- get a mentor, get a coach.
- Be intentional about your network: attend valuable events,
- sign up for opportunities like YALI, Volunteer your skills.
At the end of all these and more, you would be a job magnet to companies.
Be Persistent, engage, learn, do your homework and it is likely to pay dividends.
Many people like to shadow box all in the name of job search, these ones will still complain of not being able to get a job but neglecting the important ingredient ‘strategy’ every venture needs strategy, get the right strategy if you don’t know how to go about it, like I said earlier, Be Persistent, engage, learn, do your homework and it is likely to pay dividends.
Keep putting it out there. and have in mind patience is the most demanding virtue at stake
Stay focused and know what you can deal with, Stop giving the response – “any job sir”. What do you qualify to do, what are you best at, Respond smartly. Say You’re a fresh graduate of Mass communication and the question is what job do you want. Go straight to the point, I can work as ‘abc’ for your company and i can also do well with ‘ijk’ banking on the experience i had during my this or that(quote your experience)
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Networking/engaging is very important. One thing however I would add is to keep your profile updated. Recruiters do look at your profile and reach out to you if it matches what they’re looking for (this is how a friend ended up moving to Luxembourg to work for Amazon. A recruiter saw his profile on LinkedIn, He did not approach them!)
it’s about strategic relationship building and being a giver. Shooting buckshot everywhere, the spray and pray method, doesn’t work recently. Also, go for warm leads with people you know or have built rapport with. Asking strangers to recommend you to their network for jobs will largely go unanswered because they can’t vouch for you.
Job Search is not gambling.
Stop looking for a job on linkedln like a gambler.
Yes, people often make that mistake, sending numerous messages to recruiters and connecting with only CEOs.
Applying for everything applicable irrespective of the role, job description and the paycheck. wasting time, energy and resources. directly or indirectly draining emotionally.
looking for a job is strategic. You can’t apply for everything because your job determines 80% of what you’ll become in future.
Your job may not be your life. But it designs it and defines you either way.
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Here are the 2 easy strategies to find a job on linkedin
1. Network with people
Let’s say I know Grace and I’m interested in working at PZ, I will connect with her, engage her posts and contribute.
I will send her a message like, ”hello Grace! I’m a fan of your contents and it’s amazing how you contribute to this platform. I’m honored to be connected.”
She will definitely appreciate my words and respond and if she doesn’t, try a few more times or look for another person at PZ.
Let’s say, Aisha, a brilliant communication expert, you can apply same approach.
Trust me, one of them will respond. Do you see how strategic it is?
Yes, It takes time. Be patient.
2. Connect and simply ask for it
Another way, is just to be direct with the person ( of course after following the above rule ) that you are looking for a job or willing to work for xyz company or the person. It should be strategic but the process shouldn’t be long enough. I have seen people missing out on hot opportunities by being extra strategic. If you need a job, you need it. Go out, connect with the right people and simply ask for it. There are always bitter sweet experiences, but consistency in building connections is the key.
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Here is Brigette Hyacinth’s advice to job seekers hoping to get a job on Linkedin:
Dear Jobseekers, I have reviewed many LinkedIn profiles. Here are the top 7 MISTAKES. Recruiters are busy and they rely heavily on search. Make it easy for them to find you by including:
1. A professional head shot photo.
2. Your expertise in your professional headline, eg. Business Analyst, Event Manager. Do not put UNEMPLOYED.
3. Relevant Keywords for your profession in your Summary.
4. Add your resume including email, but exclude all personal info. as phone, address.
5. Make sure your LinkedIn Profile and summary matches the information on your CV/Resume.
6. Update the Skills section.
7. Set your profile to public, visible to everyone.
Finally, Stay positive and continue to spread positive energy on LinkedIn. Recruiters and hiring managers will notice you. You will get a good job soon because of your great attitude, unique experience, and talents! Keep going. Your time will come.
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Whether it’s a Job on Linkedin or otherwise. Your time will come,