Played Right, LinkedIn Is Useful Tool for Job Search, Networking

 On Reddit Career Guidance, there is the usual discussion if LinkedIn is overrated or even professionally useful. Here you can scroll through.

Essentially, it remains useful for two purposes. 

One is job search. Recruiters go there. In addition, LinkedIn sends to your email openings which might be a fit. If you present yourself well in your Profile section you will get attention. In a sense the Profile is a living resume, along with the graphics touch of a photo. Posters document that they have received  job offers via LinkedIn.

The other is networking. That territory is broad. You can keep up with established contacts. It is possible to make new ones simply by sending an invite from them to be part of your network. You can also follow them and make thoughtful comments on their postings. Jobs and contract assignments can come through these contacts. 

Of course, LinkedIn can be annoying. Its Updates section has defaulted into a kind of personal network for professionals. Those personal posts usually are types of oversharing, along with a supposed inspiration tacked on. 

In coaching I recommend to clients to continue to update their Profile. That's where the action can happen. 

Data or the gut for your careers and communications? Both of course. Complimentary consultation with intuitive coach, content-creator, and Tarot reader Jane Genova (text 203-468-8579, janegenova374@gmail.com).


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