LinkedIn is a social network that, unlike sites like Instagram and Facebook, is focused on facilitating connections between professionals. Here, the user makes networking, not friendships. So it’s worth adding people you’ve worked with, co-workers, and professionals you’d like to work with.
The platform, it is worth complementing, not only connects professionals with each other, but creates a bridge with companies — which use the platform to hire new employees. There are still features and subscription services offered for those looking for a more complete experience.
In addition to the candidate’s point of view, the platform also has recruitment tools and solutions aimed at HR and Hunter Manager. Now that you know the social network better, see how to use it.
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1. Download the LinkedIn app (Android l iOS l Web) or go to the platform website. On the home screen, click on the “Join LinkedIn” option. Enter an email or phone address and then a password of at least 6 characters. Now, enter your first and last name. Carry out security checks to proceed;
2. Now, you have to fill in some initial information. Enter your location and, on the next screen, provide some information about your most recent position. Then add a profile picture;
3. After that, answer if you are looking for a job. Select the “Sync Contacts” command and connect with listed LinkedIn members. Finally, follow some suggested interests to have a more complete Feed;
4. Now, click on the profile icon in the upper left corner and on “View Profile” (on the right is the “Settings” menu). To change the skin, tap on it. If you want to add interests and other sections to the page, use the commands below. Scroll the screen and see the registration pending. Slide the cards from the “Suggestions” section to the side and solve them one by one;
5. With the pending issues resolved, go to the “Experiences” section and click on the “+” to complete your CV. Fill in all the fields and click on “Save”. Now, go to the “Networks” tab. Use the “Manage my network” and “Invitations” feature or explore LinkedIn suggestions;
6. At the bottom of the screen, click on “Publish” to make a post. Below the profile name, adjust the privacy of the post and use the listed features to make it more interesting. Under “Jobs”, explore positions that are currently open. LinkedIn even has a chat, and to access it, tap on the dialogue bubble at the top of the page.
“LinkedIn connected professionals, allowed them to get to know each other even from a distance, and with that moved the job market that saw in this social network an opportunity for recruitment, dissemination and content generation”, says the specialist and Top Voice from LinkedIn, Cristiano Santos.
To start off on the right foot, add as much information as you can. This will make your profile more attractive to the algorithm and recruiters. Also, stay active on the social network. Otherwise, recruiters will only find your profile when they search for a keyword that is in it.
“Through the generation of content, creation of posts, articles, or even interaction in the posts of connections and friends on LinkedIn, you can get the attention of other users, gain visibility on the network, and with that also create authority within the topic you are interested in. dominates”, explains Cristiano Santos.
LinkedIn, it is worth noting, is useful not only for professionals. According to the specialist, in addition to advanced recruitment resources, the social network allows you to view the engagement of candidates, check their digital reputation and their networking.
