How To Automate Your Job Search On LinkedIn

How To Automate Your Job Search On LinkedIn Yes, their stock price crashed by 40%, but LinkedIn still remains the most popular professional networking site.  Of all the global professional networking sites, it  is also the largest, with over 238 million users in over 200 countries and territories around the world. Its no surprise that LinkedIns most important revenue stream comes from Talent Solutions, used by companies to recruit employees, growing 45% to $535million.  Thats a lot of hiring companies.  But at the same time, you have to compete with a large number of users.  Not forgetting the number of outstanding Netflix series you have not started on. Job search really is such a chore! Automating Your Job Search Process Luckily for you, this article is going to teach you how to automate your job search on LinkedIn, so at the end of it, you will  get more profile views, which could  lead to (more) calls from headhunters. Rather than discussing  LinkedIn profile optimization, this article is just going to focus on automating your outreach on LinkedIn. Lets get started: 1) Craft a magnetic tagline Or professional headline as LinkedIn would call it. The headline is the part that comes right after your name. You probably have one that states your current job title and company such as this: Design Engineer at HP Customer Service Director at Apple According to MyMarketbility, there are two parts to a compelling LinkedIn  headline: the keywords, and the value proposition.  Keywords would be what recruiters would search for; the value proposition is what drives them to read more. So you might put down  Personal branding (keywords) strategist providing business leaders with techniques to maximize their brand value for career success (value proposition). In marketing terms, this is called a click bait. To make sure yours is good enough,  search for your competition on LinkedIn. Run through what they listed down on their professional headline and ensure that you have the best. 2) Have a Call-To-Action Right after the headhunters click into your profile, they would be scanning through before deciding if they should pick up their heavy mobile phone and give you a call.  And according to The Ladders, they do it in 6 seconds.  That might be an experiment  based on resumes, but I bet my money it is more or less the same for LinkedIn profiles, which are even more accessible. Your summary and experience must contain  bite-sized content that would entice the reader to extend their 6 seconds stop-watch. Your summary should resemble an elevator pitch or the answer to Tell me more about yourself.  The key difference is the Call-To-Action at the bottom. That is crucial to let the world know you welcome connections and contacts. 3) Automate forget Unless you have a highly optimized profile, you might land on page 10 of any search results.  That isnt going to get you many views from headhunters. So while you work on optimizing your profiles to improve inbound traffic, you need to put the foot on the pedal on outbound.  And this is where the automation part comes into play with Auto-Pilot for LinkedIn.  This  Chrome extension can be  used  when you use the  LinkedIn Advanced Search page and what it does is it automatically visits the profiles that you have searched.  In the trial version, you could visit up to 400 profiles automatically. The rationale is that active LinkedIn users (the headhunters) would see your visits as an alert. And they would click your profile to view yours. That obviously isnt going to happen on every visit but if you are visiting 400 profiles a day and 2,800 a week, I would say the probability would get much higher than before. My profiles view has more than doubled since I started on this tool. And did I mention the outbound views are automatic? Visiting profiles is a passive approach, which works better than chasing after the headhunters. It also makes for easier salary negotiation when it is them who come to you, and not the other way round. Now, where did I stop at Netflix? [Image Credit: Shutterstock]

Free Resume Writing Services - Why You Should Hire an Agency

Free Resume Writing Services - Why You Should Hire an AgencyAs the economy takes a turn for the worse, one of the most sought after jobs these days is that of resume writing services. And if you happen to be looking for an employment agency that can help you make a career change, then here are a few tips that you can follow: Do not hire a company that provides these services without asking for a written resume from you. It is good to know that there are hundreds of such companies in existence, so you will be able to choose the best one among them. But before you actually sign the contract with a particular service provider, make sure that you ask for the necessary documents from them.Professional resume writers are usually paid based on the number of resumes they produce. In other words, the amount you pay for their services would be a percentage of the income they generate from them. You should always insist on paying on time and in full when hiring one.Many of these agencies claim to help you a lot while putting together your resume. They are promising to create a winning resume for you at a reasonable cost. There are still other agencies that provide you with a more affordable option. However, it is better that you spend a little extra to avail of their services.In addition, do not forget to take professional advice when it comes to creating a resume. You may be unable to do it on your own. To avoid any possible trouble in the future, you should ask for help from experienced resume writers. The best agencies to consult are those that specialize in helping people prepare and edit resumes.Do-it-yourself way of creating resumes may also not be effective. If you are unable to come up with a strong and compelling one, it is better that you hire a professional to do it for you. Some of the factors that may affect the effectiveness of your resume include a grammar and spelling error, spelling and punctuation errors, and misspelled names.In case of trying to apply f or jobs for which you have no experience, one thing you need to remember is to provide accurate information. These may be sometimes considered as weaknesses by some employers. If you want to stand out from the rest, then you need to make sure that your resume is well written and accurate.Lastly, make sure that your resume is formatted properly and that there are no spelling or grammatical errors. You need to have a clear, straight writing style to write an effective resume. There is no doubt that people who use resume writing services often suffer from grammar and spelling errors. If you have little experience in this field, it is always best to ask help from a professional.Resume writing services are a convenient alternative to the regular hiring of skilled professionals to do your job. There are many agencies who offer a wide range of various resume writing services at reasonable prices.

Yes, Im a Recruiter... and No, I Cant Find You a Job

Yes, I’m a Recruiter... and No, I Can’t Find You a Job I love my friends; they are good people. However I am beginning to believe that I need to avoid talking about what I do as a profession. When you are in the recruiting industry, the people you socialize with believe you have this unlimited number of jobs for the taking. Almost like you have a job tree in your back yard with a plethora of jobs to pick from. There is a specific truth that is very self-evident in the recruiting industry, that candidates need to be aware of: Recruiters are  loyal to those that pay their bills. It may be blunt, but it is true. Whether you are an external or corporate recruiter, your success (and paycheck) is judged on how well you fill your openings. Success in recruiting is not judged on how well you find jobs for your friends or family. What I mean by this is I have to find a candidate for my opening; I cannot be your personal job agent. When it comes to finding a job through a recruiter, you have to be strategic about it. You should look at recruiting the same way you would the medical profession. If you met an orthodontist at a party you wouldn’t ask them to look at a problem you are having with your foot; that’s not their specialty. If you know I specialize in software programming recruiting what makes you think I will have a number of admin jobs available? It’s not my specialty and I will not be of much good use to you. I am not writing this to discourage those who are friends with recruiters. If you know a recruiter in your life you must be strategic with that relationship. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Know what you want I can’t tell you the number of times a friend has told me they want out of their current job, only to not have a clear defined idea of the type of job they are looking for. How do you expect me to help you when you have no clue what you are looking for yourself? Would you expect a doctor to diagnose you without you telling them first what is wrong with you? Don’t ask a recruiter to find you a job, ask them for their network Any recruiter who has been in the industry for many years has probably built a solid network and you should be taking advantage of this. For example: a friend of mine was recently looking for a Human Resources role. I let them know I haven’t placed an HR professional since 2009, so I won’t be much of good use. However I have a connection who  specializes in hiring HR roles. So I introduced the two to each other. That is how you should be handling your recruiter relationships. “I know you may not be able to get me a job; however do you know someone who specializes in placing my skill sets?” This is a much more effective question than “I know you place software programmers, so do you have an HR job?” So the next time I tell you what I do for a living, please don’t hound me to find you a job. While I am a good-hearted person and want to help out, it doesn’t benefit anyone if our goals do not align.

Most In-Demand Jobs

Most In-Demand Jobs The team at BetterTeam.com has created an infographic about which jobs will be most in demand over the next year. Information Technology and Healthcare are red-hot, and entry level jobs (not always sexy, but providing abundant opportunities) are growing quickly in a variety of industries. The original post includes some great tools for exploring the careers and more data.

Finding Examples of Job Skills

Finding Examples of Job SkillsExamples of job skills are very important to anyone interested in a career in the workplace. Often, people never learn about these important attributes in a classroom setting or through personal training and development programs that are designed for those who don't have the time or money to do so. Luckily, there are several examples of job skills available online that can help you learn these attributes in the comfort of your own home.Learning specific skills is imperative to finding a career that will fulfill your dreams. Unfortunately, many people never learn what those important traits are that can help them find their dream careers. Fortunately, there are plenty of examples of job skills that can be found in books, videos, and even on the internet. It just takes a little time and some effort to learn these crucial skills.One of the most useful examples of job skills is writing. You can find dozens of online eBooks that focus on information and writi ng. A good example of this is A Beginner's Guide to Email Marketing. This book shows an individual what is involved in the entire process of email marketing, including how to use templates and styles for creating various types of email campaigns.Another example of learning specific skills is project management. If you want to know more about how to manage projects and get things done, then you need to understand the fundamentals of project management. One great resource for learning this skill is Project Monkey. This eBook focuses on a person's ability to manage and control projects and tasks.Speaking is another one of the most important skills to have. There are countless books and videos that will teach you the skills needed to become a good public speaker. The best resources for learning these important skills are those that focus on events and speaking. These types of resources often include videos and podcasts that give you insights into the world of speaking.The only way to tr uly master a certain skill is to put in the time and work required to develop it. There are plenty of resources available to individuals to learn the skills necessary to do so. One of the best ways to learn these types of skills is through online tutorials. This allows you to save time by having everything delivered right to your computer screen.There are several different skills that a person should be able to develop on their own. When you choose to purchase something online that will teach you about these skills, be sure to look for a program that is flexible enough to meet your schedule and requirements. This way, you can continue to learn the skills while avoiding the problems that often occur when you study on your own.Learning new skills is not always easy, but it is something that should be considered by everyone interested in a career in the workplace. It is well worth it to spend the time and money to learn these types of skills on your own. In fact, you might find that sp ending just a little bit of time on the internet will pay off in the long run.

LinkedIn Helps You Find the Right Twitter People to Follow - Executive Career Brandâ„¢

Helps You Find the Right Twitter People to Follow Are you like  many of my c-level and senior executive clients â€" a Twitter noobie, or thinking of diving in, and having a hard time figuring out who to follow? You know that the more quality people you follow, the more value youre likely to derive from Twitter. But how and where to find them? Here comes with one solution to your dilemma. Theyve just rolled out a huge improvement to their Tweets application, which launched last November. Now you can easily find and monitor your connections on and Twitter. In his May 25th post on the blog, Adam Nash (@adamnash on Twitter) described the features: Once you’ve installed the Tweets application, you can easily access it from anywhere on using the More… menu at the top of the website. The Overview tab has been updated with an improved design to help you easily find everyone you currently follow on Twitter, view their Twitter feed, and tweet from your own account. A new module, Connections to Follow, has been added to recommend new people for you to follow, based on your connections. A new tab has been added to Tweets called Connections. On that page, you can see all of your connections who have added Twitter accounts to their profiles. Simple navigation is provided to make it easy to see who you are and aren’t following on Twitter. One of the most useful features of the new Tweets application is the ability to save your connections as a dynamic Twitter list. Still on the fence and leery about joining the Twitter phenomenon? See my post, Twitter Turbocharges Executive Job Search and Personal Brand Visibility. Related posts: 14 Reasons I Won’t Follow You On Twitter [Revisited] Give Twitter 15 Minutes a Day, Land Your Next Executive Job Stalled Executive Job Search? Get Busy on and Twitter Twitter Personal Branding Strategy â€" The Beauty of a Re-Tweet 00 0

Breakdown, Breakthrough - Kathy Caprino

Breakdown, Breakthrough In working on my book intensively these past few months, Ive been acutely aware of something surprising. As many of you know, Im writing about the typical crises professional women face today (12 crises of disempowerment, to be exact), and Im realizing that: 1) Ive experienced all of these crises, some at the same time, and several of them more than onceand:2) Im in the middle of a few of them right now! This realization made me stop in my tracks this week, and ask myself How well can I help others if Im still going through some of these very difficult dilemmas, and havent resolved them fully? As I asked these questions, I had a bit of a breakdown not a clinical breakdown, but a deep realization that there are several key aspects of my working life that still arent at all where I want them to be. This led to an urge to break down these problem areas to their core elements, their essential nature, and understand whats truly going on at the most fundamental levels. In breaking down to the basic elements whats not successful or positive in my life, I somehow had a breakthrough I allowed myself to fully feel the pain of what isnt working and see clearly how my blocks are negatively impacting my life. Doing this hard inner work allowed me to gain acceptance of the pain, and by doing so, I could release it. In essence, I broke through. Not completely, not in all areas, but in a way that allowed movement beautiful, powerful movement, that carried me safely past my blind spots to the other side, this time. To help us all understand more about the process of breakdown to breakthrough, Id love to hear from you about your particular life experiences: 1) When has breakdown led to breakthrough in your life?2) What has needed to happen in your life for the breakthrough to occur?3) What areas continue to challenge you the most? Where are you hoping for a breakthrough to happen? Im very grateful for your insights and thoughts. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a time of great movement and release. All best,Kathy

How to negotiate a relocation -

How to negotiate a relocation - Are you thinking about relocating for a job? It isnt always easy, and you might assume youll have to pay for your own relocation expenses. In fact, many companies will assist new employees with relocation packages. If youre flexible and do your research, its possible to tap into job markets outside of your area. Atlas Van Lines 45th Annual Corporate Relocation Survey provides useful data that job seekers should consider regarding relocation. For example: Sixty-five percent of firms surveyed offer relocated employees full reimbursement. More than 25 percent of firm respondents expect international relocation volumes to increase this year and 55 percent expect levels to remain similar to 2011. Internationally, Asia ranks as the most-frequent relocation destination (at 41 percent). Eighty-seven percent of firms have a formal relocation policy. More than half (52 percent) of all relocations last year were new hires. Employees age 36 to 40 remained the most frequently relocated salaried employees, and the majority of relocated salaried employees are male. Female employees account for only 20 percent of relocated salaried employees on average. Seventy-two percent of firm respondents give employees two weeks or less to accept an offer to relocate. More than 50 percent of companies reimburse or pay to pack all items, move an automobile, move exercise equipment, move a second automobile, and unpack all items. For homeowners, more than half of firms offer the following to transferees or new hires: temporary housing allowance, home-finding trips, storage, reimburse or pay for home sale costs, reimbursement or pay for home purchase costs, and home marketing assistance. For renters, more than half of firms offer the following to transferees or new hires: temporary housing allowance, reimbursement or pay for lease cancellation, home-finding trips, and storage. Are you thinking you may want to jump on the bandwagon (or the moving van)? I spoke to EDC Moving Systems Relocation Consultant and Atlas Van Lines Affiliate Andrew Bridges at last months Society for Human Resource Management National Conference Read the rest on my U.S. News World Report column