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Is LinkedIn really helpful to find jobs?

Asked by Maxence , Last updated: Jan 26, 2024

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E.Evelyn

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Answered Jan 05, 2021

A lot of people feel that they are having trouble right now because they do not have the right job. This is definitely the social network that you need if you would like to seek jobs. There are a lot of recruiters right now who would look at social media in order to find the right people.

LinkedIn will allow you to place your resume so that they will already know your experience and what you are currently working on. You will also be alerted by LinkedIn whenever there are some job openings that would seem to fit your job. A lot of companies use LinkedIn the most when they are searching for the right people to hire.

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L. Laurel

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L. Laurel, Assistant Manager, MBA (Marketing), California

Answered Jan 05, 2021

Yes, LinkedIn has proven to be very helpful to find jobs. LinkedIn gives every individual the opportunity to show case their skills and talents. With no doubts, LinkedIn is the best social network for job seekers. It makes it easy for you to make networks and to connect with your target companies. LinkedIn helps you understand the career path and the hiring process of your target companies.

LinkedIn also helps you gather referrals. It is an easy way to reconnect with former colleagues who you no longer work with but their referral to improve your chances of finding jobs.

Many companies use LinkedIn as a job posting tool so if you have made interactions with the target companies, you stand a chance of getting an interview with the said company.

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C. Perez

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C. Perez, Writer, Writer, Cleveland

Answered Jan 04, 2021

The correct answer to this question is yes. LinkedIn is one of the leading platforms that people use to find jobs. It differs from other job seeking websites because it is actually a social media platform where people can make connections to those in similar job fields. People on LinkedIn can have direct relations with one another and have a direct way to contact recruiters.

Along with that, LinkedIn provides a number of resources that both job seekers and recruiters can use to help build their profiles and their professional careers. This includes courses in leadership and in resume building.

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Noah

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Noah , Chauffer, LA

Answered Dec 30, 2020

The truth is LinkedIn is really a better platform to find jobs, at least it has helped thousands of people to get their dream jobs. It is true that you can create a profile on LinkedIn for people and hiring companies to see. It is also true that you can receive offers from different employers at a time. However, to achieve this, you need more than creating a profile on LinkedIn. To get your desired results, you must know how to use LinkedIn to rebrand yourself into someone people will also want to hire whenever they click your profile. This starts with knowing what employers are looking for. It will also help you structure your profile to attract the right set of employers. Many don't know that knowing what keywords to use when creating their LinkedIn profile is an important step towards getting their dream jobs. However, if you can follow some of these tips, you will also consider LinkedIn a better platform to find jobs.
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Maxence

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Maxence , Writer, Vienna

Answered Dec 30, 2020

LinkedIn is quite helpful for finding jobs. There is often a lot of movement on LinkedIn, as it has become so popular. It gives you a direct connection with the Human Resource Professional who is searching for new candidates. It helps you to upload your resume and procure the job you want. You can adapt your profile to catch the eye of job recruiters and put you on the path to employment. Recruiter’s and employers both use LinkedIn to find eligible candidates for employment. LinkedIn is also an established website, as it has been around since 2003. It has a standing for being the most ideal and productive way to participate in a professional networking social media platform.
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