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Is LinkedIn an effective medium to find a good job?

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E.Evelyn

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Answered Jan 05, 2021

There are a lot of people who are having trouble seeking new jobs and they would like to try everything. One of the mediums that people use is LinkedIn. The funny thing is that LinkedIn used to be just one of the usual social media websites that people will use to connect with people. Over the past years, it has become a social media website that people have used in order to connect with people from different companies.

People would be placing their job titles there, their work experience, and so much more. Finding jobs through LinkedIn is possible especially since the website will inform you if there are people who are looking at your profile. They would also alert you if there are some jobs that may fit your skills and capabilities.

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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. Though LinkedIn is changing to evolve with the times and competition of other social media platforms, it is still effective in finding a job. It has over 670 million users who use the platform to connect with one another. Many job leaders still prefer the professional social media platform, as opposed to finding job recruiters through Instagram or Twitter.

Along with that, LinkedIn offers its users a number of resources to help users increase their engagement and profile clicks. It also helps leaders be the best leader that they can be to keep longer employees.

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Ben

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Ben , Professional Gamer, Styria

Answered Dec 30, 2020

Yes, LinkedIn is an effective medium to find a good job. LinkedIn is more or less a social media, and this allows you to get connected with so many people with your profile. You are 10 times more likely to get your dream job with your LinkedIn profile than what your conventional resume will get you. You need to have a decent CV so that relevant hiring agencies can locate you. One of the mistakes that people make when building their profiles is that they don't always include the right thing. LinkedIn is indeed a better platform to get good jobs, but you must make every effort to ensure that your profile stands out. The reason is that you are competing with millions of people who are also looking for good jobs. When building your profile, use the right keywords to enable hiring managers to locate your profile easily.
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Brendan

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Brendan , Analyst, NY

Answered Dec 30, 2020

LinkedIn is the best social network for people who are looking to find solid employment. Ninety-two percent of recruiters use societal media in their work now, and LinkedIn is primarily the site to operate. It is a great way to make connections that may be helpful in your career. Employers tend to take a shine to those who empower themselves through their profile and, in a way, advertise themselves to job recruiters. On this site, you can create a profile that looks professional and polished. It is also helpful when you give a current profile and a current resume. It is important to keep yourself up to date and ready.
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