Brief presentation on how to utilize LinkedIn to search for and secure a job

1. LinkedIn: An Overview of Key Features for Job Search Brian Loveland Presby Job Seekers Group February 8, 2010

2. Objectives: How companies use LinkedIn to find candidates How to job seekers use LinkedIn to search for a Job Answer questions

4. What motivates you?

5. Can you do the job?HELP YOU GET AND PREPARE FOR THE INTERVIEW

7. Get to know the candidate – see them, personalize them

8. Determine if they are a team player

9. See any additional accomplishments

11. Summary

12. Job Descriptions

15. Conferences

16. Training

17. Books

18. Resources you feel are valuable

19. Blog Updates

22. Business Cards

24. Google Search – site: linkedin “hp”

25. Use LinkedIn to find current employees – informational interviews

26. Former Employees

27. Contact them via InMail or request an introduction via a mutual contact

28. Research the hiring manager and interview team members